Yaki Soba

Monday we were late getting things going, so we opted for something quick that we had everything already in the house. After inspecting the pantry, I found some water chestnuts, disney mushrooms, and noodles, which are always yummy, we decided on Yaki Soba, a japanese noodle dish. After all Yaki means noodle and Soba means fried in Japanese. Into the fridge for a red pepper, chinese broccoli, spring onion, the freezer for shrimps. 20 minutes later a healthy and delightful asian dish.

Comfort Food

Got back to basic comfort food last night, of course with my twist. Did an individual meatloaf with a red pepper relish, garlic mashed potatoes, and early june peas. It just doesn't get better than that.

Cobbler

Had it kind of easy his weekend, got invited to a family cook-out andonly goto do dessert. That being said, with peaches in season and blackberries looking quite beautiful, we put together a peach/blackberry cobbler, which went as quick as the steaks!!

Crab & Lobster Lasagna

Got inspired by one of my favorites...Emeril, and made his rendition of a seafood lasagna which he proudly named Crab and Lobster Lasagna. IWe found it is very hard to steam a lobster with out picking at it, but managed to get most of the succulant meat saved for the entree. Layering a mixture of a bechamel sauce, then a layer of pasta sheets followed by a layer ricatta/mozzarella/egg, then the lobster/crabmeat until everything was piled, or should I say over-piled into our baking dish. Into the oven for about an hour. Talk about rich, this one is over the top. Accompanying the main course was a salad of field greens with local tomatoes, cukes, shrooms and radish topped with a white balsamic vinegrette and of course garlic bread.

Our Outdoor Atmosphere

When the weather allows this is where it all happens. Saturday we did a whole roasting chicken on the rotisserie seasoned with some fresh herbs (from our garden, of course!). With that we made beets in a sweet and sour glaze and a quick vegetable stuffing.

A Lighter Fare

After a big lunch with an old friend, we decided on a salad fortonight's dinner. Tossed some boston lettuce with arugala added some fresh tomatoes, cukes, and some salmon. Topped it off with capers (Wendy's favorite!), an a catalina dressing.

Fresh Caught Grouper

Monday we were lucky enough to find some fresh caught grouper. I marinated it in lemon/lime juice & olive oil. After a few hours dredged it in seasoned flour and then a cornmeal/panko crumb mixture and pan fried it to perfection. Added a nice tangy mango glaze over it. Served it with the garlic/mashers and some brussel sprouts with a balsamic glaze.
Just found the perfect way to do "Lake Erie Monster" from "The Melt"!!