Mulligatawny Soup

I have been wanting to make this dish for a while now. I combined parts of a few different recipes I found and this is what came out. I'd give it an A for sure!

1 cup red Daal (masoor)
1 cup celery chopped
1 onion chopped
1 tomato chopped
2 carrots peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chopped garlic
1 teaspoon of cumin
1 teaspoon of turmeric
1 teaspoon of curry powder
1/2 teaspoon of dried coriander
1/2 teaspoon of garam masala
1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon fresh chopped ginger
2 cloves
2 bay leaves
2 pods of cardamom
6 cups chicken stock
Sea salt to taste

Sautée onion, celery, for a few minutes in oil until slightly soft. Next add tomato, garlic and ginger-- cook for a few minutes. Add Daal and all the spices, Sautée for a minute then add chicken stock. Bring to a boil then reduce and simmer for 40 minutes. Once lentils are soft, take out bay leaves, cardamom, cloves and blend in a blender or with a hand blender until smooth. Add 1 cup of coconut milk and mix until its to temperature. Serve with basmati rice and garnish with cilantro and green onion.

Cuban Chicken

He's eating this shit at 11pm-- and I'm watching! fML!

Tres Leches Cake

I have not found a great recipe for one of these babies, but I can tell you -- order one at Chuy's!

Fried Eggs over White Wine Mushrooms

Who doesn't love eggs? I do, I do! Here is a quick easy recipe that will add some flavor to your breakfast. Sautée baby Bella mushrooms in butter and olive oil. Once they have softened up add 1/2 cup of your favorite whit wine. Cooke out all the wine then add sea salt, pepper, a pat of butter and on clove of garlic crushed. Cook for a few more minutes and put over buttered toast or am English muffin. Top with an over easy egg, chive and a little cheese. Delish!

Lobster Roll

I have never had a lobster roll before, but I can tell you that I dream of eating them. The look so, so-- so freaking good. Since there none around me, I had to make one. I checked a few recipes and realized the bread was of utmost importance. There is a special bread roll, but I could not find one here so I settled on a homemade hotdog bun for my grocer. My grocery also steamed and cracked a fresh lobster for me. I then split the rolls, buttered them and turned them butter side down in a pan until they were crispy. I took the freshly steamed lobster, chopped it, added a bit of melted butter and let it sit for a minute. Then I added mayo, salt and pepper. I let chill for a minute, then stuffed the rolls and garnished with green onion. So good!

John Dory in Brown Butter and Pan Seared Brussel Sprouts

Sometimes I just want a simple fast meal, and this super easy John Dory meal is perfect for that. For the Brussel sprouts just pan sear in olive oil covered for ten minutes then turn over and do the same for the other side. Top with fresh Parmesan. The John Dory is just as simple. Just heat butter in a pan and cook the fish for five minutes on one side and five in the other while covered. Take fillets out and add a tablespoon more butter, melt and pour over fish. Sprinkle with salt. Done.

Pan Seared Lamb Chops

You need about 3 chops per person-- or 2 for light eaters and 4 - 5 for boys Sprinkle lamb chops with good dried italian seasnoning on both sides-- You can be pretty liberal. Next add fresh crack pepper to both sides Add a little salt to both sides as well Warm up pan with olive oil Once pan is warm add lamb chops and cook for 5 minutes on each side. You can do 5 and a half if you like them a little more done. Take chops out and place on the side. Add two shallots or half a yellow onion sliced thin and cook down for 3 minutes De glaze pan with 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar. Once that has basically all evaporated add 1/2 to 1 cup of beef stock, and 1/2 a tablespoon of fresh garlic (I use jarred) and cook down until sauce is thick. Once sauce is thickened add in a pat of butter. Pour over chops and send me a nice thank you note!

Breakfast is served

Can you guess which dish was mine? Ok so I did eat some pancakes too...

Bang Bang Grouper with Baby Squash and Zucchini

One of my online friends posted a pic of Bang Bang shrimp today and it looked delicious. I happened to have a fantastic piece of grouper, so I figured -- why not try it. For the Grouper Lightly salt and pepper each side. Sear in a hot pan with olive oil for three minutes, then turn over and sear 3 more minutes, next cover reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes. Take off heat and top with sauce. Sauce 2 tablespoons mayo 1 tablespoon sriracha 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic Salt Pepper 1 tablespoon honey Mix all ingredients and top fish. Veggies Sautée baby zucchini, squash, 6 cherry tomatoes and 1/2 an onion in olive oil, garlic salt and pepper until tender.

Baked Salmon, Sweet Potatoes, and Brussel Sprouts

This dish is so easy. You Bake everything! Start off with your oven at 400 and bake your sweet potato for 40 minutes. Next season your salmon fillet. I drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle garlic powder, salt, pepper and a dill. Do the same with your sprouts after you cut them in half. Drizzle olive oil, sprinkle with garlic, salt and pepper. Put the salmon and brussel sprouts on a pan and cook in the oven for 20 minutes or until done. Take out and eat!

Cupcakes and Ice Cream

Eggs

Seared Salmon and Cheese Polenta

Polenta 1/2 cup cornmeal 2 cups chicken broth 1 Tbsp butter 1/2 cup salsa 3 slices havarti cheese Sea Salt to taste 1/2 tbsp garlic Bring chicken broth and cornmeal to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally. Once polenta is done add salt, butter, garlic, salsa and cheese. Stir for a minute and you are done. Seared Salmon Salmon Fillets Garlic powder Garam masala Salt Pepper Oregano Dill Lightly sprinkle each spice onto the salmon except dill onto the fish. About 1/8 teaspoon of each. Next sear salmon in a pan that has been heated with olive oil. Cook about 5 minutes on each side or until done. Lastly, sprinkle with dill. Serve over polenta. Enjoy! S