Thursday, March 18, 2010

St. Patrick's Day


What else would you do on St. Patrick's Day besides making Corned Beef and Cabbage? Got a late start, so I used the pressure cooker to get it finished in time for dinner. I cheated this year and didn't corn my own brisket, as I did last year, it's a week long process and I wasn't properly prepared. That being said, picked up a Corned Beef from the Supermarket a few days ago so I would be ready, along with a big head of Cabbage and some Fingerling Potatoes. The time came but as I said, it was getting late, so I brought out the pressure cooker and dropped the beef into the pot, covered with a mixture of seasonings, beer and water. On with the top, and while waiting served up and Irish Wave (Irish Whiskey, Lemon, Ginger Ale), and began slicing the Cabbage, Onion, Carrots and an Apple which I seared then steamed. Along side, the Fingerling Potatoes. "Tis the Luck-O-The Irish"

Corn Crusted Mango Salmon


Decided on using Salmon tonight, so I stopped by the fish counter for a nice fillet. Cut it down to portion size, then dipped the top in a Mango Chutney and dredged it in a seasoned cornmeal and quick seared both sides. Served with Spinach/Potato Cakes (amazing what you can make with planned leftovers!), and Sauteed zucchini.

Panko Crusted Chicken Breast


Finally back in the kitchen after a few weeks of really missing it. Did a lightly seasoned Panko Crusted Chicken Breast, along with Sauteed Spinach and Garlic Mashers for a quick dinner the other evening, served along with a delicious fruit salad.