Spring is halibut season, one of my favorite types of fish. It's firm and flaky with a nutty flavor. But halibut is also a pretty pricy type of fish, so when I use it, I want to know it's going to taste amazing! This quick and easy one-pan recipe has become my favorite way to … Continue reading Halibut with Brown Butter and Lemon
Seafood
Old Bay Cod and Veggies
Looking for ways to get more seafood into your diet? This one is so easy and even more flavorful! Just season, throw in the oven, and BOOM! Delicious baked cod with the flavors of Old Bay Seasoning. NOTE: If you aren't an Old Bay fan, feel free to substitute your favorite seasoning blend. To make … Continue reading Old Bay Cod and Veggies
Italian Seafood Soup
I'm always eager to find new ways to get more fish into our meal plan. Insert this Italian Seafood Soup! Not only is this soup loaded with veggies, it's intensely flavorful! TIP: We originally made this recipe with fresh cod, but I also make it regularly with fresh salmon, as well. It would work with … Continue reading Italian Seafood Soup
Grown-Up Tuna Casserole
Our final Hearty Winter Comfort Food recipe to share with you is a favorite: Grown-Up Tuna Casserole. This isn't the bland, mushy tuna casserole you might have had in your childhood. This recipe uses albacore in oil, leeks, Gruyere cheese, celery seed, fresh dill, and tart lemon juice to create a depth of flavor missing … Continue reading Grown-Up Tuna Casserole
Asian Baked Salmon
Fish is an excellent protein to make when you're trying to eat healthier. We live in an area rich in fresh seafood, especially salmon. We love this marinade so much, we eat it almost weekly. The original recipe is intended for the outdoor grill, but my version is modified for baking in the oven, making … Continue reading Asian Baked Salmon
Pan-Seared Seafood Amandine
Yesterday, we discussed the trick of making veggies amandine to add healthy and delicious flavor. Today, we're applying the same concept to a main entrée protein by simply adding the same almonds, capers, and fresh dill to our favorite seafood. We've tried this with three types of seafood so far: halibut, sea bass, and salmon. … Continue reading Pan-Seared Seafood Amandine
Tuna Salad in an Avocado
When the summer weather has made your kitchen stifling hot, that last thing you want to do is turn on your cooktop. GOOD NEWS! You don't have to! In this week's new series, Cooking in Summer Heat, we're exploring ways to feed your family without melting. One of the easiest no-cook dinners involves simple canned … Continue reading Tuna Salad in an Avocado
Salade Niçoise-ish
Today's Summer Tossed Salad is a play on a traditional Salade Niçoise. Here at Mainstay, we have an appreciation for the finer things, especially French foods. However, we're also pretty pragmatic on a daily basis. So sometimes, we take shortcuts, and there is nothing wrong with that! There are many arguments over what technically goes … Continue reading Salade Niçoise-ish
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