Pearls of Wisdom
Another Africa hot day in lovely South Florida and I was craving a cold dinner. I’m sure Confucious said somewhere “When day hot, eat cold couscous.” Or something like that.
I found this recipe on a message board I frequent, but didn’t actually write it down, so its probably completely different than the original recipe. Whatever… its good, with a surprising mix of flavors and textures. I use only pearl couscous, as I prefer it to the regular tiny grained couscous, which always seems mushy to me. My grocery store usually has a dusty box or two of it on the top shelf near the rice and pastas. If you can’t find it in a regular grocery store, Whole Foods always carries it. We ate the couscous as a main dish, with delicious sunflower seed bread from The German Breadhaus, which has… hands down… the best German bread in South Florida.
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Dios Moi Fajitas!
Ahhhh…. fajitas… O’ how I love thee? Although many people down here in South Florida think I’m latino, I’m not… I’m a gringo… actually, I’m a Gringo/Japanese mixture… Perhaps I’m Gringonese? Either way, I love all things latin when it comes to food. I’m definitely living in the right place for great latino food.
Fajitas is a quick dinner, but one you have to plan for it. I make the marinade the night before, and let the steak and marinade mingle all night. The skirt steak used for fajitas is very tough and absolutely must be marinated, unless you want to give your jaws a serious workout. The acid (lime) in the marinade breaks down the tough cut of steak. The other stuff makes it taste yummy!
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Broccoli and Almond Risotto
For those that don’t really care for broccoli, (my husband being one) this is the perfect use of this delicious and oh so healthy veggie. I always add a handful of chopped almonds at the end, which gives the perfect crunch to the risotto. You can use a little less oil and butter, but it will not be quite as rich. We generally eat this as a main course, as its quite the satisfying meal.
Mahi Mahi En Papillote
If you’re looking for a delicious and oh so healthy fish recipe… I got it here for ya! En Papillote is just a fancy French way of saying… cooking in paper. The fish steams inside the paper and the aromatics (veggies) impart wonderful flavor. Most grocery stores carry parchment paper by the tin foil and ziploc bags.
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Artichoke Chicken Roulade
This is one of my most favorite chicken recipes. Its so decadent and delicious…. made with goat cheese, artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes. So quick to prepare, but when served looks very gourmet!
Anything Goes Pasta
Last night was one of those nights when I had no fresh vegetables other than a lone zucchini, and absolutely no urge to go to the grocery store. I knew I had to get creative to make dinner. We also had little bit of Delallo Bruschetta Topping we bought in Captiva last weekend. This bruschetta topping, by the way, was delicious if you happen across it! Anyway, I used the oil from the bruschetta instead of plain olive oil. I also had about a tablespoon of goat cheese left from a chicken roulade that I made the other day.
I combined all this and a few other things from my pantry, and it turned out to be really good.
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Uber Schnitzel
When I married Stephan who is from Germany, I finally perfected the art of schnitzel. Although it seems awfully simple, it took several tries before I was truly happy with it. Instead of just beating the bejesus out of the meat, I butterfly it first, then beat it into submission. :p
Schnitzel is a very popular German entree, but is traditionally made with pork. Since we don’t eat pork, I make my schnitzel with chicken breast. If I must say so myself, my schnitzel is the schizna!
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Scampi that Keeps the Vampires away!
This is a very, very quick dinner that can be prepared in about 15 minutes. Start your pasta water first, and then chop the garlic and parsley. By the time you get all the ingredients together, the water is boiling. You will be eating in another 10 minutes.
One warning, this is quite heavy on the garlic. You can always use less, but I personally love the strong garlic flavor. However, if you’ve got a hot date later, I might save this recipe for a different night!
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Mahi Mahi with Mmmango Salsa
This dish is one of my favorite mid-week dinners. Its all of 30 minutes prep and maybe 10 minutes of actual cooking. Too easy for words, but looks tres chic.
The colors of the mango salsa are vibrant and makes for a very beautiful presentation. This is a great dinner to make when you have guests coming. I served it with steamed Jasmine rice and Sauteed Green Beans.
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