The idea for Salmon Wellington popped into my mind when I was sent some Black Truffle Paté and Truffle Oil by Crafted Kosher- a company that is no longer in business. The term “Wellington” usually connotes tournedos covered with liver paté and puff pastry. I replaced the beef and liver […]
Fillets of Flounder with Cucumbers and Dill is an easy, light and delicious recipe that is perfect for lunch or dinner. Flounder is a white fish with a very mild flavor. It takes on any seasoning you choose to use with it. Once you remove the backbone, the fillets are […]
Thursday night was always fish night when I was a child. Herbed Fried Fish was always one of my favorite fish meals and still is. I love the crunchiness of the fish and the flavor of the herbs. This recipe is delicious warm or cold so it lends itself easily […]
Baked Halibut Fillets with Tomatoes, Onions and Olives takes full advantage of the mild flavor and firm texture of halibut. It is the perfect base for a panoply of flavors. The white color of the halibut provides a beautiful contrast to the red tomatoes and black olives. You can chop […]
The photo above shows my Nicoise Salad tossed together. The photo below shows the way Julia Child presents Nicoise Salad in her many books- as a composed salad. I prepare all the ingredients separately and arrange them individually on a platter. When I prepare this salad for “just us”, I toss […]
Salmon Croquettes are an oldie but goodie! When I was growing up, Thursday night was fish night in our house. Salmon Croquettes were on a rotation with fried fish and halibut salad. Canned salmon is perfect to use to make these croquettes. Find a brand that has no skin and […]
Red Snapper Fillets coated in Plantain Chips make an unusual and delicious meal and are perfect for Passover. You can use any firm fleshed white fish like grouper or halibut instead of the snapper for this easy recipe. The crushed plantain chips give a great coating to the red snapper […]
Striped Bass en Croûte is one of the most decadent fish recipes you could ever imagine. The mild flavor of the poached Striped Bass is enhanced by buttery leeks and mushrooms. What sends this recipe over the top is the rich, melt in your mouth Cream Cheese Crust. Each bite […]
Cod Cakes are the kosher version of crab cakes. Cod is a medium firm white fish with a delicate taste. It flakes easily and lends itself to absorbing many different flavors. These Cod Cakes are light, satisfying and so “non-fishy” that even your guests who shy away from fish will […]
Baked Poached Salmon may seem counter intuitive; but baking your salmon surrounded by herbs and wine in the oven produces the most moist and delicious fish. I used to poach my salmon stovetop in a gorgeous stainless steel poacher. Placing the salmon in the poacher was no problem. Lifting it […]