Halibut

When planning the menu for your wedding, it's important to remember what time of year the ceremony will take place in. It's tempting to want to incorporate Spring's asparagus and strawberries into the menu, but Elena's wedding will take place in October, a time when neither asparagus or strawberries are in season.

Thus this menu features seasonal twists on classic, yet sophisticated dishes that highlight some of Sean and Elena's favorite foods. A mixture of meat and vegetarian appetizers will start off the evening. Since the couple is originally from Buffalo, NY, spicy buffalo wing bites are a must. Double mushroom pizza is a nice vegetarian alternative.

Elena loves beets, so a roasted beet and goat cheese salad makes a lovely first course. For the entrée, guests have a choice of halibut with Fall vegetables or steak with blue cheese potatoes. Both main dishes are decadent and delicious.

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Poaching is a delicious technique when applied to fish. Simmered lightly in dry white wine, this halibut is delicate, flaky, and flavorful. A drizzle of chive butter adds a rich finish. Paired with crisp green beans and boiled red potatoes, this makes a lovely balanced dinner. If you prefer to use another type of fish, choose a firm fleshed white fish like mahi-mahi or swordfish. For the recipe that would also make an elegant entertaining meal, read more

I was checking out the posts on TeamSugar when I came across haute77's post about her Halibut alla Fiorentina. I must admit, my jaw nearly hit the ground. This dish looks so delicious — her hubby takes great pics! — and sounds absolutely executable. According to haute, it's fun delicious and fast. To check out more tasty pics and find out which recipe she's using, read more

Using store-bought salad dressing as a quick fix marinade makes mid-week meals a snap. Tonight's fish is drowned in a bath of sundried tomato salad dressing before being rapidly steamed in a foil packet in the oven. The best thing about this meal — besides the fact that it comes together in minutes — is that no pots, pans, or plates are needed. If sundried tomato dressing doesn't sound appealing to you, don't fret, supermarkets are full of various dressings and vinaigrettes in every flavor imaginable. To check out a recipe that can be altered to your preferences, read more

Chowders are a wonderful meal for this time of year, as they make a lovely transition from summer to fall. Not all chowders take hours to make and this one with poached halibut and soft sweet potatoes can come together in just 30 minutes. It's not too heavy on the cream either — the recipe calls for only 1/4 cup — and if you don't have saffron threads substitute saffron powder. Make this for dinner tonight. Get the recipe, read more