Archive for: January, 2017

Oven-roasted Halibut with Cranberry Chutney

Ingredients 2 cups dried sweetened cranberries 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups) 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup cider vinegar 4 (6-ounce) Alaskan halibut fillets (about 1 inch thick) […]

Rosemary Garlic Roast Chicken With Pecan Cranberry Chutney

Ingredients 2 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) whole chickens, raw with skin 1/2 cup stone-ground mustard 2 large garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried rosemary 1 cup bottled cranberry chutney (such as Crosse & Blackwell, www.crosseandblackwell.com) or cranberry relish 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 375°. 2. […]

Rosemary-Garlic Chicken Quarters

Ingredients 3 carrots or celery ribs 5 pounds chicken leg quarters 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons pimentón (sweet smoked Spanish paprika) 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground pepper, divided 12 garlic cloves, sliced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 pounds fingerling Yukon gold potatoes, halved […]

Cedar Plank-Grilled Salmon with Avocado-Orange Salsa

Ingredients 1 (15 x 6 1/2 x 3/8-inch) cedar grilling plank 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons Cointreau (orange-flavored liqueur) 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 6 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick) 1 cup orange sections (about 2 oranges) 3/4 cup diced peeled […]

Cedar-Planked Salmon with Crab and Citrus Beurre Blanc

Ingredients 4 pieces wild salmon fillet (6 to 8 oz. each and at least 2 in. wide) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons paprika-based BBQ rub 1 tablespoon butter 8 ounces Dungeness crab (ideally claw meat) Citrus Beurre Blanc Preparation 1. Soak a 1/2-in.-thick cedar plank in warm water at least 1 hour. Preheat oven […]

Grilled Cedar-Plank Salmon

Ingredients 4 6-ounce pieces salmon fillet Kosher salt and pepper 1 seedless cucumber, sliced into thin half-moons 1 jalapeño, seeded and sliced 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cedar grilling plank, soaked in water for at least 1 hour Preparation Heat grill to medium. Season the salmon with 1/2 teaspoon […]

Cedar-Planked Salmon with Crab and Citrus Beurre Blanc

Ingredients 4 pieces wild salmon fillet (6 to 8 oz. each and at least 2 in. wide) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons paprika-based BBQ rub 1 tablespoon butter 8 ounces Dungeness crab (ideally claw meat) Citrus Beurre Blanc Preparation 1. Soak a 1/2-in.-thick cedar plank in warm water at least 1 hour. Preheat oven […]

Cedar Plank-Grilled Salmon with Mango Kiwi Salsa

Ingredients 1 large cedar plank 1 cup finely diced peeled ripe mango 1/2 cup diced peeled kiwifruit 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 1 serrano chile, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 4 (6-ounce) sustainable skinless salmon fillets […]

Grilled Eggplant Planks with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing

Ingredients 2 small eggplants (about 12 oz. each) 3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1 grated garlic clove Cooking spray 2 teaspoons chopped capers 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Preparation 1. Cut eggplants lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. 2. Combine mayonnaise, […]

Grilled Eggplant Pita Sandwiches with Yogurt-Garlic Spread

Ingredients 2 (1-pound) eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices 3 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1/2 cup plain reduced-fat Greek-style yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 2 small garlic cloves, minced 1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Cooking […]