Sirloin Steak with Corn Pudding and Green Beans

With Eastern Shore corn in season, I bought a few to many and had to figure out what to do with it. So, I took the corn, some sweet potatoes a few eggs, milk and seasonings and came up with a delicious Sweet Potato/Corn Pudding. That coupled with a nice Grilled Sirloin Steak (with the bone, had to have a treat for Spike!), and some Green Beans made for a simple dinner.

Grilled Salmon Cakes w/ All the Extras

The kids were in a few days ago and the weather was co-operating so out to the deck we go for an Asian inspired Barbecue. I went to favorite fish guy for some fresh caught Salmon and a few Asian ingredients. Once back home, I skinned the fish, chopped it and into a bowl with Sesame Oil, Rice Wine Vinegar, Ginger, Cilantro and an Egg. Shaped them into patties and they were ready for the grill. For those that don't do Salmon, or just wanted something else, we grilled some Chicken Breasts and Thighs as well. Next up was the Slaw, Syd tossed a head of Bok Choy with Red and Yellow Peppers a secret dressing she slipped in so I don't know what's all in it. Then, together we made Noodles and Sesame Paste, a cold pasta salad with Peanut Butter, Sesame Oil, Pepper Flakes, Green Onions. Ginger and Soy Sauce. And, if that weren't enough, we did a Sweet and Pungent Cucumber Salad. Had all the available family over for a wonderful afternoon of dining and drinks.

Veal Marsala over Pappardelle

Last night we decided on using some Veal Scaloppini and Pasta. I quick seared the Veal, then tossed a few mushrooms into the pan, seasoning as we go, of course. In goes the Marsala Wine to reduce before adding the stock to the Sauce. Back into the pool for the meat to absorb all of those wonderful flavors, then over a heaping bowl of Pappardelle. A simple side salad finished this one off!

Summer's Almost Here

Nothing better in the nice weather than a Salad. That being said, a trip to the outdoor market with Jen on a beautiful Sunday morning netted us just picked Arugula and Tomatoes (our plants haven't produced fruit yet). Layering the Greens with the Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and thin sliced Red Onion, then topped with a dressing of Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Salt and Pepper. Quick, Easy and Delicious!!

Sausage & Shrimp Kabobs

A new twist on surf and turf; Sausage & Shrimp Kabobs. We picked up a few Hot Italian Sausages while at the market, along with some Grape Tomatoes and Red Onions, as we already had the Shrimp in the house. I made a basting sauce of Smoked Paprika, Olive Oil, Pepper Flakes, Lime Juice and Sherry Wine Vinegar. Alternating the ingredients on skewers and basting frequently while on the grill, they were quite delish!! Serve with Rice pilaf and a Salad of Fresh Arugula, Tomatoes and Hearts of Palm.

Ceasar's Salad with Grilled Salmon

Using the old secret family recipe, I decided to go with a Caesar's Salad tonight. A mixture of Anchovies, Worchestershire Sauce, Tabasco, Lemon Juice, Dry Mustard, Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese and a Coddled Egg Yolk and of course a good Olive Oil makes the Dressing for this, my favorite Salad. To make it a Main Course, I used a Salmon Fillet that I had marinated in a similar Dressing, basically Lemon Juice Olive Oil and some Spices and Grilled it to a beautiful crispy outside, tender inside.

Crabmeat Stuffed Flounder

Had a taste for some seafood (as I usually do!), so I swung by the the market to see what was good. They had a special on Crab meat so I picked up a tub and continued looking at the array of fish. I very rarely use Flounder, but he had some fresh ones he was just unpacking. Picked 2 nice guys and had him fillet them for me. At home I sauteed some Onions, Red Pepper, Celery. Once they were soft, I took the pan off to cool and made a dressing of an Egg, touch of Mayonnaise, splash of each; Hot Sauce and Worchestershire Sauce and a few spices, and added the veggies to it. Seemed a little loose so I added some Panko to tighten it up, then folded the crab meat in. next, I flattened the fillets and added about 1/2 cup of the filling and rolled them into Roulades and placed them into a buttered baking dish, then into a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes. While they were cooking I trimmed some String Beans to make and Almondine to serve my fish over. Healthy and Delicious once again!!