Archive for January, 2008

This Just happens to be one of my husband’s favorite dishes
Recipe Courtesy of Near East.
1 package (5.6 oz) NEAR EAST Couscous Toasted Pine Nut Mix
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup green onions with tops, sliced
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
5 tablespoons prepared basil pesto sauce, divided
4 skinless salmon fillets or any type of white fish (~4 oz. Each)

1. Prepare Near East couscous according to package directions; stir in tomatoes, onions, lemon zest and 3 tablespoons basil pesto sauce.
2. Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook salmon with remaining 2 tablespoons of basil pesto sauce; cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until well browned. Top couscous mixture with prepared salmon fillets.

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slmetcal January 22nd, 2008      Comments Off

I found this recipe on the back of couscous box a few years ago, I think it is very tasty.
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chicken breast, skinless, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1-1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons white cooking wine
1 Package (5.9 oz.) NEAR EAST Couscous Parmesan Mix
2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli flowerets, thawed, chopped
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped

1. In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken and garlic for 5 to 8 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and no longer pink inside.
2. Stir in water, cooking wine and contents of spice sack; bring to a boil.
3. Stir in Near East couscous and broccoli; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and tomatoes right before serving.

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slmetcal January 21st, 2008      Comments Off

I discovered this recipe over at recipezaar. My husband loved it. He likes just about anything that I cook.
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup white wine
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cups fresh basil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 dash cayenne pepper
4 salmon steaks

1. Put all ingredients except salmon in food processor.
2. Blend ingredients together until well combined and basil is fine.
3. Put some of the sauce in bottom of baking dish that has been lightly sprayed with Pam Cooking Spray.
4. Place salmon in dish and mound rest of sauce over salmon.
5. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes or until done to your preference. I cook mine for the 20 minutes and then take out of oven and cover loosely with foil for another 3-5 minutes.


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slmetcal January 21st, 2008      Comments Off

1 1/2 C orange juice

1/4 C cider vinegar

2 T molasses

3 T panko

1 T coarse granined mustard

1 1/2 t olive oil

2 – 6 0z skin on salmon fillets about 1 in thick

 

Bring orange juice, vinegar and molasses to a boil in large skillet over medium heat.  Reduce heat to medium low, simmer 15 minutes or until reduced to 1/2 c.  meanshile combine panko, mustard and oil in small bowl.  Place salmon skind side down on a foil lined baking sheet.  Spoon 1/4 C of the molasses mix over salmon.  Top with panko minture, patting lightly onto fish.  Broil 8 to 10minutes or until salmon just begins to flake.  Slide spatula undereach fillet leaving skin on foil.  Meanwhile rewarm remaining sauce and drizzle over fish. :)

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slmetcal January 1st, 2008      Comments Off