Fish tacos are on the menu. If you don’t have leftover fish, you can cook some. The tacos are served with a quick tarter sauce, shredded cabbage, lettuce, seared peppers and homemade Quick, Low-sodium Tomato Salsa.
Serve a plate of orange slices as a finish to the meal.
The short season for fresh, sweet cherries has arrived and they’re not to be missed. Sweet Cherries are a welcome addition to any dinner table and tonight they’ll play a feature role in a dinner salad production. Supporting roles will be filled by plant-based Chik’n, toasted pecans and the usual ensemble of fresh harvest favorites. If cherries aren’t available, use fresh strawberries. Dinner promises to offer a dazzling presentation. Bravi!
One of the easiest ways to prepare fish is on the grill. It can be done on an outdoor grill (using a wire basket if necessary) or on an oiled stovetop grill. Tonight it’ll be finished with poke sauce (pronounced po-kay). It’s perfectly acceptable to use frozen fish for this meal. Be sure to set it in the fridge to thaw in the morning. Baby Bok Choy is available in the supermarkets so enjoy this versatile vegetable tonight. Delicate lemon/scallion rice finishes the plate.
Couscous became a known food product around the 12th century and is most often associated with North African cuisine. It’s actually a tiny pasta and not a grain. Traditionally it was cooked with sour milk and butter. Tonight we’ll cook it in a more conventional manner. Couscous will be fully cooked in about 10 minutes. We’ll then add a boat-load of goodies to make this fabulous one-dish meal.
Soft pasta pillows of tortellini step into the spotlight tonight. They’re turned out with a dazzling white sauce and each dinner plate wears a designer hat of basil hummus. A compliment of soft and frilly dressed baby arugula is draped over the shoulders of this Italian favorite while accents of chopped red tomato punctuate the presentation.
Warmer weather calls out for gatherings with family and friends to share good food. This potato/cabbage slaw will answer the call and get the conversation started. Pair it with a yummy avocado salad, some smoked salmon and a fresh baguette. It’s perfect food for casual dining and leisurely conversation. Make the salads early in the day and refrigerate.
Finish the evening with fresh seasonal strawberries.