Author: Kathy Burke
Grilled Wild Salmon with Asian Mustard Glaze
6 wild Alaska salmon fillets, 6 ounces each, bone and skin removed
1/2 teaspoon sea salt and black pepper
Glaze
3 tablespoons sesame’ olive oil
1/3 cup dry mustard powder
1/2 cup honey
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon tamari
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup of brown mustard
½ cup of orange juice
1 teaspoon of ground ginger
1 teaspoon chopped parsley
1. Prepare a charcoal grill.
2. When charcoal is hot and has a coat of ash, spread around the coals to create an even heat source.
3. Season the salmon filets with salt on both sides.
4. Place the fish on the grill and cover with either the grill lid or a stainless steel bowl. Grill for approximately 8–10 minutes without turning.
5. Meanwhile, mix the oil, mustard powder, brown mustard, honey, water, soy sauce, orange juice, ginger, and parsley and tamari to a thick glaze. During the last 3–4 minutes, brush fish with the glaze.
6. Turn filets on the grill and replace cover until salmon is finished cooking.
7. Serve each piece with a simple green salad or seasonal grilled vegetables for a delicious meal.
Black-eyed Peas and Jalapeno Soup
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded, deveined, and chopped (wear gloves to prevent irritation)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 cup water
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 small onion or 2 scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
In a medium nonstick saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil. Sauté the chopped onions, jalapeño peppers, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the peas, broth, cumin, coriander, and water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the flavors are blended, about 45 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the sherry, lime juice, and salt. Let the mixture cool slightly.
Transfer the soup to a food processor or blender; puree. Pour back into the saucepan and heat to serving temperature. Serve immediately topped with the finely chopped onion and cilantro.
Makes 4 Servings
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Apple Pie
2 Basic Pie Crusts, unbaked
3 pounds Golden Delicious apples (about 8 medium), peeled, cored, and cut into thin slices
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup + 2 teaspoons sugar
1½ tablespoons all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg white, lightly beaten
Preheat the oven to 450˚F.
On a floured surface, roll out 1 pie dough to a 12-13 inch circle. Fit the dough into a 9 inch pie pan, pressing to fit and allowing excess dough to hang over the edge. In a large bowl, combine the apples, lemon juice, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the sugar, the flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to the apples and toss well. Transfer the apple mixture to the pie shell.
On a floured surface, roll out the second pie dough to a 12-13-inch inch circle. Place second pie dough over the apple filling and press the dough over the apple filling and presses the dough edges; fold over to seal, crimping the edges to form a rim. Brush the dough with the beaten egg white and sprinkle with the remaining 2 teaspoons sugar. With the tip of a knife, make several 1/2-inch slits through the top of the pie.
Bake the pie 15 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 350˚F and bake until golden and the filling bubbling, 45-50 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.