Author: Mike

  • Salad with Lemon, Olive Oil, and Parmigiano Reggiano

    Salad with Lemon, Olive Oil, and Parmigiano Reggiano

    Ingredients 5 ounces (or 5 generous handfuls) salad 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, from one lemon 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, best quality such as Lucini ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Big hunk Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place the arugula…

  • 7 Layer Dip

    7 Layer Dip

    Ingredients Preparation Source: Once Upon a Chef – 7 Layer Dip

  • Sweet and Sour Shrimp With Broccoli
  • Corn and Zucchini Saute

    Corn and Zucchini Saute

    Corn and Zucchini Saute Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped scallions 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 2 cups corn (from about 4 ears) 2 medium zucchini (1 lb total), quartered lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup chopped fresh…

  • Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Lemon Caper Sauce

    Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Lemon Caper Sauce

    Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Lemon Caper Sauce Ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons minced red onion 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon drained capers, chopped 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 1 1/2-pound skinless salmon fillet (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches thick) 1 pound asparagus,…

  • Spicy Sauteed Tilapia with Olive and Cherry Tomatoes

    Spicy Sauteed Tilapia with Olive and Cherry Tomatoes

    Spicy Sauteed Fish with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 2 pounds tilapia, red snapper, or orange roughy fillets 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, chopped 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium sized…

  • Tilapia with Balsamic Butter Sauce, Thyme Mashed Potatoes and Sugar Snap Peas

    Tilapia with Balsamic Butter Sauce, Thyme Mashed Potatoes and Sugar Snap Peas

    Tilapia with Balsamic Butter Sauce, Thyme Mashed Potatoes and Sugar Snap Peas Ingredients Thyme mashed potatoes 3 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, quartered 4 1/2 tablespoons butter, room temperature 6 tablespoons (or more) warm whipping cream 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme Balsamic butter sauce 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced…

  • Garlic Shrimp and White Beans

    Garlic Shrimp and White Beans

    Garlic Shrimp and White Beans Ingredients 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3 garlic cloves, minced, divided 2 dried chiles de árbol 1 bay leaf, preferably fresh 1 1/4 cups chopped tomato (about 8 ounces) Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 15-ounce cans white beans (such as cannellini), rinsed, drained 1 cup…

  • Baked Salmon with Lemon and Thyme

    Baked Salmon with Lemon and Thyme

    Baked Salmon With Lemon and Thyme For this easy recipe, you’ll begin by placing the fillets skin side down on a baking sheet lined with lightly oiled aluminum foil. Top the fish with a Mediterranean-inspired mixture of olive oil, lemon zest, and thyme. A baking time of about 15 minutes in a low oven (275°F) ensures…

  • Baked Salmon with Tarragon and Fennel Seed Butter

    Baked Salmon with Tarragon and Fennel Seed Butter

    Baked Salmon with Tarragon and Fennel Seed Butter Ingredients 6 Tbsp. (3/4 stick) butter 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon (or dried) 4 tsp. crushed fennel seeds 1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 6 6-7 oz. salmon fillets Preparation Stir butter, chopped tarragon, crushed fennel seeds, lemon peel and lemon juice in…