If you haven’t noticed yet, I post a lot of fish recipes using trout. That’s right, you guessed it. I am a trout fisherman… fisherwoman. That’s better. I always seem to have plenty of trout in my freezer, and sometimes I need to find creative ways to use it up so that I can plan more fishing trips!
Posted in Fish and Seafood, Tacos
Tagged Cast iron, Chipotle, Fish, Red cabbage, Tacos, Whole grain
I love this point in the summer, when the farmers market is in full swing and fresh produce is abundant! I shop at our local farmers market every weekend before I do my regular grocery trip. That way I can pick up local produce, and plan my meals around what is in season.
Have you ever gone shopping and found that the grocery store has stopped carrying your favorite brand of something? That is ho
w I was inspired to figure out this whole wheat tortilla recipe. It is easy to make, but does require that you have a little time, and a rolling pin. In a pinch I have used a wine bottle covered with plastic wrap, and it works too.
You start by mixing together your ingredients and forming a ball. Using hot water helps to soften the whole grain flour quickly, so you can form it right away. I like to form my dough into two cylinders or rolls, tapping in the ends as I go to keep the roll even (See photo >>). Cut each roll into 6 portions, being carful to keep its shape. I find this is easier than rolling each dough portion into a ball.
My family loves smoked trout. We always make big batches when the family gathers and I love to bring home leftovers to play with in the kitchen. This recipe using smoked trout is very simple, yet very elegant.
First is the potato pancakes. These hash brown-like patties serve as the base for this dish and use grated russet potatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper. Making the pancake crispy requires removing liquid from the potatoes. I simply took handfuls of grated potato and squeezed out excess moisture over the sink. If you have kids, this could be a fun way for them to contribute in the kitchen!
Posted in Fish and Seafood, Gluten Free Dishes
Tagged Cast iron, Dill, Fish, Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Smoked Trout, Sour Cream
Pizza is an absolute favorite around here, and this pizza explodes with flavor! We eat this pizza as a once-in-a-while treat because it is definitely a splurge. A must try if you are a pizza fan, however. A Chicago-style pizza has the cheese on the bottom and the sauce on the top because it has a long baking time and the sauce on the top prevents the cheese from burning. This layering method works wonders for the flavor as well. The diced tomato sauce roasts on the top of the pizza, melting the cheese into a gooey center, all held together with a thick crust. I’m getting hungry just writing about it!
Posted in Pizza, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cast iron, Cheese, Garlic, Make ahead, Tomatoes, Whole grain
