Great recipe to suprise husband on anniversary?!
Great recipe to suprise husband on anniversary?
My wedding anniversary is coming up and one thing my husband and I have always enjoyed together is trying new foods/recipes. I'd really like to make something special for him. Preferably something lighter and summery, maybe involving seafood? Got any good recipes, websites or books? (other than foodnetwork.com, which I've combed)
Answers:
Try this salmon with pineapple salsa recipe, everyone loved it when I made it.
Pineapple Salsa
Yield: 6 - 8 servings
?1/2 can of pineapple rings drained
?1 jalapeno, partially seeded and minced
?1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper
?1/3 cup thinly sliced small green onions
?1/3 cup lime juice
?2 teaspoons honey
?2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
?Pinch salt
1. Dice pineapple, then cut into smaller dice.
2. Put pineapple, jalapeno, bell pepper, green onions, lime juice, honey, cilantro into quart bowl and toss well to mix.
NOTE: Salsa may be made several hours ahead and refrigerated. Let come to room temperature and drain off some of the excess liquid before using.
Honey Grilled Salmon
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Marinate: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon McCormick? Ground Ginger
1 teaspoon McCormick? Garlic Powder
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey
1 green onion, chopped
1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet
Directions:
1. In a large self-closing plastic bag, combine first six ingredients; mix well. Place salmon in bag and seal tightly. Turn bag gently to distribute marinade.
2. Refrigerate 15 minutes or up to 30 minutes for stronger flavor. Turn bag occasionally. Cook on the grill till flaky turning once
Sorry, I don't fancy any kind of seafood...but perhaps you can make up a shrimp platter ( i do have a great dip sauce for it.....
Seafood Sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tsp. worchestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. horseradish
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
Mix together well in small bowl* Great for any seafood. My son loves it for his shrimp*
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Tex Mex Salad
3-4 tomatoes chopped
1/2 large green pepper chopped/cubed
1/2 large yellow or red pepper " " " " " " "
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic minced
2 tbsp. choppped broadleaf parsley
1 tbsp. chilli powder
2 cups rotini pasta cooked and drained
1/4-1/2 cup of cheddar cheese
salt/pepper to season/taste
Combine tomatoes and peppers in a large serving bowl.
Combine oil, vinegar, garlic , parsley, salt, pepper and chilli powder in a cup, mix well.
Pour over tomatoe mixture, Sprinkle cubed cheese and drained cooked pasta into tomatoe mixture, gently stir. Chill for 1hr to enhance flavours*
I've never had any complaints as everyone LOVES this salad Yum* (light, summery and delicious)
perhaps you can start with shrimp cocktail, maybe grill up some salmon* and have with the tex mex salad*
Enjoy your anniversary* Congrats~*
I love love love Better Homes&Gardens Annual Recipe cook books. The recipes are current with whats popular now and it's nice food. Meaning no cr. of mushroom soup and crescent rolls.!! Lots of pictures, too, which is huge for me. Allrecipes.com and thekitchenlink.com are two other sites you could try.............................. Happy Anniversary
Penne with Shrimp and Bacon
1 pound pasta -- penne rigate
1/4 pound bacon -- cut in narrow strips
1/4 cup frozen peas -- thawed
1/2 pound medium shrimp -- peeled/trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
salt and pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese -- grated
Cook penne in boiling salted water.
In a large frying pan heat bacon until fat begins to melt. Stir in thawed peas and saute for 1 to 2 minutes before adding shrimp. Cook until just done. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted.
In a bowl combine ricotta, salt, pepper and Parmesan. Just before serving, add 1 or 2 tablespoons boiling pasta water and whisk through.
Drain penne when al dente and mix in ricotta. Add bacon, shrimp and peas and toss together before serving.
This is a GREAT recipe I make it for my huband on our anniversary it is his favorite
Chicken Francese Recipe
4 skinless, boneless, chicken breasts (about 11/2 pounds)
All-purpose flour, for dredging
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, with rind, cut in thin rounds
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Put the chicken breasts side by side on a cutting board and lay a piece of plastic wrap over them. Pound the chicken breasts with a flat meat mallet, until they are about 1/4-inch thick. Put some flour in a shallow platter and season with a fair amount of salt and pepper; mix with a fork to distribute evenly. In a wide bowl, beat the eggs with 3 tablespoons of water to make an egg wash. Heat the oil over medium-high flame in a large skillet.
Dredge both sides of the chicken cutlets in the seasoned flour, and then dip them in the egg wash to coat completely, letting the excess drip off. When the oil is nice and hot, add the cutlets and fry for 2 minutes on each side until golden, turning once. Remove the chicken cutlets to a large platter in a single layer to keep warm.
Toss the lemon slices into the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant. Add the wine, broth, and lemon juice, simmer for 5 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly. Roll the butter in some flour and add it to the skillet, this will thicken the sauce. Stir to incorporate and dissolve the flour. Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the chicken to the pan; place the lemon slices on top of the cutlets. Simmer gently for 2 minutes to heat the chicken through. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
I make this as the main course Serve a nice bottle of wine and some shrimp cocktail and then a cesear salad and then for dinner make the chicken with some crab stuffed mushrooms and a loaf of nice hot Italian bread and then make his favorite dessert.
Hope you try this chicken I think you will LOVE it everyone I have given it to LOVES it have fun! And Happy Anniversary
RED LOBSTER'S CRAB & LOBSTER STUFFED TILAPIA
Ingredients:
1 lb crab meat
10 oz prepared Alfredo Sauce
2 tsp. salt-free all purpose seasoning
6 (5-6oz) tilapia fillets , skin off
2 cups cheese and garlic croutons (crushed)
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
6 oz. Lobster meat or langostino lobster meat
Salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
1. To make the crab stuffing, mix together the crab meat, crushed croutons, Alfredo sauce, lemon juice and the all-purpose seasoning. Add salt and pepper to taste, and set aside for later.
2. Place the tilapia fillet (dark side down) onto a clean surface. Using a chef's knife, cut pockets into each side of the fish.
3. Open the pockets and spoon approximately 3/4 cup of the crab stuffing into the tilapia. Flatten the stuffing slightly to approx. 3/4" high.
4. Gently close the pockets and brush each fillet and the stuffing with a little melted butter.
5. Place the lobster meat on top of the stuffing and spread it out, pressing it into the stuffing so that the pieces do not fall off.
6.l Brush the lobster meat with some melted butter, and sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper.
7. Place the stuffed fish into a baking dish with a small amount of water.
8. Bake in a 350 degree oven for approx. 15 minutes or until the stuffing reaches 165 degrees.
Grilled Raspberry Chicken
? 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
? 1/2 cup frozen raspberries, thawed
? 1 cup raspberry vinaigrette
? 1/4 cup raspberry vodka (optional)
? 1/4 cup finely chopped mint leaves (optional)
? Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
? Fresh raspberries, for garnish (optional)
Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels. Place chicken in a large zip-top bag. Add raspberries, vinaigrette, vodka (if using) and chopped mint. Squeeze air out and seal bag. Gently massage the bag to mash raspberries. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side. Remove from grill and place on serving platter. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and fresh raspberries if so desired.
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