Archive for August, 2009

Sometimes are even better than others.

August 19, 2009

Swordfish Tomato Coulis

We both love swordfish but sometimes it is better than others. I think it has to do with the moon cycle and how recently the boats have returned from the fishing grounds. Last night it was excellent.

The swordfish was a big chunk, 1.25 lbs. I lightly dusted it with Kathy’s Hotter, a bit of salt and sprayed with oil. Then grilled really hot to get a nice sear on the outside.

The Tomato Coulis is a recipie that I have been modifying for probably 20 years. I use fresh local tomatos when possible, deseeded and cored, diced fine. Then dressed with a mixture of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sugar, garlic, fresh oregano and basil from the garden, salt and pepper.

The side dish is one I made up a few days ago from a Fine Cooking recipe of bulger and wilted Swiss chard, with green olives. I let it come to room temperature, then served on heavy plates warmed in the microwave, swordfish to the side with the tomato coulis over.

Just perfect for a hot summer evening.

Sandwich for breakfast?

August 12, 2009
Layonise Eggs with Panchetta

Layonise Eggs with Panchetta

Mark Bittman is one of our favorite cooking writers and I am enjoying his articles in Men’s Health.

Recently he had one on how to build a good sandwich and photos of  a lot of examples. One of them looked like breakfast to me and I give it try last Saturday.

Lyonnaise Sandwich

A poached egg perched on top of a slice of panchetta fried up crisp on a bed of frisee on a slice of  Pig’s Fly Sourdough bread tosted. Dressed with a quickly made Lyonnaise (mustard) dressing. Olive oil, vinegar and mustard mixed.  It was great.