Cream Cheese Broccoli

1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets salt 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp flour a pinch of ground ginger 1 1/4 cups milk 3 oz. cream cheese, cubed 1/2 tsp lemon zest 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice Melt the butter in a small saucepan.  Stir in the flour, 1/2 tsp salt, ginger, and the milk.  Cook… Continue reading Cream Cheese Broccoli

Grilled Halibut with Cucumber Sauce

2 halibut fillets 1/4 cup cucumber, shredded 5 tbsp creme fraiche 1 scallion, minced 2 tsp lemon juice salt cayenne 1/4 cup butter, melted paprika Combine the cucumber, creme fraiche, scallion, lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp cayenne. Chill. Season the halibut lightly with salt and cayenne. Grill the halibut, basting with butter. Sprinkle… Continue reading Grilled Halibut with Cucumber Sauce

Salmon with Mustard Glaze

2 salmon steaks or fillets 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp dijon 2 tbsp lemon juice salt and pepper 1 tsp paprika Combine the butter, dijon, lemon juice,and paprika. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.  Add the salmon and season with salt and pepper. Brush on the butter mixture. Cook the… Continue reading Salmon with Mustard Glaze

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Springtime White Asparagus

10 white asparagus spears, trimmed and scraped 2 tbsp butter 5 thin slices of ham lemon juice Saute the asparagus in butter until just tender. Heat the ham in the butter and then wrap each piece around 2 asparagus spears. Season with a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve.

Herbed Mushrooms

1 lb mushrooms, sliced 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp dry marjoram salt cracked pepper Melt the butter in a non-stick skillet.  Saute the mushrooms until tnder.  Sprinkle in lemon juice and marjoram.  Season to taste.  Serve.

Marinated Mushrooms

1/2 lb mushrooms, quartered 1 tsp sea salt cracked black pepper 1/2 tsp dry oregano 1/4 tsp dry thyme 3 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil. Mix all the ingredients and let stand at room temperature for at least 3 hours.  Chill.  Serve.

Grilled Salmon Sandwiches for Two

2 4-6 oz. salmon fillets olive oil salt and cracked pepper 2 thick slices of french or italian bread lettuce lemon juice 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 tbsp capers, drained, minced 1 tsp dijon 1 scallion, green part only, minced 1 tbsp dill pickle, minced Heat the grill.  Brush both sides of the fillets with olive… Continue reading Grilled Salmon Sandwiches for Two