Spicy grilled Halibut

My wonderful friend Mandy gave us a freezer full of Halibut.  Normally we could not afford to eat this fish every week but we are definitely enjoying the spoils of friendship.  So here goes a new recipe for us.

Seasoning mix:

1Tbsp garlic powder

1Tbsp onion powder

1 Tbsp red pepper flakes

1 Tbsp black pepper

1 Tbsp salt

Shake the seasoning up to blend it.

Take your thawed or fresh halibut steak and rinse it, dry it and lay in on a plate.  Take a generous amount of seasoning and rub it all over the steak.  Let is sit for 30 minutes prior to grilling.

Grill the steak on medium until done.  Serve with a nice salad and a good glass of wine. 

Sunday's Antelope Vindaloo

A colleague of my husband's has given us several packages if Antelope that he has shot.  Antelope is a gamey meat that needs quite a bit of strong seasoning to avoid the wild taste.  One of my tricks is buying an existing seasoning mix by Asian Home Gourmet.  I use several but for this task I will use  Vindaloo Curry.

You will need the following ingredients:

1 package of Asian Home Gourmet Indian Vindaloo Curry

1 pound of cubed antelope

1 whole onion- chopped into  inch pieces

1 cup of frozen peas

1 cup of baby carrots

1/2 cup of chopped zucchini

1/2 cup chopped tomatoes or 1/2 cup tomato puree 

1 cup Basmati rice

1 can chicken broth (crock pot version)

1 /3 cup water

1Tblsp olive oil

cilantro to garnish

There are two ways to make this recipe.  The first one is the one I normally use.  I cube the antelope and cut the veggies and throw everything into a crock pot except the peas and tomatoes.  I let it cook on low all day.

then I serve it over Basmati rice from the rice cooker and garnish with the cilantro.

Second version

I cook the Basmati rice first in my rice cooker which takes all the guess work out of it.  I then cut up all my veggies and then the antelope. I place the oil in a large fry pan on medium heat.  I add the oinons and the seasoning packet and stir fry for about 2 minutes.  I then add the meat and stir fry for 3 minutes.  I stir in the tomatoes, vegetables and water and bring to a boil.  I then reduce heat , cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until cooked.  Stir occasionally then serve with Basmati rice and garnish with cilantro.

Broccoli Raisin Salad

This is a broccoli salad with raisins and sunflower seeds, along with red onion, peas, and a sweet-sour mayonnaise dressing.

Ingredients:

• 5 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
• 1/4 cup of red onion, chopped
• 1 cup of frozen peas, thawed
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• Dressing:
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar

Preparation:

Combine broccoli florets, raisins, sunflower seeds, crumbled bacon, chopped onion, and peas in a large serving bowl. In a separate bowl or large cup, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Add dressing to the salad and toss to mix well; chill thoroughly before serving.
Broccoli salad serves 4 to 6.
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I left out the peas.  We served this with salmon burgers on the side.

Grilled Pork Chops with Grammy's Broccoli and White Rice

1 pound or 4 pork chops medium thickness-  about 1/4 inch
1 bag frozen broccoli pieces
1 cup white rice
1/4 cup Tone's Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 cups water

Turn grill on.  Sprinkle liberally the seasoning on the pork chops and rub into the meat, set aside.
Start the rice.  Place dry rice in rice cooker or pan on the stove.  Add the 2 cups of water.  Start to cook.
Wait for 10 minutes, then add the pork chops to the grill.   Place the broccoli in a microwavable bowl and cook for three minutes.  Then add 1/2 of the cheese and cook for two more minutes.  Place the rest of the cheese on top and microwave for 1 more minute.






Serve with apple sauce or a salad

Friday Night is Traditionally Leftover Night

We had a lot left over from last night's dinner so it will be served again tonight, while I am away for my SitnKnit.

Why Daily Meal Planning?

In every household there is a flow, a certain momentum that keeps a family moving towards the end of the week. In our household it is the Chaos Model. In the Chaos Model, clothes are washed but not dried, lunches would have been made if I had gone to the grocery store, and class projects are in pieces on the dining room table because ( I will admit) I am a big Bones fan on Television. I am not proud of the way I handle our home and I am always looking for a better way. I know that if you are reading this you are most likely screaming-"GET ORGANIZED AND FINISH THE JOB!" It is not that simple. You can't change a person all at once. So, with that in mind I've decided to start with the meals in our home. With the help of my husband we are doing meal planning on Sundays. We get the Sunday paper and go through the coupons, look through the fridge and cupboards then sit down and plan our menus for the coming week.  This is also a great way to save money on your grocery bill because you stick to your list and do not impulse buy. Sounds simple doesn’t it. Once again, like all other new beginnings, easier said than done. 1. You need to start. 2. You need to stick with it. 3. You need to make it a lifelong habit. So join me in beginning a new habit by feeding our families real food that real people can make and broadening our horizons with variety and adventure.

  

Thursday Meal April 7, 2011

Fresh Brocoli and Chicken Stir Fry

Brocoli was on sale at our local market last Sunday so it needs to be eaten.

1/2 pound cut up broccoli

2 chicken breasts cubed

1 onion cut into ½ inch pieces

4 minced cloves of garlic

1 cut up carrot

1 green pepper

1 Tablespoon Hoisin sauce

1 Tbsp. oil-  olive or vegetable or sunflower

Tsp. spicy chili sauce-  any brand you prefer

1 cup  washed Jasmine rice uncooked

Place the rice into a sauce pan with 2 cups of water and cook. Wash and cut up the broccoli- and then par boil for 3-4 minutes to start the cooking process.  Prepare the garlic, onion and carrot- set aside then cut the chicken into cubes.  Heat up your wok or fry pan and put the oil in.  Saute your garlic, onions and carrot till onions are translucent then add your green pepper.   Take vegetables out and set aside. Stir fry your chicken until just about done.  Then add your hoisin sauce and vegetables and the broccoli until done.  Serve over Jasmine rice.  This dish has a very mild flavor. I always add spicy chili  sauce to spice it up at the table.