Another Sunday night -- they seem to come sooner and sooner -- well after Friday that is!!! Another rousing sermon from our preacher - he is doing a great job with such a sensitive (to some) subject! I don't think my Mom could handle it! ha!
I have been looking through a cookbook named "Southern Season" and it says "An authentic guide to traditional East Texas cooking!" And it really is -- and in reading some of the recipes I recognize many that my Mom and grandmother made! Hot Water Cornbread, Bacon or Sausage with Cream Gravy, Fried Salt Pork with Cream Gravy, Okra and Tomatoes and many, many more. I was looking at the ingredients and it is a wonder any of us lived past 30. For instance - in the Okra and Tomatoes it says use "1/4 cup drippings from salt pork, bacon or ham." Now I have made Okra and Tomatoes but in the place of basically "fat" I have used 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil to saute the onion! And they never cooked beans or peas or soup without some fat meat in it! Now here is one recipe WE NEVER HAD!! Possum Stew! Yuk -- even the book says: Possum, because of its greasy texture, was not an East Texas delicacy, and some people never at it. The possum should be cleaned as soon as possible after shooting. It should be hung up for 48 hours; it will then be ready to be skinned and cooked." Now if you want the recipe - let me know and I will send it to you!! How many takers do you think I will get???
I am really going to try and see how healthy we can eat this week. Have you tried the "Greek Yogurt" called Fage and pronounced Fa-yeh! It doesn't have any of the additives that the sweet and fruity ones have. IT is the pure stuff and with just a little Splenda or just added a little (and I mean less than 1 tablespoon full) of grated mozzarella cheese - and I am going to try adding a few slices of fruit - it is very good. I was eating the 2% and the entire carton only has 130 calories and actually there is plenty for 2 servings! Even though I tried to be careful last week - I wasn't careful enough and I can tell my clothes are not as loose I like for them to be!! So - back to the 1000 calories per day!!
Do you like salmon? I really don't but I did try (and then adjusted) a recipe that makes even me think it is good. So - if you like Salmon - or would like to - try this recipe!
WALNUT AND PARSLEY CRUSTED SALMON
(Salmon Fillets or whole Salmon)
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
1/4 cup fresh packed parsley or mint
1 clove of garlic, peeled
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. lemon juice
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. Cayenne pepper (optional)
Combine walnuts, parsley ( or mint), garlic and oil in food processor and process until fine. Stir in lemon juice and season to taste (add the salt pepper and cayenne!)
Place salmon skin down on foil-lined baking dish. Spread tops and sides with walnut pesto. Cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 425F
Roast salmon (fillets) 10 to 15 minutes depending on thickness or (whole salmon) 20 to 25 minutes - or until fish is slightly pink in the center and flakes easily. Using a large metal spatula, carefully transfer salmon to serving plate. Garnish with walnut halves and parsley.
(NOTE: A similar recipe called for MINT in the place of parsley - but parsley is so healthy I substituted and think it is better!)
Here is another fish recipe that I really like and need to make again soon!
FISH TACOS
Take fish (either tilapia or catfish), cut into half - making strips. I then use Bodacious Barbeque rub (they sell their rub!!)and rub all over the strips! Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place fish on foil covered pan and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes - depending on thickness of fish or until fish is flaky.
While fish is baking, heat a skillet until it is hot, then take flour tortillas, on at a time, sprinkle with a little water, turn that side down into the hot pan, leave about 1 minute, sprinkle the other side, turn and leave about 30 seconds. Take up and put into a piece of foil and close. This may be placed in a warm (200 degree oven or toaster oven - continue to do however many you need. I usually make about 2 per person. When fish is done, take tortilla, place a couple of strips of fish, shredded cabbage, or you can use lettuce and tomato - a couple of slices fresh avacado, a few leaves of cilantro and fresh salsa. Roll. Serve with rice and more fresh salsa!!!
Now that is some healthy cooking. Try it and enjoy it! Enjoy a blessed rest tonight and remember - be kind - you might save a life! God's will - I will return tomorrow night!!
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