Posts for September 10th 2010

recipes

Berry Tempting: Berry Sangria

I've never met a sangria I didn't like, and this blushing variation with Rosé and raspberries is absolutely delightful.

I've never met a sangria I didn't like, and this blushing variation with Rosé and raspberries is absolutely delightful. It's the ideal sort of drink to enjoy with salty nibbles while watching a late Summer sunset. Some tips: Be sure to make in advance, as this will give the ingredients time to meld. Don't skip the creme de cassis; it really develops the flavor of the berries and Rosé. Ask your local wine shop owner for the driest Rosé, otherwise the sangria will end up too sweet. You'll love sipping this pretty pink concoction, so get the recipe after the jump.

sandwiches

Grilled Fish Sandwiches With Cabbage Slaw

From Everyday Food Grilled Fish Sandwiches With Cabbage SlawIngredients4 cups shredded green cabbage (from head cabbage) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon caraway seed Vegetable oil, for grilling 4 striped bass fillets (or other firm-fleshed fish, such as tuna, tilapia, or salmon), 4 to 6 ounces each 8 thick slices sandwich bread, such as brioche or country-style white Directions In a bowl, toss cabbage with 2 teaspoons salt; let stand 20 minutes.

From Everyday Food

Grilled Fish Sandwiches With Cabbage Slaw

Recipe for Grilled Fish Sandwiches With Cabbage Slaw 2010-09-10 15:59:29

Ingredients

4 cups shredded green cabbage (from head cabbage)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon caraway seed
Vegetable oil, for grilling
4 striped bass fillets (or other firm-fleshed fish, such as tuna, tilapia, or salmon), 4 to 6 ounces each
8 thick slices sandwich bread, such as brioche or country-style white

Directions

  1. In a bowl, toss cabbage with 2 teaspoons salt; let stand 20 minutes. Press between layers of paper towels to remove excess liquid. Toss cabbage in a clean bowl with celery, onion, mayonnaise, vinegar, and caraway seed and season with pepper.
  2. Heat grill to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grates. Pat fish dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper and brush with oil. Grill fish on one side until opaque at edges, 2 to 4 minutes. Using a thin spatula, flip fish and cook until opaque throughout, 1 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Clean and lightly oil hot grates; grill bread until lightly toasted, 5 to 10 seconds per side. Assemble sandwiches with fish and cabbage slaw.

Serves 4.

fast and easy

Striped Bass With Olive-Almond Relish

From Real Simple Striped Bass With Olive-Almond RelishIngredients1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/2 cup large pimiento-stuffed olives (about 12) 1/4 cup unsalted roasted almonds 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil 4 6-ounce pieces striped bass, cod, or halibut fillet Kosher salt and black pepper Directions In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, place the parsley, olives, almonds, lemon juice and zest, and 2 tablespoons of the oil.

From Real Simple

Striped Bass With Olive-Almond Relish

Fast & Easy Recipe for Striped Bass With Olive-Almond Relish 2010-09-10 15:58:16

Ingredients

1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup large pimiento-stuffed olives (about 12)
1/4 cup unsalted roasted almonds
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
4 6-ounce pieces striped bass, cod, or halibut fillet
Kosher salt and black pepper

Directions

  1. In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, place the parsley, olives, almonds, lemon juice and zest, and 2 tablespoons of the oil. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped, 3 to 4 times.
  2. Heat the remaining teaspoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the fish with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until golden brown and opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve with the olive relish.

Serves 4.

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 321, Fat 19g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 140mg, Protein 33g, Carbohydrate 5g, Sugar 1g, Fiber 2g, Iron 3mg, Calcium 71mg.

weekly recap

Do You Know What's Cooking This Week?

Welcome to the season that's officially known as Fall — although here in California, we're a bit behind, and it's Summer that is finally in the air.

Welcome to the season that's officially known as Fall — although here in California, we're a bit behind, and it's Summer that is finally in the air.

After recovering from the long weekend and a trip to Hawaii, we gushed over our most memorable meal so far this year and rang in the Jewish New Year.

Did you stick around to check out all of our goings-on this week? Here's to finding out!

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recipes

Homemade Buttermilk Ice Cream Is Unlike Anything Else

A long time ago, I was watching Martha Stewart, and she mentioned that her favorite ice cream was buttermilk flavored.

A long time ago, I was watching Martha Stewart, and she mentioned that her favorite ice cream was buttermilk flavored. For some reason, I've always remembered this, and when I purchased an ice cream maker, I was determined to make it. However, I got distracted by more glamorous flavors, strawberry, mint chip, vanilla bean, and only recently remembered my desire to try Martha's buttermilk ice cream.

Boy, does Martha know what she is talking about: this was one of the best ice creams I've ever tasted. It's creamy, but sorbet-like, tangy, and rich. One guest described it like frozen pound cake. Another simply could not stop mmm-ing. And me? I'm still dreaming of this lusciously wonderful ice cream. Although you need an ice cream maker, the recipe is shockingly easy. Learn it when you read more.

Link Time

Yummy Links: From Pickle Juice to Preppy Beach Parties

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Savory Sight: Fresh Pasta With Farmers Market Tomatoes

YumSugar Community member MandyWH recently shared this scrumptious Summer pasta photo in the Savory Sights group.

YumSugar Community member MandyWH recently shared this scrumptious Summer pasta photo in the Savory Sights group.

One of the best dinners I've had in a long time, courtesy of my husband: fresh, homemade fettuccine topped with early girl tomatoes from the farmers market, garlic, olive oil, fresh basil, and shaved parm. So simple, and so insanely good!

Do you have an image of something delicious that you recently made or enjoyed? If so, be sure to upload it in the Savory Sights group in our YumSugar Community!

Poll

Do You Ever Cook With Cornish Hens?

Two years ago today, I rang in the Jewish New Year with honey-glazed Cornish hens.

Two years ago today, I rang in the Jewish New Year with honey-glazed Cornish hens. Yet since then, I admit I haven't cooked with them at all. I have nothing against them, but they are harder to obtain and often pricier than chicken. How often do you cook with Cornish game?

dinner

Fast & Easy Dinner: Five-Spice Tilapia

Worried about a week's worth of overindulgence?


Worried about a week's worth of overindulgence? Then a light, healthy fish dinner may be just the ticket. Budget-friendly tilapia is versatile enough to be delicious in tostadas or soup, or even crusted and fried, but in this simple dish it takes center stage. A quick glaze of Chinese five-spice, soy sauce, and brown sugar gives it a flavorful kick. The added bonus? It can be made in 15 minutes!

Get the recipe when you keep reading.

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