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Seared Wild Striped Bass with Sauteed Spring Vegetables

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Kaitlin

Spring has some of the best vegetables and it’s about time I put some of them to use! Anne Burrell has this fantastic recipe using some of bright green veggies available right now and pairs it with a method for cooking seared wild striped bass that gets the skin super crispy without it curling up. Ingredients: Salt 1 bunch asparagus, snapped where it wants to naturally break 2 cups sugar snap peas, tips and strings removed 1 cup shelled fava beans Extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic 1/2 cup morel mushrooms, cleaned and cut lengthwise in 1/2 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock 4 (6-ounce) wild striped bass fillets, with skin

Cinco de Mayo Recipe Roundup

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Kaitlin

I have a bit of a taco obsession, partially fueled by Cooking Light’s delicious selection of taco recipes. Because of that, I have almost 10 taco recipes on this blog! With Cinco de Mayo around the corner, I thought it might be helpful to put all of those yummy recipes in one place as well as a few other spins on Mexican favorites. I also included some appetizers that would also be a hit at any party. Click the photos below to go to the recipe! Vegetarian: Seafood: Poultry: Beef: Appetizers:

Seared Scallops and Steak with Manhattan Sauce

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Kaitlin

I tend to make dinner based on what I’m in the mood for and my boyfriend just has to at least pretend to enjoy it. That involves a lot of fish, pasta, and rice which I’m sure can get a bit boring. So I thought it might be nice if I finally made some steak. But, naturally, I still included some scallops, because I’m still the one cooking! This recipe from Rachael Ray is simple, quick, but absolutely delicious. It’s a perfect date night meal. Ingredients (serves 2): Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, plus 1 tablespoon 2 New York Strip Steaks 4 large diver sea scallops Salt and pepper 1 large shallot, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/3 cup sweet vermouth 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 pound asparagus spears, trimmed 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon chives

Fish Tacos with Tomatillo Sauce

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Kaitlin

I’m having a busy week at work, so I need some quick meals that still taste delicious but I can make in no time. My go-to for quick meals are Cooking Light’s tacos. I don’t know how they do it, but their taco recipes are awesome. Here’s one of their newest, from this month’s issue. Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves 2 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed 1/2 medium jalapeno pepper 1/2 cup cilantro stems 3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon sugar 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided 2 cups very thinly sliced red cabbage 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Seafood Risotto

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Kaitlin

Sorry for the break in posting! I moved into a new apartment and had to get everything up and running before I could go back to cooking. I still don’t have everything set up (which is why my photos are a bit crummy). I now have a gas stove (woo hoo!) and a ton of storage for all my random kitchen gadgets! On my first night of unpacking some kitchen stuff, I was able to make a favorite of mine for dinner: risotto! I adapted the recipe from a Cooking Light recipe and just fit it to my seafood tastes and what I could find. Ingredients: 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1 (10.5-ounce) can of white clam sauce 1 tablespoon butter 1/3 cup chopped shallots 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed the juice of 1 lemon 2/3 cup grape tomatoes, halved 4 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 dozen clams 1 cup cooked mussel meat (or you can buy mussels and put in the same time as the clams) Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Sesame Salmon with Green Onions and Lemon

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Kaitlin

I’ve been eating pretty crummy lately, a lot of take out and not a lot of thought about what I am eating. So it’s about time I tried a new salmon recipe. The latest Cooking Light has a recipe for Sesame Salmon that caught my eye. I made a few changes to the recipe (some intentional, some not) but kept the overall gist of the recipe in tact. Salmon is one of my favorite weeknight meals and this one is no different. The recipe takes about 20 minutes from start to finish, great for a busy night. Ingredients: 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets Cooking spray 4 tablespoons sesame seeds 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups sliced green onions (about 2 bunches) 5 thin lemon slices, halved 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup baby arugula

Sweet Orange Salmon with Browned Butter-Orange Couscous

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Kaitlin

After all the pasta, meat, and desserts I’ve had over the past, oh, month, I think it’s about time to switch back to some seafood recipes. This is actually two different recipes from Cooking Light but I thought they’d be fantastic together. The Sweet Orange Salmon recipe is so easy and quick to make and the Browned-Butter Orange Couscous can be whipped up in no time as well! Ingredients Salmon: 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets Cooking spray Orange wedges Couscous: 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1 cup uncooked couscous 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup coarsely chopped orange sections 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon salt Orange wedges

Crab Cakes with Spicy Remoulade

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Kaitlin

I realized I have never posted a recipe for crab cakes. That is ridiculous! So today’s the day. I found this recipe in one of my Cooking Light recipes and altered it a bit for what I happened to have in my pantry. Crab cakes: 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed 2 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 green onions, finely chopped 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 cup bread crumbs, divided 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided Remoulade: 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise 2 teaspoons minced shallots 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 3/4 teaspoon capers, chopped 3/4 teaspoon champagne vinegar 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Fish Tacos with Lime-Cilantro Crema

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Kaitlin

It’s funny how you can go years, even decades, thinking that you don’t like a certain food only to find you can’t get enough of it when you’re older. Fish tacos is one of those foods for me. They pack a ton of flavor but are a healthier option than other proteins (as long as the fish isn’t fried, that is). I also love how quickly you can cook them up, perfect for a weeknight dinner! Cooking Light always has the best taco recipes so I naturally went in search of a fish taco recipe there. I found this recipe in the myrecipes.com new cookbook: Myrecipes’ America’s Favorite Food Cookbook, which you can win by entering below! Ingredients Crema: 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 1 teaspoon grated lime rind (I just used the zest of one lime) 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice (I used the juice of one lime) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 garlic clove, minced Tacos: 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/2 … Continue reading →

Halibut with Coconut-Red Curry and a Giveaway!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Kaitlin

I am very vocal about my love of Cooking Light and myrecipes.com in general. I think it is a fantastic resource to find delicious recipes of all kinds and sort them easily and helpfully. I was recently sent a copy of myrecipes’ America’s Favorite Food: 200 Top-Rated Recipes from the Country’s Best Magazines which is a collection of recipes from All You, Coastal Living, Cooking Light, Health, Real Simple, Southern Living, and Sunset magazines. What makes this cookbook different than any I’ve ever seen, is that it incorporates a Scan-It/Cook-It technology. Once you download the free Digimarc Discover app onto your smartphone, you are able to scan photos and info boxes in the cookbook which opens up how-to videos, shopping lists, and related recipes. Brilliant! When I scanned the photo of the recipe I was making (Halibut with Coconut-Red Curry Sauce), it opened a how-to video to see how to prepare the dish, which is a wonderful tool for beginner cooks. The recipe also includes a side bar with substitutes and even tips on how to cook fish without smelling up the whole house. This is the perfect cookbook for all levels of home cooks and I’m happy to be … Continue reading →