If you’re looking for a new recipe for smoked salmon, this mango salad is a satisfying and fresh plate. It’s also low carb. Yay!
Recipe after the jump!
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Tomato Basil Seared Scallops
I cooked scallops for the first time last night. I was nervous about cooking to the perfect “done-ness” but the process proved to be pretty fail proof. This recipe was also improvised and I love how it turned out! The tomatoes, basil, and rosemary add so much flavor but the dish isn’t drenched or submerged in a stew, allowing you to appreciate the taste and texture of the scallops on their own.
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Vegan Miso Orange Glazed Eggplant
Sometimes I forget that vegan cooking can be quite simple. This eggplant dish is a great lazy meal since it only takes a few minutes to prep. The rest of the cooking time is baking in the oven so you can set it and forget it.
Did you know that there are 14 varieties of eggplants? Here, I used the most common one found in American grocery stores – the American or Globe eggplant with its bulbous, pear shape. If you’d like to create this dish with better presentation, try substituting with the Japanese eggplant with its long and thin shape, cutting in half lengthwise. You can also garnish with fresh green onions or chilies.
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Portobello Mushroom and Blue Cheese Sandwich
This sandwich can be made in 10 minutes, 20 if you want caramelized onions.
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Oysters Magic Sauce
Oysters don’t have to be reserved for a special occasion or only enjoyed in a fine restaurant. They’re quite easy to prepare at home whether served raw or cooked. I’d also like to share with you a delectable, magical, fantastical sauce made from Hog Island’s hogwash recipe and my own little sumthin sumtthin on top. This preparation is absolutely the best way I’ve had oysters.
Recipe and how to shuck video after the jump. I hope I’ve demystified making oysters at home for some 🙂
Vegetarian Baked Mushroom Ravioli
I bought the frozen mushroom ravioli bag from Trader Joe’s. I love the ravioli but I’m not a huge fan of the sauce. Easy fix – discard the sauce and cook the ravioli in butter then baked with fresh grated parmesan cheese. I also added dry aromatics – ground sage and italian seasoning mix. The result: crispy edges, soft bits of the mushroom filling, and a subtle but nice sage and italian flavor.
Recipe after the jump 🙂
Garlic Butter Cornish Game Hens
If you haven’t roasted a whole bird before, I would highly recommend starting with cornish game hens. They’re quite small, only about 16 oz. each, they cost about the same price as cut chicken breasts, and they make a beautiful presentation. Cook time is a little under an hour but it looks like you worked on these all day. 1 cornish game hen per person is just right. Here, I served with steamed chinese broccoli for a simple, yet elegant plate.
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