Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Salmon Patties

1 pack salmon
1 egg
1 green onion - chopped - just the green top
yellow corn meal

In a mixing bowl add the salmon, egg, green onion top and just enough corn meal for it to come together. Make into patties.

In a skillet, heat over medium high heat some veggie oil.

Once the oil is hot, add the patties to the skillet.

Cook until golden brown, flip over and cook second side until golden brown.

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Meatloaf

1.5 lbs 80% ground beef
1.5 lbs ground pork
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
2 eggs
1 hoagie roll
3 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
1 cup ketchup
salt & pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a bowl mix all ingredients until well combined.
3. Place in baking dish, and shape into a loaf
4. Bake for 1 hour or until cooked through.
5. Drain off any grease and serve with roasted veggies.

Simple Marinara

3 cloves garlic
3 TBSP olive oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup green pepper, diced
1/4 cup carrot, diced
1 - 28oz can crushed tomatoes
1 - 28oz can tomato sauce
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup fresh Parmesan, grated
2 1/2 TBSP dried parsley
2 1/2 TBSP dried oregano

1. Heat oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat.
2. Saute garlic, onions, peppers, and carrots until aromatic and tender.
3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, oregano, Parmesan and bay leaves.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for an hour.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Onion & Red Pepper Crustini

Italian bread from deli, sliced
small yellow or white onion, sliced
1/2 red pepper, chopped (large pieces)
Olive Oil
Thin pat of butter
Fresh grated Parmesan Cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Lay slices of bread on baking sheet.
Drizzle bread with olive oil.
Place in oven until very lightly toasted then remove from oven.
In a small saute pan, add a little olive oil and thin pat of butter.
Add onion slices and red pepper.
Cook until tender and onion is starting to caramelize.
Place onions & peppers on top of bread.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and place back in oven until cheese is melted.

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Braised Short Ribs

3 lbs short ribs
Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper
1 large yellow or white onion
1 cup white wine
1 cup water

Season short ribs with salt & pepper to taste.
Chop onion. Place in bottom of Crock Pot.
In a pan, sear ribs in olive oil. Once seared, place in Crock Pot.
Add water & wine to pan to deglaze pan.
Pour liquid from pan on top of ribs.Cover Crock Pot and cook on high for 3 1/2 hours.
Remove lid and cook for another 45 minutes.
Scoop out meat, onions & broth then serve.