Friday, May 23, 2025

15-minute Honey Mustard Salmon

 

Ingredients 

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (2 ounces60 g)

  • 1/4 cup grainy mustard (2 ounces60 g)

  • 1 tablespoon honey (1/2 ounce15 g)

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, (optional)

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 pounds salmon fillet (907 g), with or without skin and either whole or divided into individual portions (see notes)

    Directions

    1. Preheat broiler and set oven rack to about 6 inches below broiler element. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, honey, and cayenne (if using). Season with salt and pepper; feel free to adjust flavor and heat level by adding more cayenne, if desired.

      Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lightly season salmon all over with salt and pepper. Set salmon on prepared baking sheet and rub a thin, even layer of the honey-mustard mixture all over the surface and sides.

      Broil salmon until browned on top and the center registers 115 to 125°F (46 to 52°C) for medium-rare to medium, respectively, 5 to 15 minutes. (It can help to keep the oven door cracked while salmon is cooking to prevent the broiler from cycling on and off, though not all ovens function this way.) If salmon becomes well browned on top before it is cooked enough in the center, switch off the broiler and set the oven to 425°F (220°C), then continue cooking until done, 1 to 2 minutes longer.

    Transfer salmon to plates or a platter and serve.

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Garlic Parmesan Meatloaves

 Delicious Garlic Parmesan Meatloaves served with a side of vegetables

I made this on Sunday, July 6, 2025.  We had a dinner with Sarah, Miguel, Lalo, Rosi, Luca, Alex and GABE!   I forgot to take a picture of my creation but it certainly didn't look like the above.  I didn't particularly like this dish, but everyone else seemed to.  Except Alex :)

From this website:

https://recipesfiber.com/garlic-parmesan-meatloaves/

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
  • 1/2 C grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 C breadcrumbs (I think I might use panko)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 C milk
  • 1 T parsley
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 C marinara sauce
  • 1/4 C shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
  1. Preheat the Oven:  set oven to 375 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Make the Meat Mixture:  In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, egg, milk, parsley, oregano, onion powder, salt and pepper.  Mix until just combined - avoid overtaxing for a tender texture.
  3. Form the Meatloaves:  Shape the mixture into individual mini meatloaves and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake:  Bake for 25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
  5. Top with Sauce and Cheese:  Remove from oven, spoon marinara over each loaf, and sprinkle with mozzarella.  Return to oven for 5 more minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Serve:  Let cool slightly, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.