If you find this blog...
please know...
I do not know what the heck I am doing...
just posting my thoughts , recipes,
...happy with an idea that someone may actually use it!!
:)
anyhow...
this morning in a grocery store, at the seafood/meat counter I was waiting to be served and a young woman asked me if I can share with her an idea for a recipe to make the salmon...(I was ordering)...
so I told her...
exactly what I will be happy to share with you...
We have family of 3 adults and a 4 year old boy...
so I will buy a salmon filet about 1-1/2lb in size...
(I keep any fish in coolest part of the fridge and no longer than a day)...
before grilling I would put little salt, and dill (fresh or dry) maybe 1 tablespoon of olive oil and marinate it for 1-2 hours...
make grill medium hot , lower to low and place sliced salmon on a grill
(the 1-1/2 lb salmon filet I probably would slice into 4-5 pieces)
keep it for about 7-10 minutes, turn it over and grill for another 5-7 minutes...
if you take a fork and can seperate the 'flakes" of fish flesh ...it is done...
I am not a guru nor fancy ...you might use lemon juice to 'cover-up' the smell of fish...
if you have someone that really does not like 'fish smell' you might to soak it in milk for an hour or so...
...dill is not necessary if you don't have it handy...
little pepper, and /or garlic, basil, thyme will do as well...
I suppose it is a personal taste that matters the most!!
Side dishes with it?
rice of some sort (we love wild rice mixtures), and plenty of grilled vegetables...
mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, red onion...
I hope I will remember to share with you salmon bake with feta cheese and pine nuts...
...I am not kidding you! the recipe is to die for!!!
Have a SUPER-DUPER Weekend!!!
Friday, July 3, 2009
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Easy Chicken Dinner!!
This one is as easy at it goes!!!
the original name is: IDIOT CHICKEN!!
(don't get offended...years ago I could not boil water for tea without burning it!!!)
:))
anyway...
for this recipe the best chicken parts are thighs and drums...
many times on sale...they make NOT TO BEAT BARGAIN!!!
place them skin up in an ovenproof dish (lasagna type)...
sprinkle them with bread crumb mixture...
Mixture:
1/2 cup bread crumbs (I use Progresso Italian style, but any will do)
1 tablespoon sweet paprika powder
1 teaspoon salt( I use Coarse Kosher, but any will do)
1 teaspoon marjoran (oregano or basil will do a good sub)
OK...preheat oven to 400 degrees and sprinkle half of the mixture over the chicken parts...
put in the oven, bake for about 20 minuts...
take them out, turn it over, sprinkle the remaining half of mixture, lower the oven to 350 degrees and bake another 25 minutes...
Please remember that not every oven is the same...so you need to make sure chicken is done...
poke one piece (the biggest one) with a fork...if the juice comes running clear they are done...you may use meat thermometer (160)
Side note...
I usually buy the big tray of chicken parts on sale...
and use left overs for pasta-chicken salad for the next day lunch or use the left over chicken meat for OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD Paprikarz!!! (recipe coming up in the next couple of days)
The biggest thing with me and the kitchen is...
I love to eat!!!.... GOOD, INEXPENSIVE and FAST!!! :)))
Good side dishes?...
mashed potatoes
and
cucumber salad (thinly sliced peeled cucumbers with sour cream, salt, ground black pepper and dill)
the original name is: IDIOT CHICKEN!!
(don't get offended...years ago I could not boil water for tea without burning it!!!)
:))
anyway...
for this recipe the best chicken parts are thighs and drums...
many times on sale...they make NOT TO BEAT BARGAIN!!!
place them skin up in an ovenproof dish (lasagna type)...
sprinkle them with bread crumb mixture...
Mixture:
1/2 cup bread crumbs (I use Progresso Italian style, but any will do)
1 tablespoon sweet paprika powder
1 teaspoon salt( I use Coarse Kosher, but any will do)
1 teaspoon marjoran (oregano or basil will do a good sub)
OK...preheat oven to 400 degrees and sprinkle half of the mixture over the chicken parts...
put in the oven, bake for about 20 minuts...
take them out, turn it over, sprinkle the remaining half of mixture, lower the oven to 350 degrees and bake another 25 minutes...
Please remember that not every oven is the same...so you need to make sure chicken is done...
poke one piece (the biggest one) with a fork...if the juice comes running clear they are done...you may use meat thermometer (160)
Side note...
I usually buy the big tray of chicken parts on sale...
and use left overs for pasta-chicken salad for the next day lunch or use the left over chicken meat for OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD Paprikarz!!! (recipe coming up in the next couple of days)
The biggest thing with me and the kitchen is...
I love to eat!!!.... GOOD, INEXPENSIVE and FAST!!! :)))
Good side dishes?...
mashed potatoes
and
cucumber salad (thinly sliced peeled cucumbers with sour cream, salt, ground black pepper and dill)
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
BBQ RIBS - the EASY WAY!!!
I don't know about you...
...I must be an Idiot!!!
took me years to learn to make the best RIBS ever!!!!
I went over and tried more recipes for bbq ribs than I care to remember...
...cook, marinate, do this, don't do that... the advise was good , I am sure...
but it did not 'produce' the kind of ribs you can eat until you explode!!! :)))
...well finally, last year..
I got the hang of it!!!
I got THE BEST marks from people not shy to say what they think!...
:)
OK...
here it is!
Buy a Baby Back Ribs (I use fresh or defrosted)...it really does not matter..
...usually 7-10 bones in each slab.
salt (Coarse Kosher Salt)
coarse ground black pepper (don't be affraid of pepper!!) ;)
(place salted and peppered ribs in a ziploc bag in a fridge for about 2 hours before grilling)
be mindfull of children...they have much more sensative taste and something "just right' for you is way too spicy for them!!! For my 4-year-old Grandson I actually make one piece with less salt and pepper (left overs make the most awesome sandwich the next day!!!)
anyhow...
calculate about 2 hours for grilling ...
I do preheat my gas grill...with a charcoal I wait until the charcoal is 3/4 done...
you want low heat..place the ribs bone down on a upper rack (for gas grill), close the lid and let it be...
...for 90 minutes...
... avoid the urge to lift the lid...move 'em..fiddle with them...check 'em...
...trust me !!!
after 90 minutes open the lid...brush your favorite bbq sauce and let it gril on medium heat for 15 minutes turning it couple of times.
...
OK...got it?! :)
I must tell you...there is no way I will promise you it will be perfect the first time...
...you need to "feel" your grill and most likely will not be happy the first time around..
but the try is WELL worth it!!!
..
... a side note:
I would make red skin potatoes cut in wedges (any potatoes will do)...grilled at the same time ..
on a side or lower rack...
...potatoes..
I cut them into somewhat double-orange size sections...toss them with couple of tablespoons of olive oil, salt, teaspoon of red paprika and tablespoon of rosemary (crushed)
as a side dish...any vegetable (love grilled red onion)...any salad is good..
check in the next few days for my salad ideas!!
...I must be an Idiot!!!
took me years to learn to make the best RIBS ever!!!!
I went over and tried more recipes for bbq ribs than I care to remember...
...cook, marinate, do this, don't do that... the advise was good , I am sure...
but it did not 'produce' the kind of ribs you can eat until you explode!!! :)))
...well finally, last year..
I got the hang of it!!!
I got THE BEST marks from people not shy to say what they think!...
:)
OK...
here it is!
Buy a Baby Back Ribs (I use fresh or defrosted)...it really does not matter..
...usually 7-10 bones in each slab.
salt (Coarse Kosher Salt)
coarse ground black pepper (don't be affraid of pepper!!) ;)
(place salted and peppered ribs in a ziploc bag in a fridge for about 2 hours before grilling)
be mindfull of children...they have much more sensative taste and something "just right' for you is way too spicy for them!!! For my 4-year-old Grandson I actually make one piece with less salt and pepper (left overs make the most awesome sandwich the next day!!!)
anyhow...
calculate about 2 hours for grilling ...
I do preheat my gas grill...with a charcoal I wait until the charcoal is 3/4 done...
you want low heat..place the ribs bone down on a upper rack (for gas grill), close the lid and let it be...
...for 90 minutes...
... avoid the urge to lift the lid...move 'em..fiddle with them...check 'em...
...trust me !!!
after 90 minutes open the lid...brush your favorite bbq sauce and let it gril on medium heat for 15 minutes turning it couple of times.
...
OK...got it?! :)
I must tell you...there is no way I will promise you it will be perfect the first time...
...you need to "feel" your grill and most likely will not be happy the first time around..
but the try is WELL worth it!!!
..
... a side note:
I would make red skin potatoes cut in wedges (any potatoes will do)...grilled at the same time ..
on a side or lower rack...
...potatoes..
I cut them into somewhat double-orange size sections...toss them with couple of tablespoons of olive oil, salt, teaspoon of red paprika and tablespoon of rosemary (crushed)
as a side dish...any vegetable (love grilled red onion)...any salad is good..
check in the next few days for my salad ideas!!
Monday, June 22, 2009
EASY Banana Bread
This bread does not get any simpler and it is delicious!!!!
...and a great way to use-up ripe bananas nobody wants to eat anymore!!! :)))
1/3 cup veg oil
1-1/2 cup mashed bananas (about 3 large)
3 eggs
2-1/3 cup Bisquick mix
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
If you are watching your calories...I am cheating a little with the sugar (3/4 cup is fine), and also mix veg oil with apple sauce (50/50)
Mix all together, bake in preheated (350) oven for about 55-65 minutes
It really is delicious ...and you can whip it up in no time at all!!!
Many times I will pick-up bananas on clearence in grocery store and make 2 loaves...
wonderful for breakfast with coffee, snack in the afternoon.
...and a great way to use-up ripe bananas nobody wants to eat anymore!!! :)))
1/3 cup veg oil
1-1/2 cup mashed bananas (about 3 large)
3 eggs
2-1/3 cup Bisquick mix
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
If you are watching your calories...I am cheating a little with the sugar (3/4 cup is fine), and also mix veg oil with apple sauce (50/50)
Mix all together, bake in preheated (350) oven for about 55-65 minutes
It really is delicious ...and you can whip it up in no time at all!!!
Many times I will pick-up bananas on clearence in grocery store and make 2 loaves...
wonderful for breakfast with coffee, snack in the afternoon.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Meatloaf on a budget
Meatloaf on a budget...
Combine:
1lb ground beef
1lb ground turkey (you can use chicken, pork...I usually use whatever I get cheaper at the store)
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
1/2 red pepper (finely chopped)
cup of celery (f/c)
few white mushrooms (f/c)
1/2 cup oats (you can use breadcrumbs)
1/4 cup ketchup (you can use tomato sauce)
1 egg
salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, garlic powder (about 1/2 teaspoon each)
combine together but do not overmix
form a french bread type loaf in a ovenproof deep dish.
Bake in preheated oven (350) for about an hour.
after 45 minutes brush with BBQ sauce, or ketchup...
let rest for 10 minutes or so before slicing .
I have a reputation at home for cooking with everything what does not get away from me :))
If you missing some of the ingrediens don't worry...
substitute or add...don't have oats...don't have breadcrumbs?..
add a slice of bread thorn to pieces...
don't have fresh onion? add dried chopped onion...you don't have to add any veggies what-so-ever...the same with spices...salt you kind of need but everything else is an option.
Experiment!!
This meatloaf should not cost you more than $6-8 dollars and will be somewhat 4-6 adult servings (1.50-2.00 per serving)
with little mashed potatoes and corn from a can (frozen or fresh ear) as a side veggie you are looking at some restaurant a dinner worth around 9 dollars...
I was thinking ...
...yeah...sometimes I do ;)
....
living in Michigan nowdays all you hear is the economy and hardship people are in...everywhere for that matter...but in Michigan it seem everything and everybody somehow is associated with Auto Industry...
so anyway...
I thought I will post a meatloaf recipe...
Easy, inexpensive recipes will come daily...
I hope you will use some of them and write your comments, questions, and ideas.
Combine:
1lb ground beef
1lb ground turkey (you can use chicken, pork...I usually use whatever I get cheaper at the store)
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
1/2 red pepper (finely chopped)
cup of celery (f/c)
few white mushrooms (f/c)
1/2 cup oats (you can use breadcrumbs)
1/4 cup ketchup (you can use tomato sauce)
1 egg
salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, garlic powder (about 1/2 teaspoon each)
combine together but do not overmix
form a french bread type loaf in a ovenproof deep dish.
Bake in preheated oven (350) for about an hour.
after 45 minutes brush with BBQ sauce, or ketchup...
let rest for 10 minutes or so before slicing .
I have a reputation at home for cooking with everything what does not get away from me :))
If you missing some of the ingrediens don't worry...
substitute or add...don't have oats...don't have breadcrumbs?..
add a slice of bread thorn to pieces...
don't have fresh onion? add dried chopped onion...you don't have to add any veggies what-so-ever...the same with spices...salt you kind of need but everything else is an option.
Experiment!!
This meatloaf should not cost you more than $6-8 dollars and will be somewhat 4-6 adult servings (1.50-2.00 per serving)
with little mashed potatoes and corn from a can (frozen or fresh ear) as a side veggie you are looking at some restaurant a dinner worth around 9 dollars...
I was thinking ...
...yeah...sometimes I do ;)
....
living in Michigan nowdays all you hear is the economy and hardship people are in...everywhere for that matter...but in Michigan it seem everything and everybody somehow is associated with Auto Industry...
so anyway...
I thought I will post a meatloaf recipe...
Easy, inexpensive recipes will come daily...
I hope you will use some of them and write your comments, questions, and ideas.
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