AM, I made your Tuna Sates for a luncheon I was having at my house. Fourteen of us. Unanimous, they all raved how good it was and there wasn't a piece left! I followed your changes rather the recipe from Gourmet! I did mine on the grill. It stuck to the grill a bit and the skewers went on fire, and it didn't look too pretty by the time I had them on the platter but it sure did have a fantastic taste! Thanks for the recipe! It's definitely a keeper! Carol

Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Mon, Jan 31, 11 at 16:13 It seems like a good time to resume the Cookalongs, the last one was in December. Instead of pulling a name out of a hat, I decided to pick the first ingredient for 2011. I'm choosing Citrus because it's in season and because there are so many good things to use it in. So please dig out your favorite T+T recipes that call for any of the citrus flavors, orange, lemon, lime or grapefruit. If you know where the recipe came from please give credit. A quick reminder, please only post recipes you have actually made and if you have a picture please post that too. A recipe that you found on the net is OK if you have made it but is not OK if you haven't. We are only interested in T+T. In a couple of weeks I'll jot down all the names of those who participated in this Cookalong and pull a new name out of the hat for that person to pick a new focus ingredient. I'll post that name at the end of the thread and if I can, I'll also email that person. So please check to make sure that your email through GW is working. My cooking has been in a rut lately so I am really looking forward to some new recipes to liven up our meals. Nancy Here is a link that might be useful: Cookalong #38 ---- Dates! Follow-Up Postings: o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by ruthanna (My Page) on Mon, Jan 31, 11 at 17:26 Here's one with orange juice as a main ingredient in the sauce. I prefer it with bone-in chicken breasts but made it a couple of weeks ago with the boneless ones. HONEY CURRIED CHICKEN 4 bone-in chicken or boneless chicken breasts or 1 cut up chicken 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine (I used 2 Tbs. of butter and 1 Tbs. safflower oil) 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup orange juice 2 Tbs. prepared mustard 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. curry powder 2 Tbs. dark rum Place chicken skin side up in shallow baking dish and preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine remaining ingredients, stirring well. Pour sauce over chicken. Bake for one hour (less for boneless breasts), basting occasionally with sauce. Note: I usually use skinless bone-in breasts so I turn them over halfway through the cooking time. I also melt the butter in a pyrex measuring cup in the microwave and then add the honey and orange juice directly to it so I don't dirty measuring cups. Can sprikle top with toasted almonds or cashews, if desired. Photobucket o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by lindac (My Page) on Mon, Jan 31, 11 at 17:42 Oh my....you hit me well on this! This from my DIL...no pics, but it's beautiful with the ornage and red bits... Citrus baked turkey 1 whole turkey breast about 4 1/2 pounds Marinade 2 oranges, grated rind and juice 1/2 cup corn oil 1/2 cup honey 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced ( I like 2....maybe 3!) 1/2 tsp salt. Marinate in a plastic bag at least 2 hours or all day. Bake 375 in a covered roasting pan with the marinade poured over it. Bake an hour, remove lid and continue to bake until thermometer reads 165 ( about 1/2 an hour more). Baste frequently. Remove from oven, let stand 20 minutes, skim fat from sauce, slice turkey and serve with the sauce. I skim the fat from the sauce and thicken with a slurry of cornstarch. And I don't know who sent me this...but someone on this forum....and it's a keeper! Linda, this sauce with fresh ginger, orange zest and orange juice is wonderful. I also had a dill sauce available. Everyone loved this. I think it has your name on it. 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard 1 1/2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh gingerroot 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 1/2 tablespoons drained green peppercorns (*I omitted) 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar Make the sauce while the salmon is poaching: In a bowl whisk together the sour cream, the mayonnaise, the mustard, the gingerroot, the zest, the juice, the green peppercorns, the sugar, the vinegar, and salt to taste and let the mixture stand at room temperature for 20 minutes to let the flavors develop. And this dressing will be a happy surprise...lemon and blue cheese are great together! Fran Lozano's zesty blue dressing 4 oz Maytag blue cheese 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tsp grated lemon peel juice of � a lemon 1 cup sour cream 1 clove minced garlic. Mash cheese with fork and mix in oil until creamy. add remaining ingredients. I have lots more...but I'll leave room for someone else. Linda C o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by doucanoe (My Page) on Mon, Jan 31, 11 at 18:16 Cardamom Citrus Fruit Salad 1 large ruby pink grapefruit 3 oranges (navel, blood, mandarin or a combination) 1/4 c honey 2 T fresh lime or lemon juice 1/4 tsp ground cardamom Peel the fruit and cut away the membranes from the individual segments with a sharp knife. Place peeled segments in a large bowl. Drain off any excess juice from the fruit into a saucepan. Add the lime juice, honey and cardamom. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes then remove from heat and cool to room temp. Pour over the fruit mixture and gently fold to coat fruit. Chill 15 minutes. Serves 4 o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by seagrass (My Page) on Mon, Jan 31, 11 at 18:41 This is a colorful, fresh citrus salad in the winter... Orange Salad with Stuffed Dates SERVES 4 1/2 cup sliced almonds 8 medjool dates 2 ounces soft goat cheese 4 navel oranges 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup whole flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 small red onion, thinly sliced Set the oven at 375 degrees. Place the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast the nuts, turning several times, for 5 to 8 minutes or until brown. Watch them carefully, because they burn easily. Use a sharp paring knife to cut a lengthwise slit on one side of each date; don't cut all the way through. Remove the pits. With a small blunt knife, press 1 tablespoon of the goat cheese inside each date. Pinch the sides of the dates together; the goat cheese should show at the seam. Use a serrated knife to cut off both ends of one of the oranges. Set a flat end on a cutting board. Make a vertical cut in the orange between the rind and the flesh, starting at the top and curving the knife as you move to the bottom of the fruit. Continue making vertical cuts around the orange, so that the rind and pith are removed and only a round of flesh remains. Place the orange on a rounded side and slice 1/4-inch rounds through the segments (the slices should look like the spokes of a wheel). Repeat with the remaining the oranges. On each of 4 large salad plates, overlap orange slices. Set the plates aside. In a bowl, whisk the vinegar with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil. Spoon the dressing over the oranges. Garnish the oranges with parsley leaves, red onion slices, and toasted sliced almonds. Set 2 stuffed dates on each plate and serve at once. DELISH!! seagrass o Buddhacello - similar to Limoncello clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by teresa_mn (My Page) on Mon, Jan 31, 11 at 19:23 I found this on a food blog and cannot find the person's name or name of the blog. about a quarter cup of grated citron zest (Buddha's Hand) 1 750 ml bottle of 100 proof vodka 2 cups sugar 2.5 cups water Put zest and vodka in a glass container, cover tightly, and let steep for about two weeks. When time is up, make a syrup using the sugar and water. While it's cooling, strain solids out of vodka using a fine mesh strainer. Then strain again through cloth. (Note: cheesecloth is too coarse; I used rags torn from an old white cotton bed sheet. Be sure to wet the cloth before you start. This step can take a while, but it's worth it to get all the sediment out.) Add about half the sugar syrup to the infused vodka, taste, and keep adding until it tastes sweet enough to you (traditional limoncello is quite sweet, but yours doesn't have to be). Pour into pretty bottle(s) (e.g. the final container) and age for another two weeks. You can use this recipe to make liqueur from just about any citrus fruit, but you might want to increase the amount of zest for less aromatic fruits such as tangerines. Preserved Lemons from Jenny's Nourished Kitchen I have included a link. I love these with a Moroccan Stew or with grilled chicken or fish. Here is a link that might be useful: Preserved Lemons from the Nourished Kitchen o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by pat_t (My Page) on Tue, Feb 1, 11 at 8:15 Don't remember who posted this before - but I make it often using regular oranges and have made it with only lemons. FLOURLESS CLEMENTINE CAKE 4-5 clementines (about 375g or 1 lb.) 6 eggs 225g sugar (1 cup + 2 Tblsp.) 250g ground almonds (2-1/3 cups) 1 heaping tsp. baking powder Put the clementines in a pot with some cold water, bring to the boil and cook for 2 hours. Drain and, when cool, cut each clementine in half and remove the seeds. Dump the clementines - skins, pith, fruit and all - and give a quick blitz. Then tip in all the remaining ingredients and pulse to a pulp. Preheat the oven to 375� F. Butter and line an 8-inch springform pan. Pour the cake mixture into the prepared pan and bake for an hour, when a skewer will come out clean; you'll probably have to cover with foil after about 40 minutes to stop the top burning. Remove from the oven and leave to cool, on a rack, but in the pan. When the cake's cold, you can take it out of the tin. I think this is better a day after it's made, but I don't complain about eating it any time. I've also made this with an equal weight of oranges, and with lemons, in which case I increase the sugar to one and one-quarter cups and slightly anglicize it, too, by adding a glaze made of confectioner's sugar mixed to a paste with lemon juice and a little water. Recipe by Nigella Lawson. Here is a link that might be useful: Link to recipe on Food Network website o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by eandhl (My Page) on Tue, Feb 1, 11 at 9:23 Question, is it fair to print a recipe I got from a live cooking show? o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Tue, Feb 1, 11 at 12:58 Sure it's fair as long as you have actually made it. The origin of a recipe is not the big concern, we just want to make sure you have made it and tested the recipe. Over the years we have had posters that just pretended to cook or bake and who posted recipes that they have never actually made. Sometimes those recipes are a big dud. o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by publickman (My Page) on Tue, Feb 1, 11 at 19:40 Since I have several citrus trees, I like to keep up with citrus recipes. Here are some of my favorites: Lars' Lime Pie Crust 6 tbsp unsalted butter 2-1/2 tbsp sugar 1-1/4 cups Graham cracker crumbs Filling 2 tbsp cream cheese or Neufchatel cheese 2 tsp sugar 2 eggs, slightly beaten 3-4 fresh limes (enough for 1/2 cup juice) 2 tbsp cornstarch 1 smidgeon salt (1/32 tsp) 1 - 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk Topping 1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp cornstarch Directions Melt butter and add sugar. This can be done in a 9" or 8" Pyrex pie pan, or a bowl, as you prefer. Add the Graham cracker crumbs and mix with a fork to combine. Press into a 9" pie pan and bake 7 minutes at 350� and allow to cool. Soften the cream cheese in a bowl with 2 tsp sugar and add the eggs. Beat to combine thoroughly. Zest the limes, preferably with a Microplane grater, to obtain 1 tbsp lime zest, to be used later. Squeeze limes to obtain at least half a cup of lime juice, and add the cornstarch . Mix this with the cream cheese/egg mixture and add the salt and condensed milk, and combine. A hand-held mixer can be used at this point, especially if you have used it to beat the cream cheese and eggs. Stir in the lime zest by hand and pour the mixture into the slightly cooled pie shell. Bake at 375 degree for 18 minutes. Allow the pie to cool, and then chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours. Chill the egg beaters and bowl for the whipping cream in the freezer while the pie is chilling, and then whip the cream until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and cornstarch and beat until fairly stiff. Cover the top of the chilled pie with whipped cream and serve. Yield: 8 servings. Lars' Hummus Ingredients 1/2 pound (1-1/3 c) dried garbanzo beans, (about 3-1/2 cups cooked) 1/3 cup lemon juice 2-3 large cloves of garlic (4-5 if small) 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup toasted sesame seed oil 1/2 cup tahini (toasted, if available) 2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp cayenne 1 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or to taste) 1-2 tbsp water, if needed Directions Cook beans according to package instructions. I generally boil them for two minutes in a large pan, with triple height of water. Then I turn off the heat and soak for 1 hour covered and then wash them. Return to pan with water to cover plus 1/2 tsp baking soda and simmer for about 1-1/2 hours, or until tender. They will get tender much more quickly with the added baking soda. After cooking, I rinse them twice with cold water to remove the cooking water. Put the drained beans in a large food processor with the peeled garlic cloves (coarsely chopped) and the rest of the ingredients. Process until smooth. If it is too thick, thin with water, a tablespoon at a time. Avgolemono Sauce (use this sauce over noodles with chicken) 1 cup stock (or 1 cup water with 1 tsp soup base � vegetable or chicken) 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour 1/4 cup lemon juice (approx. one very large lemon) 2 eggs 2 tbsp water 1/8 tsp cayenne 1/2 tsp black pepper salt to taste, unless using soup base that contains salt) Heat the stock, or heat the water and dissolve the soup base. Make a roux with the butter and flour and add the stock. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs and add the lemon juice and water. Slowly add this mixture to the thickened stock, stirring constantly, and heat to desired temperature. Add pepper and salt, as needed. I've made all of the recipes many times. Lars o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by katiec (My Page) on Tue, Feb 1, 11 at 23:46 At our house it's called Jessy's Sauce. Love this for grilled/baked chicken, fish or pork. I can quadruple batches for Christmas gifts and for the pantry. * Exported from MasterCook * Lime-Chipotle Sauce Recipe By :Jessy- Cooking Forum Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 cup honey 2 tablespoons minced canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce 3 tablespoons brown mustard -- (or dijon) 1/2 cup lime juice 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Season with salt and pepper Blend in food processor. Serve sauce as a marinade grilled meats, poultry, and fish if your guests don't get to it first with tortilla chips. Makes 1 1/2 cups. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : Katie's note: This can be canned in a boiling waterbath for 15 min. at 0-1000 ft., 20 min. at 1001-6000 ft. and 25 min. above 6000 ft. ................................. o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by pat_t (My Page) on Wed, Feb 2, 11 at 5:56 Wondering - has anyone tried Jessy's sauce on chicken wings? o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by caliloo (My Page) on Wed, Feb 2, 11 at 6:36 These are all recipes I make regularly and can highly recommend. Margarita Balls Servings: 24 Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers 1/2 pound ground almonds 1/4 pound white chocolate 1/2 cup tequila 3 Tbsp Rose’s Lime Juice 1/4 cup orange marmalade 2 tablespoons light corn syrup Directions: 1. Mix 1 box (12 oz) vanilla wafers, crushed into crumbs, with 1/2 lb ground blanched almonds. 2. Melt four 1 oz squares white chocolate according to package directions. 3. In blender, process tequila, orange marmalade, lime juice and light corn syrup until smooth. Stir, along with melted chocolate, into crumb mixture. 4. Shape into 1 inch balls and coat with sugar. Store in refrigerator. ******************************************************* Macadamia Crusted Halibut with Citrus Butter Sauce Serves 4 Four 6 oz. halibut filets 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup panko flakes (Japanese bread crumbs) 1/4 cup macadamia nuts, toasted, ground fine 2 Tbsp. olive oil salt and pepper 1 tsp each grated orange, lemon and lime zest 1/2 cup orange juice 2 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 minced shallot 1 tbsp honey 5 tbsp butter Season each filet with salt and pepper. Mix the toasted macadamia nuts into the soft butter. Add in panko flakes. Spread top of fish with crust and sear quickly in 2 Tbsp olive oil in hot sauté pan on both sides. Chop the shallot very fine. Saute in 1 tbsp butter until soft. Add the zests, juices and honey. Bring to a boil and reduce just a bit. Add 4 tbsp butter and swirl it to incorporate. Serve over the fish. ******************************************************* Honey Ginger Salmon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup orange juice 1/4 cup honey 1 green onion, chopped 1 1/2 lbs salmon fillet 4 servings 1. In a large self-closing plastic bag, combine first six ingredients; mix well. 2. Place salmon in bag and seal tightly. 3. Turn bag gently to distribute marinade. 4. Refrigerate 15 minutes or up to 30 minutes for stronger flavor. 5. Turn bag occasionally. 6. Lightly grease grill rack. 7. Preheat grill to medium heat. 8. Remove salmon from marinade; reserve the marinade. 9. Grill 12-15 minutes per inch of thickness or until fish flakes easily with a fork. 10. Brush with reserved marinade up until the last 5 minutes of cooking time. 11. Discard leftover marinade. o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by eandhl (My Page) on Wed, Feb 2, 11 at 8:46 Yes I have made this several times. Ingredients * 4 chicken breast halves (I used boneless breasts) * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper * 2 tablespoons butter * 1 large onion, finely chopped * 1 teaspoon paprika * 1 1/2 cups green onions, chopped (about 6 green onions, including green part) * 1/2 cup orange juice * 2 tablespoons bourbon * 1 cup chopped fresh peaches (about 2 medium peaches) * Dash nutmeg Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Sprinkle chicken quarters with salt and pepper. Place in a 13 by 9-inch baking pan and set aside. In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the paprika and all but 1 tablespoon of the green onions and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 4 minutes. Spread the onion mixture evenly over the chicken, spoon the orange juice and bourbon over the top, and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, turning and basting occasionally. (I covered during most of this time) Remove the chicken from the oven, spoon the peaches over the top, sprinkle with nutmeg, and return to the oven for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken is tender and shows no trace of pink near the bone. Remove the chicken from the pan, place on serving dish, and pour the juices over the chicken. Garnish with the remaining green onions and serve immediately o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by jessyf (My Page) on Wed, Feb 2, 11 at 9:11 Hey Pat - I haven't tried that recipe with wings! But I will now. One thing I notice with this marinade is I have to watch the meat (salmon is awesome) carefully, the high sugar level means it can burn quickly. o RE: Oops clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by eandhl (My Page) on Wed, Feb 2, 11 at 12:27 I forgot the name of the recipe. "Bourbon laced tipsy Chicken" o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Wed, Feb 2, 11 at 14:36 Eandhl, that recipe sounds really good. o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by chase (My Page) on Wed, Feb 2, 11 at 14:44 This was in timely if you are lucky enough to find Seville Oranges which are only available in February. 2 lbs Seville Oranges (the ugliest oranges in the world) 6 cups water 1 lemon 7 1/2 cups sugar. Place oranges and lemon in a large pot cover with water and simmer ( do not boil) until soft, about 2 hours. Remove fruit, cool slightly and then cut in half. Scrape out seeds, pith and flesh . Place pith and seeds in a cheescloth bag. Return bag and flesh to the water. Slice the skins into desired thickness or process in a food processor. Add peel and sugar to the pot. Bring to a boil and boil about 30 minutes (maybe less maybe more depending on natural pectin) or until reaches gel stage. Remove form heat, skim foam , stir. Pour into sterilized jars and hot water bath 10 mins. o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by chase (My Page) on Wed, Feb 2, 11 at 16:09 Id be remiss if I didn't post this one because it's one of my all time favourite recipes! Thanks again for the umpteenth time Gina! Lemon Linguine With Scampi (Gina) 3/4 Lb linguine 3 Tbl unsalted butter 2 1/2 Tbl good olive oil 1 1/2 Tbl minced garlic (4 cloves) 1 Lb large shrimp (about 16 shrimp), peeled and deveined 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/4 Tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/3 Cup chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/2 lemon, zest grated 1/4 Cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons) 1/4 lemon, thinly sliced in half-rounds 1/8 Tsp hot red pepper flakes Cook pasta to al dente. Meanwhile, in a large (12-inch), heavy-bottomed pan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic. Saute for 1 minute. Be careful, the garlic burns easily! Add the shrimp, 1/2 teaspoons of salt, and the pepper and saute until the shrimp have just turned pink, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat, add the parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon slices, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine. When the pasta is done, drain the cooked linguine and then put it back in the pot. Immediately add the shrimp and sauce, toss well, and serve. Note: I usually add some chicken broth to get more sauce. o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by caliloo (My Page) on Wed, Feb 2, 11 at 16:44 Oh gee Sharon! You reminded me of another recipe from years ago that I make without even consciously thinking about it. It is very good. Alexa ********************************************** Lemon Chicken from Rao’s two (2-1/2 to 3 lbs each) broiling chickens, halved Lemon Sauce (recipe follows) 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley Preheat broiler for at least 15 minutes. Broil chicken halves, turning once, for about 30 minutes or until skin is golden brown and juices run clear when bird is pierced with a fork. Remove chicken from broiler, leaving broiler on. Using a very sharp knife, cut each half into about 6 pieces (leg, thigh, wing, and 3 small breast pieces). Place chicken on a baking sheet with raised sides. Pour Lemon Sauce over the chicken, and toss to coat well. If necessary, divide sauce in half and do this in two batches. Return to broiler, and broil for 3 minutes. Turn each piece and broil for an additional minute. Remove from broiler, and evenly portion chicken onto 6 warm serving plates. Pour sauce into a heavy saucepan, and stir in the parsley. Place over high heat and boil for 1 minute. Pour an equal amount of sauce over chicken on each plate, and serve with lots of crusty bread to absorb the sauce. LEMON SAUCE 2 cups fresh lemon juice 1 cup olive oil 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1-1/2 tsp minced or crushed garlic, or more according to your taste 1/2 tsp dried oregano salt and pepper to taste Place all ingredients into a large bowl, and whisk together until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Whisk or shake vigorously just before use. o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by eandhl (My Page) on Wed, Feb 2, 11 at 18:43 Thanks wizardnm, it is really good and I have served it to company a few times. Everyone seems to like it. Can't take any credit I saw it on a cooking show. o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by annie1992 (My Page) on Wed, Feb 2, 11 at 20:00 Alexa, I just made that for the first time, using some of the Meyer lemons from Arlene. It was really good. I don't have a broiler to speak of, I have one of those things under my oven what means you have to lie on your stomach on the floor to put anything under the "broiler". So, I browned the chicken in the oven, dumped the sauce over top and baked it until the chicken was done and the sauce reduced a bit. It turned out wonderfully. Teresa, I just made limoncello from some of those Meyer lemons too, I used Doucanoe's recipe and it was/is really good. OK, one of my new favorites Photobucket Shaker Lemon Pie From the episode: Two Perfect Pies You will need 6 tablespoons of lemon juice for this recipe. Have an extra lemon on hand in case the 3 sliced lemons do not yield enough juice. Serves 8. Ingredients 1 double-crust pie dough 3 large lemons , sliced thin and seeded (see note) 1 3/4 cups sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cornstarch 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon heavy cream Instructions 1. Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a 9-inch pie plate with 1 dough round and refrigerate for 30 minutes. 2. Squeeze lemon slices in fine-mesh strainer set over bowl; reserve juice (you should have 6 tablespoons). Bring drained slices and 2 cups water to boil in saucepan, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slices are softened, about 5 minutes. Drain well and discard liquid. Combine softened lemon slices, sugar, salt, and 1/4 cup reserved lemon juice in bowl; stir until sugar dissolves. 3. Whisk cornstarch and remaining lemon juice in large bowl. Whisk eggs into cornstarch mixture, then slowly stir in lemon slice mixture, then slowly stir in lemon slice mixture until combined. Pour into chilled pie shell. Brush edges of dough with 1 teaspoon cream and top with remaining dough round. Seal, crimp edges, and brush top of dough with remaining cream. Using paring knife, cut 4 vents in top of dough. 4. Bake until light golden, about 20 minutes, then decrease oven temperature to 375 degrees and continue to bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on wire rack for at least 1 hour. Serve. (Pie can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for 2 days.) We found that using a knife to evenly cut the lemons into paper-thin slices was a difficult and time-consuming task. We had better results with a mandoline (or V-slicer), which produced perfectly thin slices in no time at all. If you don’t have a mandoline, we did find another piece of kitchen equipment that will make the process easier��"the freezer. Popping the lemons into the freezer for about 30 minutes firms them up for better hand-slicing, which is best accomplished with a serrated knife. This was one of the few Cook's Illustrated recipes that I've tried that I like and will use again, it was delicious, tart and bitter from the rind. Annie o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Wed, Feb 9, 11 at 17:38 Here are a couple of my favorite orange recipes. I need to make both again very soon! Spicy Orange Beef 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound round steak, cut into thin strips on the diagonal 1/4 cup orange peel, cut into slivers 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup beef broth 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup sherry 1/4 cup orange marmalade 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1. In a wok or skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef strips 1/3 at a time. Stir-fry for 3 minutes or until browned, removing the done pieces to a plate lined with paper towels. 2. Return all the beef to the wok. Stir in orange peel, garlic, and ginger; stir-fry 1 minute. 3. In a medium bowl, combine cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, sherry, marmalade, and red pepper. Pour this mixture into the beef, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 1 minute. Serve hot. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I've made this using sour cream when I didn't have any ricotta on hand. I like a rich dough... Orange Glazed Coffee Cake 1 pkg active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm milk 1/2 cup granulaqted sugar 1 TBS grated orange zest 1 Lg. egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup warm water 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 tsp salt 3 1/2-4 cups all purpose flour GLAZE: 1 large egg, lightly beaten ICING: 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 1/2-2 TBS fresh orange juice In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until foamy, 5-10 min. Stir the warm milk, orange juice, sugar, ricotta cheese, orange zest, salt and egg into the yeast mixture. Using heavy-duty electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and set on low speed, beat 2 cups flour into the yeast mixture until a wet dough forms. Beat in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a stiff dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 5 to 10 minutes, adding more flour as needed to prevent sticking. Place the dough in a large greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover loosely with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours. Grease a 10 inch springform pan. Punch down the dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 1 to 2 minutes. Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 20 inch long rope. Braid the ropes together. Coil braided dough in prepared pan; tuck ends under. Cover loosely with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425 deg.F. Brush the dough with glaze. Bake until the top of the cake is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Turn the cake out onto a wire rack to cool slightly. To prepare icing, in a small bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar and orange juice until smooth. Spread icing over warm cake and serve warm. Makes approx. 12 servings. Nancy o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by brightonborn (My Page) on Sun, Feb 13, 11 at 7:06 Looking for a good lemon square recipe please !!! o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by ruthanna (My Page) on Sun, Feb 13, 11 at 16:56 I've made this recipe with many different varieties of fish. The one under the citrus mixture in the photo is a striped bass. Sometimes I use olive oil instead of the butter. Photobucket o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by doucanoe (My Page) on Sun, Feb 13, 11 at 17:54 Here you go, brightonborn. Lemon Butter Bars Source: Land-O-Lakes Crust 1 c AP flour 1/2 c butter, softened 1/4 c sugar Filling 3/4 c sugar 2 eggs 3 T lemon juice 2 T AP flour 1 tsp grated lemon peel 1/4 tsp baking powder Powdered sugar Preheat oven to 350F. Combine all crust ingredients in a small bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into bottom of ungreased 8x8-inch square baking pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Meanwhile combine all filling ingredients except powdered sugar in small bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often until well mixed. Pour filling over hot crust. Bake 18-20 minutes or until filling is set. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while still warm and again when cool. Cut into squares. Makes 16 bars. Linda o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by ruthanna (My Page) on Sun, Feb 13, 11 at 19:31 Oops, I forgot to add the recipe. CITRUS-BAKED FISH 1 orange, unpeeled, cut into very thin slices 1 lemon, unpeeled, cut into very thin slices 1 lime, unpeeled, cut into very thin slices 1 large onion, peeled and cut into very thin slices 1 tsp. salt 2 � 3 tsp. Old Bay seasoning 1 whole fish, gutted (head can be on or off as you prefer), about 5 lbs. 3 Tbs. butter or margarine Mix together fruits, onions, Old Bay and salt. Place fish on a rack in a baking dish and put 2/3 of the citrus mixture in the center cavity and 1/3 on top. Dot with butter. Bake at 350 degrees until fish is done. Discard stuffing before serving. o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by cloudy_christine (My Page) on Mon, Feb 14, 11 at 16:46 This is very quick and easy, and it's good. Orange Braised Chicken Thighs with Green Olives Gourmet : December 1995 Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Serves 2. 4 chicken thighs with skin 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 large garlic cloves, minced 1 medium onion, sliced thin 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup small pitted green olives Rinse chicken and pat dry. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and brown chicken, transferring as browned to a plate. Pour off all but about 1 tablespoon fat from pan. Reduce heat to moderate and in skillet cook garlic, stirring, until it begins to turn golden. Add onion and cook, stirring, until pale golden. Stir in cumin, citrus juices, and salt and pepper to taste and add chicken and olives. Simmer chicken, covered, 25 minutes, or until tender. o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by chase (My Page) on Mon, Feb 14, 11 at 17:57 Just finished up a batch of marmalade. A labour of love because I don't care for it much but himself loves it and after all it is Valentines Day.... o RE: Cookalong #39 ------- CITRUS clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by jessyf (My Page) on Tue, Feb 15, 11 at 7:36 My new favorite sauce/marinade/dip/glaze for veggies, chicken, - Equal parts hoisin and orange juice, mixed

Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Tue, Jun 5, 12 at 20:37 Bumblebeez has picked FISH for this Cookalong. The fish can be either fresh water or ocean but let's keep it fish, not seafood. We can do seafood in the future. I hope there are some good fish recipes in your files! I know I need to eat more fish myself. Please, as always, T+T recipes. This Cookalong will run for the next two weeks. Nancy Here is a link that might be useful: Cookalong #48 ----- ONIONS Follow-Up Postings: o RE: Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by doucanoe (My Page) on Tue, Jun 5, 12 at 21:11 Oh, am I in the right place at the right time! I LOVE fish! Here are a couple of my favorites. Image Hosting by PictureTrail.com Filets du Sole Au Crevettes (Fillets of Sole with Shrimp) 1 lb sole filets (I used haddock) 1T lemon juice 1/4 c fresh parsley, chopped 1 3oz can whole mushrooms, drained (I didn't use) 1T dijon mustard 1 tsp cornstarch 1 c cream 1 c cooked tiny shrimp, drained 2 T fine dry bread crumbs 1 tsp butter, melted Brush each filet with lemon juice, season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle one side with parsley, cut fish in half lengthwise. Roll each up loosely, parsley side in, secure with toothpicks. Stand rolls up in 9x9x2 baking dish. Cover and bake at 425F for 10 minutes. Drain off juices, remove picks. Press a mushroom in each roll. Blend mustard into cornstarch, stir in cream. Cook over medium low heat until bubbly, add the shrimp and heat through. Pour the sauce over the fish. Mix bread crumbs and butter and sprinkle over the fish rolls. Bake, uncovered 10-15 minutes. Serves 4 And this is my rendition of a recipe served to me in a restaurant on Grand Avenue in St Paul a couple of summers ago. They used Ivory Salmon which I cannot find, but any good quality salmon will be fine. Image Hosting by PictureTrail.com Salut Salmon Inspired by a dish served at Salut Caf� Americain in St. Paul MN Zucchini, sliced Yellow Squash, sliced Grape Tomatoes, halved Fresh Spinach, rough chopped Salmon Filet Dill Butter Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper and sear in hot frying pan in a small amount of olive oil. Drizzle another saut� pan with about 1 tsp olive oil and 1 tsp dill butter, when hot, lightly saut� the vegetables. Remove to serving plate and top with salmon filet. Top hot salmon with a dollop of dill butter and serve. Dill Butter: Mix fresh or dried dill weed with soft butter and a pinch of salt. Serve at room temperature. Linda o RE: Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by ann_t (My Page) on Tue, Jun 5, 12 at 21:41 This is a favourite. Parmesan-Crusted Halibut ======================== * Posted by: hoopysmom (My Page) on Wed, Mar 15, 06 at 23:42 This will be my first recipe post. Feels good to finally contribute something that is T&T. Hope your results are as good as mine! Parmesan-Crusted Halibut 1/2 cup flour 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons water 2 cups Panko bread crumbs 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Zest of 1 lemon, chopped 4 6-oz halibut fillets, skin removed 3 tablespoons olive oil Preheat oven to 400�F. Place flour in one bowl, beat eggs and water place in 2nd bowl, combine Panko, Parmesan and lemon zest in 3rd bowl. Lightly salt and pepper the halibut fillets. Dredge the fillets in flour, next dip in egg and then coat with Panko mixture. Heat olive oil in ovenproof pan (I used my LeCreuset). Saute the fillets in on medium-high until golden-brown crust forms. Turn fillets over and place pan in preheated oven. Roast until centers are pearly white and opaque. Recipe from Ray�s Boathouse: Seafood Secrets of the Pacific Northwest, Ken Gouldthorpe. I have a confession to make, I didn�t have a single egg in the house so I substituted real mayonnaise mixed with a bit of 1/2 & 1/2. It worked perfectly and imagine it changed the flavor just a little. My LeCreuset browned the crust to perfection and finishing the fish in the oven was the key. When I flipped, I could see there would be no way to get the top side done unless I covered the pan, which would have made the crust soggy. So thanks to Kframe and Ann, they saved my bacon, or fish, with their suggestion. Bottom line, heating my oven to 400 was worth it even tho it took less than 10 mins. o RE: Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by ann_t (My Page) on Wed, Jun 6, 12 at 21:27 Salmon with Julienne Vegetables Salmon Filets or steaks Adapted from: Umberto Menghi 1978 1 large carrot 1 stalk of celery 1 lemon 2 cloves garlic 1 large shallot Parsley White wine Chicken broth (Optional instead of white wine Olive oil . Place salmon filets in a shallow oven proof dish. Julienne carrots, celery, lemon zest, chop parsley, mince garlic chop shallots Mix together and spread over top of the salmon. Pour a little white wine,or chicken broth over the salmon and a squeeze of lemon juice. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and Pepper Butter a piece of foil and place loosely on top of fish. Do not seal. Bake in a 400� to 450� oven for approximately 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of salmon. To serve. Place a piece of salmon on plate keeping some of the julienne vegetables on top. o RE: Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by pat_t (My Page) on Thu, Jun 7, 12 at 18:36 Several favorites here: CATFISH A LA MEUNIERE 4 (6 oz.) catfish fillets 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. Emeril's Essence 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 Tblsp. olive oil 1 stick, cubed, softened unsalted butter 1 Tblsp. minced shallots 2/3 cup chopped pecans 2 Tblsp. white wine 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 Tblsp. chopped fresh parsley leaves Freshly ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Season the catfish fillets with the salt and Essence. Lightly dredge the seasoned catfish in the flour, shaking off any excess. Set a 10-inch saute pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil to the pan. Once the oil is hot, place the fish fillets in the pan, 2 at a time and cook for 3 minutes per side. Place the cooked fillets on an ovenproof platter and place in the oven while you cook the remaining fillets. Once the fish is cooked, return the skillet to the stovetop and set on medium heat. Add the butter to the pan and once melted, add the shallots and pecans. As the shallots cook, the nuts start to brown, and the butter stops foaming-about 30 seconds, add the white wine, lemon juice and parsley to the pan. Continue to cook for 15 to 20 seconds. Season with salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Remove the fish from the oven and pour the sauce over top the fish. Serve immediately. Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2006. GRAND LAGOON STUFFED FLOUNDER 5 medium-sized flounder 8 Tblsp. butter, melted 3 Tblsp. lemon juice Prepare flounder by cutting through the middle of the top side and removing bone. Place stuffing mixture in flounder. Combine butter and lemon juice and baste fish with this mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees F. Stuffing: 1 large onion, diced 2 green peppers, diced 1/2 rib celery, diced 4 eggs 2 Tblsp. salt 1 Tblsp. pepper 1/2 cup prepared mustard 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 2 cups salad dressing (Miracle Whip) 1 lb. Saltine crackers, crushed 1-1/2 lbs. Claw crabmeat Juice of 2 lemons Combine stuffing ingredients and mix well. This mixture may also be used to stuff shrimp. Recipe by Jimmy & Johnny Patronis - owners of Captain Anderson's Restaurant, Panama City Beach, FL. PAN-FRIED ALMOND AND PARMESAN-CRUSTED FLOUNDER 2 large eggs 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour Salt and pepper to taste 1-1/2 lbs. fresh flounder filets, split lengthwise 3 Tblsp. olive oil 3 Tblsp. butter Lemon wedges Almond & Parmesan Breadcrumbs: 1/2 cup coarsely chopped sliced almonds 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1/2 cup fresh white breadcrumbs 2 Tblsp. minced Italian parsley 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper Prepare Almond & Parmesan breadcrumbs; combine all ingredients in a large shallow bowl. Crack eggs into another large shallow bowl and beat well with 2 tsp. water. Place flour in another large shallow bowl. Preheat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Lightly salt and pepper the flounder filets. Dredge in flour; dip in egg wash and coat with almond & Parmesan breadcrumbs. Add olive oil and butter to the skillet. Add filets and cook for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side, or until crisp and golden brown. Garnish with lemon wedges. Makes 4 servings. o RE: Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by sally2 (My Page) on Fri, Jun 8, 12 at 9:22 I'm confused. Don't fish live in the ocean as well as in fresh water lakes? What's the difference between seafood and fish? I'd think seafood would be a broad category that includes fish and shellfish. I'm so ignorant on all things fish and seafood. Sally o RE: Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by triciae (My Page) on Fri, Jun 8, 12 at 9:41 Sally, I agree with you. Im my world, "fish" means a critter that lives in salt or fresh water & has fins. There are lots of "seafood" recipes above. Here, we use the term "shellfish" for crabs, clams, mussels, oysters, lobster, etc. I think shellfish is what Nancy didn't want included in this thread? I'm sure she'll be along to clarify. /tricia o RE: Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by Bumblebeez (My Page) on Fri, Jun 8, 12 at 9:49 Some people do not eat shellfish ( lots of different reasons) but will eat fish. Not me though, I love it all. o RE: Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by ann_t (My Page) on Fri, Jun 8, 12 at 10:24 Ruthanna, posted this recipe years ago. The Tomato Basil Butter is wondereful and can be used other ways. Great on Chicken. I also used it in a version of Chicken Kiev. PARMESAN FRIED FLOUNDER WITH TOMATO-BASIL BUTTER ================================================= Posted by Ruthanna My two favorite Italian entrees are with fish and I was trying to decide which to post but since they don�t taste similar, I�ll add the second one. PARMESAN FRIED FLOUNDER WITH TOMATO-BASIL BUTTER (serves 4) TOMATO BASIL BUTTER 1 Tbs. olive oil 1-1/2 cups peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes (about 1 lb.) 2 tsp. minced garlic 1 2 cup sweet butter softened 2 tsp. grated lemon rind 1 2 tsp. salt 1 8 tsp. pepper 1 4 cup minced fresh basil Heat the olive oil in a small skillet. Add the tomatoes and garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the tomatoes form a puree that will mound. Let cool. Put the butter in a mixing bowl and beat in the tomatoes and remaining ingredients. Can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated but best served at room temperature so that it will melt quickly over the fish. FISH 1 2 cup flour 3 4 tsp. salt 1 2 tsp. pepper 3 4 cup dry bread crumbs 3 4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 eggs, beaten 1 4 cup butter 1 4 cup olive oil 1 pound flounder fillets . Combine flour, salt & pepper in shallow bowl or pie tin. Mix the crumbs and cheese in another bowl or pie tin. Have the eggs ready in a third shallow dish. Since the fish needs to cook in a single layer, use one very large skillet or 2 slightly smaller ones. Heat the butter and olive oil in the skillet. Dip the fish in the seasoned flour and shake off the excess. Then dip in the egg and let the excess drip off. Finally coat completely with the Parmesan crumbs. Saute the fillets over medium heat for 2 minutes on each side, pat off any excess oil with paper towels and serve at once topped with Tomato-Basil butter. Notes: Fish fillets can be breaded and refrigerated for a couple of hours before cooking but bring to room temperature first. If you have any leftover Tomato-Basil Butter, it�s good on cooked green beans or grilled shrimp. Source: Adapted from a recipe in Frog Cookbook o RE: Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by bob_cville (My Page) on Fri, Jun 8, 12 at 15:08 I tried making Mahi-Mahi several times and was never happy with the results until I tried the following dead-simple recipe. I have made this often when we have had guests, and it has been very well received every time. Broiled Mahi Mahi with Remoulade Glaze Ingredients: 1 lb Mahi Mahi filet (Plan for about 1/3 lb per person.) 2 Tbsp Remoulade sauce (see below) Preheat oven to 425 deg F on broil setting Cut fish into serving portions by slicing through fish, but not through skin. Place on baking pan and slather liberally with the remoulade sauce. Place under broiler, cook for about 10 minutes. (If the top starts getting too brown, move to a lower rack in the oven) ------------------------ My Remoulade sauce recipe is adapted from a Mark Bittman recipe, it can be made well in advance and be stored in the refrigerator: Remoulade Sauce * 1 cup mayonnaise * 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard * 2 Tbsp chopped capers * 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 Tbsp dried parsley) * 1 tsp crushed garlic * 1 pinch of dried tarragon * 1 1/2 tsp Anchovy paste * 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste) * 1/4 teaspoon paprika (for color) o RE: Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by lindainflorida (My Page) on Fri, Jun 8, 12 at 15:21 yummmy and i bought Dover Sole today can't find it easily, but it is fresh not frozen....and it is so delicious o RE: Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by moosemac (My Page) on Fri, Jun 8, 12 at 17:00 Marinated Tuna Appetizer 1 tsp. pickled ginger, minced 1/2 tsp. wasabi paste 1 Tbs. Lite soy sauce 1/4 tsp. toasted sesame oil 1/2 lb. fresh tuna steak, 3/4" thick 1 cup sushi rice, raw 2 cups water 4 large cucumbers Tuna: Mix first 4 ingredients in a metallic bowl. Add tuna and turn to coat tuna with marinade. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours, turning tuna occasionally. To cook tuna, preheat grill on high, oil the grill. Remove tuna from marinade place on grill, cook about 2 minutes. Turn tuna over and cook 1-2 minutes on this side. The goal is to have a rare piece of tuna with a good browning. Remove tuna from grill and chill. Cucumber: Peel cucumbers and hollow out the centers, removing the seeds so you have a cylinder. Rice: In a sauce pan, bring water to a boil; add rice, stir, cover and remove from heat. Don't open cover for 25 minutes. Cool rice. Assembly: Fill cucumber cylinders with sticky rice, packing rice tightly. Slice cucumber cylinders into 1/2" slices, arrange slices on serving platter. With a very sharp, thin knife slice the tuna into thin slice. Arrange tuna slices on top of cucumbers. Serve. Makes about 24 hors d'oeurves. o RE: Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by foodonastump (My Page) on Fri, Jun 8, 12 at 18:25 Tricia - I agree with your differentiation between fish and "seafood", on a colloquial level anyway, but I don't see any recipes here that aren't fish. Offhand I see two that include shellfish, but there's fish in there! I love the following recipe. I've made it a few times and posted it on WFD a while back. Red Snapper en Papillote Recipe courtesy Alton Brown Ingredients 1 cup couscous 1 (2-pound) whole red snapper, cleaned, head on 2 teaspoons salt, plus pinch for couscous 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 small bunch fresh oregano 1 small bunch fresh parsley 1 whole lemon, thinly sliced 1 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 cup halved grape tomatoes 1 cup drained and quartered artichoke hearts 1/2 cup white wine 1 tablespoon butter Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Rinse couscous in fine mesh strainer, under cold water, lay out on parchment lined baking sheet and sprinkle with pinch of salt. Set aside. Cut parchment paper into 15 by 48-inch sheet. Fold in 1/2 and lay on baking/cookie sheet. Unfold and lay snapper diagonally on sheet pan on top of 1 layer of parchment. Salt and pepper fish, inside and out. Place herbs inside cavity of fish along with 1/2 of lemon, and 1/2 of red onion. Arrange couscous next to fish on all sides. Put garlic, and remaining lemon and red onion on fish and lay tomatoes and artichoke hearts around outside of couscous, creating somewhat of a wall. Pour wine over fish and dot with butter. Fold over edges of parchment paper, stapling if necessary, to create and almost airtight seal. Bake in oven for 30 minutes. Carefully open and serve (be aware of bones in the fish). o RE: Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by Bumblebeez (My Page) on Fri, Jun 8, 12 at 20:46 I made Ruthanna's PARMESAN FRIED FLOUNDER WITH TOMATO-BASIL BUTTER tonight and it was wonderful! As I am incapable of not changing a recipe outside of fluffy cakes, I did make a few changes but nothing inherent to the core recipe. I used defrosted tilapia, and for the tomato butter, cut the butter ingredient in half while doubling the garlic. The other ingredients stayed the same but the fish was fried so didn't want to gild the lily. Already more calories than I normally make for dinner but it was so good! And I used panko for the dried bread crumbs. Thank you Anne and Ruthanna! o RE: Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by sally2 (My Page) on Sat, Jun 9, 12 at 9:38 Okay, so I guess she meant no shellfish recipes. My mother was allergic to shellfish, so she didn't eat it, except for the rare serving of shrimp. Crab made her very sick. I don't typically eat fish, but I am interested in recipes, since I occasionally prepare it for the family. Sally o RE: Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by paprikash (My Page) on Sat, Jun 9, 12 at 10:14 Here's a couple of great recipes for those cans of tuna fish that may be in your pantry. I think I may have posted them before but they are definitely worth consideration. Mediterranean Tuna Casserole Recipe By : Cooking Enthusiast Catalog Serving Size : 4 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 6 ounces egg noodles -- cooked al dente 3 tablespoons butter 1/2 red pepper -- diced 1 clove garlic -- peeled and minced 4 ounces baby portobella mushrooms -- sliced 1 7 oz can artichoke hearts -- drained and chopped 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk 1 cup heavy cream 2 4 oz cans bonito del norte tuna -- drained 3/4 cup parmesan cheese -- shredded 3 scallions -- thinly sliced 1/2 cup crispy onions 1/4 cup Italian style panko breadcrumbs Melt butter in large saucepot over medium heat. Add red peppers and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add mushrooms and cook until soft, about 4-6 minutes. Stir in artichoke hearts and flour. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in milk and heavy cream and cook until sauce thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon, about 12-15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat. In large bowl, combine the egg noodles, tuna, scallions, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese and sauce mixture. Grease a 10" round casserole, add noodle mixture and top with crispy onions, remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs. Bake in a 400* oven for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. MY NOTES : I probably used closer to 8 oz of baby portobellas and I used regular panko crumbs. I used the canned French's onion rings (Cooking Enthusiast sells their "crispy onions" but I've never bought them). The French's onion rings were starting to burn after 15 minutes so don't top with them until the last 8 to 10 minutes or leave them off. I do buy my tuna fish from Cooking Enthusiast -- it's packed in olive oil and wonderful but I am sure regular tuna fish packed in olive oil will work fine, too. ---------------------------- This is a Marcella Hazan recipe which is one of our favorites: Pasta with Tuna and Tomato Sauce 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic -- finely chopped 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes 6 ounces Italian tuna fish in olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons fresh parsley -- chopped salt and pepper 8 ounces penne pasta (boiled for about 10 minutes) Saute the garlic in the olive oil until it turns pale gold. Add the canned tomatoes with their juice, stir, and simmer steadily for around 20 minutes. Drain the tuna and flake it into the tomatoes, stirring to distribute it evenly. No need to cook it - just warm it through. Taste for seasoning and correct for salt if necessary. Add a little freshly ground black pepper, the butter and the parsley, and mix again. Toss with the pasta in the skillet. Makes 2 servings. (My only change is the diced tomatoes -- I buy them with garlic, basil and oregano already added. Also, DH is a big eater but this serves 3 not 2) o RE: Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by jessyf (My Page) on Sun, Jun 10, 12 at 19:31 My son and I LOVE this salmon bisque -might be a good way to use tomatoes once they start coming out of our ears! Two version: the restaurant original, and my variation. Robin's Restaurant Salmon Bisque From Chef Chris Walker Makes 12 servings. Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 2 cups sliced leeks 1/2 LB sliced mushrooms 1 Tblsp crushed garlic 46 ozs clam juice or fish stock 4 cups canned crushed tomatoes 1/2 c chopped fresh parsley 2 tsp dried dill weed 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 4 cups salmon filet cut into half inch cubes 4 cups cream 1/4 cup flour Fresh dill sprigs for garnish Method: Melt butter in large pot. Add leeks, mushrooms, & garlic. Saute for approximately 5 minutes. Add clam juice, tomatoes, parsley, dill & salt & pepper. Heat broth to almost boiling & add salmon. Cook salmon for about 3-5 minutes. Stir in cream & whisk in flour. Reheat. To serve, garnish with fresh dill sprigs. Jessica's variation Salmon Bisque 1/2 cup butter 2 cups sliced leeks or onions (I use a bag of Trader Joe's frozen leeks if fresh aren't available) 1/2 LB sliced mushrooms 1 Tblsp crushed garlic 1 mason jar (3 cups) of frozen home made fish stock 1 box Trader Joe's Creamy Tomato soup - omit cream from original recipe 1/2 c chopped fresh parsley 2 tsp dried dill weed 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper Amount to taste salmon filet cut into half inch cubes, or a package of lox, or cooked leftover salmon Method: Melt butter in large pot. Add leeks, mushrooms, & garlic. Saute for approximately 5 minutes. Add fish stock, tomato soup, parsley, dill & salt & pepper. Heat broth to almost boiling & turn down flame to a simmer. Reduce liquid to taste, then add salmon. Cook salmon for about 3-5 minutes. Serve. Here is a link that might be useful: Robin's Restaurant in Cambria, CA - Salmon Bisque o RE: Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by klseiverd (My Page) on Sun, Jun 10, 12 at 20:24 Somebody mentioned Emeril's Essence (BAM, to me)... I have recipe for it... NO need to buy when you probably have all of the ingredients in your pantry already! o RE: Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by clairebuoyant (My Page) on Mon, Jun 11, 12 at 19:08 HI, I haven't been around for a long time , but here is one of my favorites, very flavorful, very simple. Grilled Tuna Steaks (source: Martha Stewart.com) Look for moist, translucent tuna that's shiny pink or red; avoid fish with any hint of browning. Martha Stewart Living, July 2004 Yield Serves 4 Ingredients 4 one-inch-thick tuna steaks, (about 4 ounces each) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill Zest and juice of 1 lemon 6 anchovy fillets, cut into thirds 1 medium clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh oregano 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh basil Directions Preheat a ridged stovetop grill pan or outdoor grill. Season tuna with salt and pepper. Brush grill pan or grill with oil. Grill tuna until well browned but still rare, about 2 minutes per side; the flesh will be firm and tight. For medium rare, cook 1 minute more, until the flesh begins to pull apart. For medium, cook 2 minutes more, until the flesh flakes apart. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine lemon zest and juice, anchovies, oil, and garlic. Bring to boil over medium heat, remove from heat, and stir in oregano and basil. Serve immediately with sauce spooned over tuna. o RE: Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by iris_gal (My Page) on Wed, Jun 13, 12 at 20:55 Trout Amandine (Brennan's) 4 - 6 trout 4 oz. butter 1/3 c. slivered almonds juice of 2 lemons 2 T. Worcestershire 1 T. minced parsley Saute trout in butter; remove. Add almonds until golden. Add remaining ingredients & heat. Serve over trout. o RE: Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by Lindac (My Page) on Thu, Jun 14, 12 at 10:05 When people use the term "seafood"....I think they mean to include shell fish and ocean fish....as well as surimi crab and "shrimp shapes" etc. fish to me can include trout as well as mahi mahi and flounder etc. For that exquisitely fresh fish that was swimming only hours ago, I still think the best way to cook it is to dredge in flour or perhaps panko and pan fry in butter. Serve with lemon and perhaps chopped parsley. I guess I am a purist....I prefer my steak grilled with a bit of kosher salt and many other things cooked simply....I mean really....what's better than a filet of bass pan fried, a baked potato with butter and salt and pepper and an ear or2 of corn....also with just butter and salt! Un yum....or om-nom! LOL! But a side of salmon cooked on a cedar plank over a charcoal fire is pretty darn good too! o RE: Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by walnutcreek (My Page) on Fri, Jun 15, 12 at 10:17 I totally agree with you Lindac. o RE: Cookalong #49 ---- FISH!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Wed, Jun 27, 12 at 11:08 We are overdue for a new Cookalong. Busy time of year.... I drew Jessyf from the hat and sent an email. She got back to me right away and picked mangos. Here is a link that might be useful: Cookalong #50------- MANGOS

Yes, he's a cute little guy, and an absolute terror in the pasture, LOL. He's also fuzzy and makes you just want to grab him. Fortunately, they're a lot less cute when they become 1000 pounds of bull, and start pushing everything and everyone around! I love my animals, my cows are treated just like my horses, I love 'em all. I pet them and play with them and feed them treats and they follow me around. Even when it's time for them to become beef they don't go into a trailer and spend time in a stock yard, away from their herd in a strange place. I have Dallas come to the farm to slaughter and so they are born here, spend their lives here and only leave here after their death, which is as quick and painless as I can arrange. If I had to eat commercial beef, I'd give it up too. They way they are raised and fed and treated offends me, it's a cruel industry and not a good life for those animals. So, I raise my own. It seems contra-indicative, but I raise my own beef because I DO love my animals, and I believe that everyone should remember where that meat comes from and the animals that produced it, and make their lives safe, happy and contented and their final demise as quick and painless as possible. rgreen, I like a good veggie burger too. I actually eat meat about 3 or 4 times a week, not even every day. I've even kind of lost my taste for bacon and ham, although I know that's heresy, LOL. And yes, I raise my own pigs and chickens too. Now, back to those burgers. olychick, Grandma used to tell me to mix ice chips into the meat and that they would produce steam as the ice melted and keep the meat moister, so it's not a new concept at all. As for size, a quarter pounder is a bit more even than I want, maybe 5 burgers per pound or even 6, although mine don't shrink appreciably and some fattier meat might. I don't want it really crunchy on the outside, but I do want a bit of browned "crust", and warm in the middle, not cold. Annie