Our RECIPES
Arugula and Goat Cheese Omelet
I don't think my sons realizes HOW good he has it. This morning, before being dropped off at high school (yes, he's totally spoiled!), I made him an omelet! it wasn't just an ordinary omelet... It was a truffle butter, goat cheese, arugula omelet with crispy onions....
Roast Beef and Arugula Wraps
For all the Paleo lovers out there...here is a great little wrap for you! Ingredients: 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) pinch of sugar or ½ tsp of raw honey for the Paleo fans salt and pepper 8 thinly sliced roast beef (8 oz.) halved...
Panko Crusted Tuna
I like to have tuna only once every couple of weeks, as it can contain high amounts of mercury, which can't be good for anyone! But I truly love the texture, flavor and consistency of tuna, especially with a nice crispy exterior. I marinated the tuna in a bit of Ponzu...
Zucchini hummus with a kick
I have always loved hummus, but sometimes the chick peas or garbanzo beans can get a bit filling. So I looked around to see what else would pair well with tahini and found a great zucchini recipe. I have made some alterations to the one I found, as I thought it needed...
Pasta with Broccoli, Anchovies and Garlic
Here is an easy anchovy and Broccoli pasta, with a bit of Manchego and red pepper flakes. This recipe serves 2 so be sure to adjust quantities as needed. Ingredients: 2 cups of small broccoli florets 7 cloves of Garlic finely chopped ¼ cup olive oil (EVOO) ½ tsp of...
Homemade Caesar Dressing
Here is a simple recipe I found for homemade Caesar dressing. It's really easy to make and this batch can last in the fridge for a few days. It's not too fishy or garlicky. Ingredients: 4 Cloves of minced Garlic 1 tsp of Anchovy Paste 2 tbsp of fresh lemon juice 1 tsp...
Gravlax – Swedish Dill Cured Salmon
This is one of the few recipes my mom brought with her from Sweden. The name actually comes from the way salmon was prepared back in the old viking days. The Salmon back then with all the spices were buried in a "grave", for curing. It is simple to prepare. It...
Ricotta Pasta with Tomatoes
Here is a fun, lighter spaghetti dish with ricotta, mozzarella, basil, garlic, cherry tomatoes and parmesan. My son loves ricotta and if he has his preference he would pretty much add it to anything. Ingredients: ¼ cup Olive oil 6 cloves chopped Garlic 10-15...
Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients: 1 cup of soy sauce ½ cup olive oil 6 cloves of crushed garlic 2 tsp grated fresh ginger 1 tbsp brown sugar 2-3 pork tenderloins Directions: In a mixing bowl whisk brown sugar with soy sauce until brown sugar dissolves. Slowly add in the olive oil,...
Crème Fraîche Pea Puree
This is a great Sauce you can serve with Roasted Potatoes, Peas and Salmon. Ingredients: 1 cup of cooked frozen peas ⅓ cup chopped shallots ¼ cup chopped dill ⅛ cup EVOO (olive oil) 1 tsp salt 8 oz. Crème Fraîshe Using a food processor, add the cooked peas,...
Sautéed Ginger Carrots
One of my favorite side dishes is Ginger Carrots. It's a simple but delicious side for any dish, fish or meat. Ingredients: 2 large bunches of fresh baby carrots Julienned 1 tbsp of pureed ginger 1 tbsp of honey Salt and freshly ground pepper ¼ cup chopped parsley...
Swedish Meatballs
This is probably one of the best Swedish Meatball recipes that I have ever tasted.. mainly because it comes from an authentic Swede... My mom! Who was born and raised in Gothenburg, Sweden! I sometimes make this recipe in large batches and store the mixture (prior to...
Large Batch Homemade Pesto
Our family LOVES pesto! I have tried different kinds of store bought pesto and really never discovered one I love, so I decided to make my own. We are fortunate enough to have access to large 1 lb. bags of basil, which I usually buy in 5 lb. increments. We also...
Organic Hummus
My favorite organic Hummus. Ingredients (all organic): 2 cans garbanzo beans 16 oz jar of tahini ½ cup lemon juice 1 cup of flat leaf parsley leaves 4 medium cloves of garlic ¼ tsp Paprika ⅔ cup EVOO 1 cup water 2 tsp of salt (add 1 at a time) Place garbanzo beans,...
Marinated Salmon
Here is a simple and easy marinade for a tasty baked salmon. 2-3 lbs Wild Caught Salmon* 5 garlic cloves Large bunch of dill 2 tbsp. of dig on mustard Juice if 1 lemon Rock salt 1 tsp. pepper ⅓ cup EVOO Purée all ingredients in a blender with an "S-shaped" blade,...
Tilapia with Arugula Salad
Tilapia goes great with prosciutto and Sage, by adding lots of flavor to this mild fish. Here are the list of ingredients: 1.5 lbs. Tilapia filets 2 tbsp Butter (1 tbsp at a time) 1 tbsp EVOO ⅓ cup chopped Shallots 5 slices of medium thick Prosciutto chopped ⅓ cup...
