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 cooked with shallots, cucumbers and dill is an easy, light and delicious recipe that is perfect for lunch or dinner. You can make rosettes of the flounder like I do in the video or you can just arrange the fillets in a pan and arrange the other […]
Fried fish was one of my favorite Thursday night meals as I was growing up. It still is. I always ask for the white side of the flounder because the grey side isn’t as attractive- but they taste the same. This recipe is delicious warm or cold so it lends […]
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. Halibut is one […]
Despite the fact that the photo above shows my Nicoise Salad tossed together; I prefer to prepare it the way Julia Child presents Nicoise Salad in her many books- as a composed salad. I prepare all the ingredients separately and arrange them separately on a platter. Ideally, your guests (like the […]
Salmon Croquettes are an oldie but goodie! When I was growing up, Thursday night was fish night in our house. While you can certainly make these croquettes with fresh salmon, the canned salmon yields a very delicious result and is much less costly. Dad used to love these croquettes, which […]
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 […]
This 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 […]
Cod is a medium firm white fish with a delicate flavor. It flakes easily and lends itself to absorbing many different flavors. These cod cakes are the kosher answer to crab cakes. They are light, satisfying and so “non-fishy” that even your guests who shy away from fish will love […]
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 […]