back to business

the original reason for the whole blog was to have a record of meals for my clients. so i have been posting the meals that i have prepared for them, and they are listed on the right side of this page under - "client meal." i have many to input, so keep an eye on that section.

meanwhile, here's a little dish that's easy to prepare, and sure to impress. . .

salmon with lemon broth and pea puree

cocktail sauce

1/2 cup of ketchup
1-2 tablespoons of prepared horseradish - depending on how much heat you want
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
a dash of worcestershire

fresh fish tacos

i love tacos. i love the fact that you can add so many different ingredients and spices, fold it all up, and you've got something great. they allow you to be creative. i also love eating food with my hands, whether it's a sandwich, a burger, slice of pizza, you name it...it's comforting and easy. . . grab it and bite! no utensils required.

so, i made fish tacos last night for my clients. i used tilapia. it's a fish that can hold its own and accept the flavors you throw at it. it's flaky and light.

i rubbed the fish with olive oil, rough chopped cilantro, fresh diced jalapenos and cumin. then let sit in the fridge for about 45 minutes.

while preheating the grill pan, i took the fish out and squeezed lime juice over them.

in the meantime i prepared the following toppings:

red/green cabbage with a dash of white wine vinegar, salt and pepper
diced tomatoes with jalapeno, fresh garlic, salt and pepper
grilled corn - cut off the cob . . . with cumin, salt and pepper
sour cream with chopped chipotles in adobo
chopped fresh cilantro
lime

i prefer corn tortillas with most tacos, but for these, i like warmed flour tortillas

ciabatta schmatta

i hope i have finally learned my lesson . . .i just don't like ciabatta bread. some may like it, i think it makes eating a sandwich difficult, and tears up the top of my mouth! i like a sandwich where each ingredient plays an equal role. the bread should participate just as the other ingredients, the chicken, the pancetta, the arugula, the dressing, etc. but not ciabatta, it always wants to be the star; overbearing and kind of getting in the way. i had such high hopes for this one, even waiting 10 minutes for it to come out of the bakers oven. okay, so you get my point. needless to say, this sandwich has great potential. i made it for company on sunday and can't wait to try again with a different loaf. i stumbled upon it on the food network site, ina garten's recipe. i changed the dressing and used fage 0% greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise and thought it was delicious. just curious, am i the only one with a ciabatta hatred?

crab cakes with corn saute and cauliflower

baked crab cakes
fresh lump crab meat, saltines,
egg, parsley, worcestershire,
lemon juice, old bay, pepper

with homemade cocktail sauce

corn saute
with leeks, mushrooms, pancetta,
lemon juice, salt and pepper

cauliflower casserole
steamed cauliflower with one slice
of 2% cheese, salt and pepper,
topped with grated cheddar

mixed green salad
with cucumbers, tomatoes,
peppers, and carrots

with balsamic vinaigrette

chicken saltimbocca with potatoes and green beans

chicken saltimbocca
bonless, skinless chicken breast
topped with fresh sage, prosciutto
and fresh mozzarella

smashed new potatoes
with low sodium chicken broth
fat free milk, salt and pepper

fresh green beans
steamed and sauteed in olive oil,
garlic, salt, and pepper

romaine salad
with peppers, cucumbers,
celery, and maytag blue cheese

with balsamic vinaigrette