RECIPES FOR MAKE A MEAL AT HOME

Cedar-Planked Salmon

Courtesy of : Elizabeth Baird

Yield :

6

Ingredients

Cedar-Planked Salmon

• 2 salmon, fillets, (about 1 lb total)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind
• 2 tablespoons lemon, juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
•     or 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper

Dill Sauce

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped cucumber
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
•     or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill, weed
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
•     or 2 teaspoons minced green onion
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper

Directions

Cedar-Planked Salmon

1. Soak two 12- x 7-inch (30 x 18 cm) untreated cedar planks in water for at least 30 minutes or for up to 24 hours.
2. Place 3 salmon fillets on top of each plank.
3. In small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon rind and juice, chives, mustard, salt and pepper; brush some over salmon.
4. Place planks on grill over medium-high heat; close lid and cook, brushing with remaining lemon mixture for about 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork.

Dill Sauce

1. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine sour cream, cucumber, dill, chives, salt and pepper.
2. Serve planks on platter with dill sauce.

Recipe from: http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Main/Fish/recipe.html?dishID=480

 

Watermelon Mint Drink

Courtesy of : Roger Mooking

Preparation time :

10 minutes

Cooking time :

15 minutes

Yield :

4

A refreshing drink perfect for a hot summer day from Roger Mooking.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar, plus 2 tbsp to rim the glass
• 1/2 bunch mint
• 8 cups watermelon, chopped
• 8 ice cubes
• 2 1 cut in half, 1 cut into quarters for garnish

Directions

1. Place water and sugar in a small pot, bring to a boil and remove from heat.
2. Add mint to pot, allow to sit and infuse syrup for approximately 15 minutes.
3. Allow syrup to cool.
4. Strain and discard mint, place mint syrup in fridge until cold.
5. Place half of watermelon in a blender with simple syrup and lime juice, puree and pour over a fine strainer into a large pitcher. Repeat with remaining chopped watermelon and place in fridge until chilled.
6. Place remaining sugar on a plate. Rim tops of glasses with lime wedge and press tops of glasses into sugar to garnish.
7. Place ice cubes and Watermelon Drink in glasses, garnish with lime quarters and enjoy!

Recipe from:  http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Beverage/Fruit/recipe.html?dishID=11212

 

 

Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges

Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay, 2008

Prep Time: 15 min

Inactive Prep Time: --

Cook Time: 10 min

Level: Easy

Serves: 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

• 3 sweet potatoes, cooked through, cut into wedges
• Canola oil, for brushing
• 1 tablespoon Bobby Flay Poultry Rub
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 to 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Directions

Brush the potato wedges with oil and season with rub, salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until nicely marked.

Recipe from: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/grilled-sweet-potato-wedges-recipe/index.html

Apple, Pecan and Feta Salad

Walking past the deli counter at our local Wegman's store I spied a yummy looking salad. I thought, "I can do that" and set about creating my own version.

For the salad:
8 oz Mixed salad greens (spring mix)
4 oz pecans
1 large or 2 small tart apples.
4 oz feta cheese

For the dressing:
1 tbl dried parsley
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup apple juice
1/2 tsp dried basil
1 teaspoon honey
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions: Toast the pecans in the oven (10-15 minutes at 350) or in a pan on the range. Allow to cool. Make dressing by combining all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well blended. Wash the salad greens and place in a bowl large enough to hold the salad. Core and slice the apples into thin wedges. (I dipped mine in a solution of lemon juice and water to prevent them from turning brown) Crumble or dice the feta cheese into small pieces. Add apple slices, pecans and feta to the greens. Add dressing to salad and toss to coat everything well. Serve. 

Recipe from: 

http://www.bvdrangs.com/recipes/ApplePecanFeta.html