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

Stuffed Potatoes

4 medium baking potatoes, scrubbed and dried 1 tbsp butter  1 scallion, minced 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 4 tbsp milk 4 eggs, beaten Preheat the oven to 375 F. Prick the potatoes on all sides with a fork.  Wrap in aluminum foil and bake them for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the potatoes from… Continue reading Stuffed Potatoes

Pan-fried Potato Cakes with Cheesy Sauce

flour salt, cayenne 1 egg, beaten olive oil butter 2 cups potatoes, coarsely shredded 1 scallion, minced 5 tbsp sunflower seeds, shelled butter panko 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Combine 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 salt, egg, potatoes, scallion, and 3 tbsp sunflower seeds.  Shape into 4 patties and dredge with panko. In… Continue reading Pan-fried Potato Cakes with Cheesy Sauce

Cheese and Bacon Soup

6 slices bacon, diced 1 small onion, minced 1 stalk celery, minced 1/4 cup parsley, minced 1/2 cup rolled oats salt and pepper 5 cups chicken stock 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated 1/4 cup milk cayenne Heat a dutch oven and add the bacon.  Fry until beginning to crisp.  Add the onion and saute until… Continue reading Cheese and Bacon Soup