Blackened Cod

2 cod fillets cracked pepper 1/4 tsp dry oregano 1/2 tsp dry thyme 1/2 tsp cayenne sea salt 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 tbsp panko peanut oil lemon juice Combine the oregano, thyme, cayenne, garlic, and panko. Season the fish with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a drizzle of peanut oil in a… Continue reading Blackened Cod

Chili Glazed Chicken Breast

2 chicken breasts 3 tbsp butter, melted 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp ancho chile powder pinch cumin 1 tbsp lime juice pinch lime zest salt cayenne Combine the butter, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and lime. Generously brush the mixture over the chicken.  Heat the grill. Grill the chicken basting with the mixture. Season with… Continue reading Chili Glazed Chicken Breast

Balsamic Thyme Duck Breasts

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp dry thyme 1 tsp cracked pepper sea salt 2 duck breasts Combine the vinegar, 2 tsp olive oil, the garlic, thyme, and pepper.  Add the duck breasts, turning to coat. Chill 1 to 8 hours. Heat a skillet.  Season the duck with salt.… Continue reading Balsamic Thyme Duck Breasts

Prosciutto Chicken Breasts

2 tbsp white wine vinegar fresh sage 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp orange zest kosher salt cracked pepper olive oil 2 chicken breasts, pounded to 1/8" inch thick between wax paper 2 slices prosciutto fontina cheese, grated Combine the vinegar, 1 1/2 tbsp minced fresh sage, the garlic, orange, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/4… Continue reading Prosciutto Chicken Breasts

Chicken Kiev

2 chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise, pounded flat 1/2 lb butter 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 scallion, minced 3 tbsp minced parsley sea salt and cracked pepper flour 1 egg, beaten panko vegetable oil Cream the butter with the garlic, scallion, parsley, and then season with salt and pepper.  Mix well and then wrap… Continue reading Chicken Kiev

BBQ Steak

1 tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, minced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 ½ tsp chili flakes 1 cup pureed canned tomatoes ¼ cup brown sugar 1 tbsp tomato paste 2 tsp honey 1 tbsp minced parsley 2 tsp dry basil 2 tsp dry oregano Sea salt and cracked pepper 2 steaks   Heat the oil… Continue reading BBQ Steak

Greek Roasted Chicken

3 ½ lb chicken, neck and giblets removed, wings trimmed, rinsed and patted dry Olive oil 1 lemon, halved 1 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp cracked pepper ½ tsp dry rosemary ½ tsp dry thyme ½ tsp dry marjoram ½ tsp dry sage 4 garlic cloves, crushed   Preheat the oven to 400 F.  Rub… Continue reading Greek Roasted Chicken

Cucumber Yogurt Salad

1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, grated 2 cups yogurt, drained in a cheesecloth 4 cloves garlic, crushed Juice of 1 lemon 3 tbsp minced mint ¼ cup minced dill Sea salt and cracked pepper ¼ cup toasted walnuts, chopped   Combine the cucumber, yogurt, garlic, lemon, mint and dill.  Season to taste with the salt… Continue reading Cucumber Yogurt Salad