I came home from a business trip Saturday night to find my guy having planned meals for every night this week. How great is that!!? For dinner last night, he prepared salmon on the grill with this really great glaze on it that was inspired by a recipe by Bobby Flay. He reserved some of [...]
Those of you who follow my blog have read about the tasting menu dinners I sometimes host at my home. This weekend, I decided to do a four-course fish and seafood tasting menu dinner for two featuring some fresh produce and herbs from my garden. Here are the dishes I served: Course #1: Yellow Tomato [...]
Need some inspiration for a romantic meal this Valentine’s Day (or any old day)? Thought I’d share some of the recipes I’ve made recently that have earned me rave reviews. 5 recipes to treat your Valentine to: Gnocchi with Butternut Squash and Bacon in Sage and Danish Blue Cheese Sauce Porcini Mushroom and Lobster Macaroni [...]
For those of you who’ve been fortunate enough to dine at Nobu: you’re welcome for this recipe! For those of you who haven’t: enjoy! Ingredients: ¾ cup Mirin ½ cup Sake 2 cups White miso paste 1 cup Sugar 4 Black cod fillets, ½ lb. each 4 Hajikami stalks Directions: Bring mirin and sake to [...]
4 Large grape leaves, fresh or in brine (if in brine, drain and rinse well) 2 Salmon filet, 8 oz each 2 Teaspoons, red wine vinegar 2 Tablespoons, vegetable oil 1 Teaspoon, lemon juice 2 Slices of lemon, cut in halves 1/2 Teaspoon, garlic salt Salt & pepper Non-waxed dental floss or thin kitchen twine [...]
Horseradish crust: 2 tbs. Butter ¾ tsp. Fresh thyme, chopped 1 tbs. Italian parsley, chopped 1 tbs. Dijon mustard 2 tbs. Horseradish, drained but not dry ½ cup plus 2 tbs. Bread crumbs Salmon fillets: ¼ cup olive oil 4, 7-ounce salmon fillets, skin removed Crust: Blend together butter, thyme, parsley, mustard and horseradish. Fold [...]
Mirin ¾ cup Sake ½ cup White miso paste 2 cups Sugar 1 cup Black cod fillets, ½ lb. each 4 Hajikami stalks 4 1. Heat mirin and sake to boil in saucepan over high heat; boil 20 seconds to evaporate alcohol. 2. Reduce heat and add miso paste. Stir, increase heat and add sugar, [...]
