After really enjoying the grilled lamb, I had a quite a bit of the tzatziki sauce left. I had used it for potato salad and to top the lamb, but I was out of ideas. So I’m thinking, gyros? Wasn’t in the mood for them. See that’s the thing, I am not the most creative cook in the kitchen. Coming up with ideas generates quite a bit of brain smoke. I wish I could be more like you
Many consider smoked salmon to be a very great tasting treat that is too expensive for the budget of the average person. Until recently most people only got to experience the rich taste of high quality smoked fish at expensive brunches or fancy dinner parties. Now, thanks to the internet, it is possible to find a wide variety of salmon gifts online without going outside of your budget.The first thing that comes to mind when most people think of smoked salmon is lox. Lox is the word used to refer to a salmon fillet that is being served cold. Cold salmon that has been smoked might not sound particularly appetizing to most people but it is a delicious treat. Lox can be added to the breakfast or brunch table to help celebrate a birthday, holiday, or special event.Some people think that lox is
by Alton Brown Smoked Salmon Recipe ingredient1 cup kosher salt1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns 2 large salmon fillets or sides, pin bones removed Smoked Salmon Recipe Preparetion :In a bowl, mix together salt, sugar, brown sugar and peppercorns. Spread extra-wide aluminum foil a little longer than the length of the fish and top with an equally long layer of plastic wrap. Sprinkle 1/3 of the rub onto the plastic. Lay 1 side of the fish skin down onto the rub. Sprinkle 1/3 of the rub onto the flesh of the salmon. Place second side of salmon, flesh down onto the first side. Use the remaining rub to cover the skin on the top piece. Fold plastic over to cover then close edges of foil together and crimp tightly around the fish.
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As the gift giving season approaches yet again, many consumers thoughts turn to gift baskets. They’re an easy, affordable way to give personalized gifts to your loved ones, friends, or coworkers. However, creativity is also key. Does anyone really want another seventeen-tiered popcorn tower? So what’s the answer?
I often get emails from folks in America asking for traditional Irish recipes they could cook at home. Since they can't get real ham over there and we don't actually eat corned beef and cabbage I usually end up suggesting Irish smoked salmon with Brown Soda bread. This is something you will usually find as an appetizer or hors d'oeuvre in many Irish homes. You can get fancy with it by using
I often get emails from folks in America asking for traditional Irish recipes they could cook at home. Since they can't get real ham over there and we don't actually eat corned beef and cabbage I usually end up suggesting Irish smoked salmon with Brown Soda bread. This is something you will usually find as an appetizer or hors d'oeuvre in many Irish homes. You can get fancy with it by using
My son placed the weirdest order on Tuesday for yesterday's dinner. He wanted Smoked Salmon and Wakame. Huh?! *Scratch head* What a combination! Is it a test for me or what? Anyway, we did buy home a pack of Smoked Salmon and we still have plenty of Wakame in the freezer. I made him Smoked Salmon Nigiri and Wakame Salad with the 2 ingredients he requested. Ingredients: Nori Smoked Salmon, Chopped into bits Cooked Rice, Shaped into balls How to do it:Wrap the nori around the rice ball.Place some Smoked Salmon in it.Serve.
