Oct 4, 2011

Vegetable & Tuna Roll

I’ve been meaning to try this recipe -or at least try a modified version of it- ever since I saw it printed in a magazine several weeks ago. It seemed so savory, hearty and simple. Perfect for a lazy Sunday brunch or lunch or dinner (might want to add a salad). Then life got in the way, but finally I got around to making it. I made a few tweaks,…

Jun 20, 2011

Cedar Plank Salmon

Trying to cut back on the superlatives just isn’t gonna happen when you taste something as delicious as this glazed cedar plank salmon. I took one of Guy Fieri’s recipes. I adapted it, and then I adapted it some more. After lots of fine-tuning I got to the point where it was exactly right for my taste buds. As if cedar plank salmon isn’t amazing enough by itself, this one…

Jun 8, 2011

Cod with Parma Ham & Asparagus

And lime sauce! Let’s not forget the lime sauce, even though it’s more like a (warm) lime dressing! I’ve been on a major lime binge recently that I’m sure has nothing to do with the new squeezer. Nothing whatsoever. It’s those simple dishes with only a handful of fresh good-quality ingredients that have the restaurant quality I always look for. Is that the wow factor, simplicity? I think it is….

Mar 24, 2011

Cod with a Salsa Twist

I’m trying to eat more fish, at least once a week. It’s tasty, easy to cook, healthy and what’s even better; it lends itself to versatility. You can be as creative as you want with toppings, crusts and sauces. I just wish it wasn’t so darn expensive. At least in the Netherlands it is. So, I tend to play it safe when cooking fish. But there’s one combination that’s simply…

Dec 6, 2010

Steamed Cod, Champ and Mustard Sauce

This recipe is more like a mix & match of some of my favorite recipes. Here’s how it’s built up: I like to steam fish. It’s one of the lightest and healthiest ways of cooking fish, but that’s not why it’s my preferred method: the fish holds its natural flavor when cooked like this. That’s a big plus to me. The mash is an Irish recipe called Champ. Mashed potatoes…

Sep 20, 2010

Cod with Pesto and Tomato

I’m all for crazy recipes. Going wild with cooking techniques, combining unusual flavors to try to come up with that one fun recipe is a trip in and of itself. With one big exception; fish. I’m a fish purist. Fresh, good-quality fish doesn’t need adornment. It doesn’t need a truckload of ingredients and flavors because a good piece of fish, just like a good steak, stands on its own. You…