Late Night Snack: Romaine, Tomatoes, Eggs & Seafood

Jan10

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What a great, tasty snack last night at 1.00 am.
Just about three minutes of preparation,
but a great, very enjoyable meal
If you use canned food, just make sure it is of
very good quality, a few extra $ will make a
big difference in taste, texture and appearance.

I used a simple Dijon mustard vinaigrette,
grape tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, romaine
lettuce, octopus, mussels, sesame grissini
and sprinkled some Chili flakes on top.
Voila ! Good eat’n !
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Bon Appetit ! Life is Good !
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” Smoked Goodies ” – Artisanal Smoked Fish

Oct22

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I recently run into an old buddy of mine from the cruise ship day’s.
Much to my surprise, Greg is now following his dream of many years,
running a comercial ” Smoke Shack “.
On the weekend he surprised me with a few (too few :-) samples of his
selection and I was amazed by it’s taste and quality.
Unfortunately, his website is not up to the quality of his food, so as soon as
I have the time I will be helping him with it.
In the meantime, here are some of his delicacies which I enjoyed saturday
and sunday :
(Sides are : Sauteed potatoes, onion bread, wasabi, horseradish cream,
onions, grape tomatoes, boiled eggs, scallion, capers, chilies, radish, lettuce)

Captain Greg’s Smoke Shack

Smoked Fish Selection

Smoked Marlin

Smoked Salmon Filet

Smoked Salmon, Served Warm

Smoked Salmon, Sliced

Wahoo Filet

Wahoo Filet, Served Warm

Whitefish Dip

Bon Appetit ! Life is Good !
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” Butterflied Breaded Pork Chop “

Jul31

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Sometimes a very simple dish does very satisfying things to you.

Last night that’s exactly what happened to me when I had this dish of simple comfort food :
Instant happyness and warmt in the belly that said : Life is Good !
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Butterflied Breaded Pork Chop with Lettuce and crispy bacon in Dijon vinaigrette.
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” Salad Of Lettuce, Vegetables & Pomagranate “

Jul9

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It is sooo damn hot outside !

Lunch in the garden in this heat must be refreshing and light.
If you omit the potatoes, this salad would also be a great,
colorful starter or snack in between meals :-)
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Salad:
New or baby potatoes, cooked
String beans, cooked
Romain lettuce
Bean sprouts
Baby porto’s sauteed with garlic in olive oil
Red bell pepper, finely julienned

Dressing:
Pomegranate seeds
Pomegranate juice
Lime juice
Salt
Pepper
Olive oil

Bon Appetit ! Life is Good !

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Culinary innovators

” Pommes Sarladaise, Greens & Grape Tomatoes “

Jun23

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Because it was a meat free day for me, I added mushroom to the potatoes.
Wonderful, tasty, very satisfying meal.

Potatoes,
Mushrooms,
Onions,
Garlic (plenty),
Duckfat (plenty),
Salt & Pepper
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Romaine,
Grape Tomatoes,
Dijon Vinaigrette

Bon Appetit ! Life is Good !
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” Spatchcocked Cornish Hen “

Jun23

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Last night’s excellent dinner.

One whole cornish hen is a perfect portion.

Bon Appetit ! Life is Good !

Ingredients:

Cornish hen, soy sauce, kosher salt, sriracha, onion pwd, garlic powder;

Method:

Roast in oven at 420F until internal temp on the thickest part on the bone reaches 160F.
Let it rest fo 10 minutes in a warm place. Do not cover or you will loose the crispness.
Carry over heat will take it to a safe 165 and it will still have all the juices.