After discussing the movie Forks Over Knives with my nurse, Gloria, we swapped a few favorite simple recipes. Hers was this: 1 bunch curly kale1/4 cup olive oilGround pepper & kosher salt to taste Preheat oven to 350. Wash kale and remove tough stems. Tear or slice into bite size pieces. Pour in olive oil into a large mixing bowl and then add kale; massage with hands to evenly distribute the olive oil. Add salt and pepper to…GO TO RECIPE …
Swordfish with Island Salsa
I used to marinate the swordfish for 5-60 minutes in Girard’s Light Champagne dressing, but simply squeezing lemon wedges on the fish also gets great results. The real star of this preparation is the salsa! It is equally good with grilled chicken. For the Salsa: 1 cup chopped pineapple (Shortcut: 1 can crushed pineapple in its own juice, drained) 1 mango, peeled and chopped 1 yellow or red bell pepper, seeds removed and chopped 2 kiwi, peeled and…GO TO RECIPE …
Mama’s Fish House Kale Salad with Grilled Fish
This fabulously delicious salad was on Maui’s Mama’s Fish House menu in July of 2013. While I have not yet perfected the dressing, what follows is the closest I have come to reproducing the flavors. Note that the potato was still slightly warm when served, and though I am not usually a fan of potatoes, I found it a tasty surprise when I bit into it…yum! 2 cups chopped kale, stems removed (i like to used the pre-washed…GO TO RECIPE …
Roasted Asparagus
1 bunch asparagus 1-2 T. olive oil 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash asparagus; snap off and discard tough bottom portion. Place asparagus in a ceramic or pyrex casserole dish. Drizzle with olive oil and parmesan cheese (optional), mix to coat. If desired, add a little fresh ground sea salt and pepper. Bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring once about 7 minutes through. Asparagus should be bright green and…GO TO RECIPE …
Grilled Whole Branzino
Branzino is a delicious Mediterranean sea bass widely served during the summer in Italy and Greece. After dining on branzino frequently last summer while vacationing in these beautiful countries, I came home and recreated the simple preparation I enjoyed the most. If branzino is unavailable, you might substitute trout. The recipe below serves 2. 2 whole branzino, cleaned and deboned 2 lemons 8 sprigs fresh dill 1-2 T. olive oil Fresh ground sea salt and black pepper Preheat…GO TO RECIPE …
Classic Beef Stroganoff with Portobello Mushrooms
I don’t eat beef or pasta very often, so when I do it’s got to be good! Credit for this “most delicious ever” stroganoff goes to my wonderful mother-in-law, herself a fabulous chef, Valita. We both like to make this using filet mignon beef which is so very tender; it costs a little more, but it’s worth it. To save time, ask the butcher to cut the meat for you. This is a great winter dish; serve with…GO TO RECIPE …
Shrimp Summer Rolls
10 sheets rice paper .80 lb. fresh cooked wild caught shrimp 5 leaves green leaf lettuce 1/2 mango, sliced in thin strips 1 red bell pepper, sliced in thin strips 1/2 avocado, sliced Sweet chili sauce Tear lettuce leaves in half. Cut shrimp in half lengthwise, down middle of the back. Prep mango, red pepper and avocado; plan for approximately 20 slices mango, 30 slices red pepper and 20 slices of avocado. Place warm water in a large bowl…GO TO RECIPE …
Bruschetta Appetizer
This is a fabulous appetizer to share with friends and family. Make the bruschetta part ahead, as it needs to sit for at least one hour prior to serving to let all the flavors meld together. I first discovered it at a family dinner at my sister’s house. Thank you, Amy! 1 1/2 cups (6-8 tomatoes) roma tomatoes, chopped 2 T. red onion, diced 1 lg, garlic clove, minced 2 T. fresh basil, chopped 1/2 T. olive oil,…GO TO RECIPE …
Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup
This is one of many recipes that have made their way onto my family’sfavorites list thanks to my wonderful mother-in-law, Valita, who today at 75 is still cooking up a storm. She, unlike me, is constantly trying new recipes. While I do like to experiment, create and recreate, I am a creature of habit at heart. I love to serve this crowd pleaser, a delicious hearty meal in a bowl, which comes from Valita’s sisters’ cafe in Middleton,…GO TO RECIPE …
Chicken Teriyaki Stir-Fry
If you make the sauce a day or two before, this is a dinner than you can prepare all during the time that the rice is cooking, but you will be busy for the full 50 minutes. The stir-fry requires your constant attention so plan accordingly. For the Sauce: 1 cup fresh pineapple, cubed 1 fuji apple, cored and cut in wedges 1 T. ginger, minced 1 green onion, sliced 1/3 cup orange juice 1/3 cup soy sauce…GO TO RECIPE …
