Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Fried Swai Fish with Saffron Pasta

The two year old loved this one.
  1. Cook brown rice pasta in water with salt
  2. Press fillets into rice flour and Goya Adobo mixture
  3. Fry on high in skillet with olive oil
  4. Flip once and grill other side on high
  5. Remove fish from pan and set aside
  6. Drain pasta and rinse well
  7. Add to same skillet that fish was in, thin sliced onion and salt
  8. Add more olive oil if necessary
  9. Saute on med-high heat until slightly brown, stirring constantly
  10. Add minced garlic and a pinch of saffron and keep stirring
  11. Add a few splashes of white wine vinegar
  12. Add noodles and keep stirring (add more oil and white wine vinegar if necessary)
  13. Add fresh diced tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
  14. Keep stirring until everything is incorporated and warm, then serve

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Potato Leek Soup

About as simple as it gets. Inspired by a recipe from SimplyRecipes.com and ideas from trying other things.

  1. In skillet, cook 5 - 6 slices of bacon until crisp
  2. Remove and place onto paper towel
In same skillet on medium heat...
  1. Add 1 Tbsp of dairy-free margarine
  2. About 4 cups of chopped leeks (white and light green part)
  3. Add 1 tsp dried parsley (if you have fresh, then shop it and add it after soup is blended)
  4. Add pepper to taste
  5. Saute about 5 minutes
  6. Add 2 cups of chicken broth
Transfer to large pot
  1. Add 2 more cups of chicken broth
  2. Add three large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  3. Add one small strip of bacon
  4. Bring to boil
  5. Simmer for about 40 minutes or until potatoes have softened
  6. Blend
  7. Add salt to taste and stir
I didn't feel any need to add rice milk or anything. The soup turned out to be the perfect consistency. I'm curious how it might be with some finely diced carrots. Adding cubed ham may be nice, as well.