Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Fish, Get Into It!

As most of you probably know, fish is a very healthy meat, we all hear that it is full of omega 3 fatty acids blah blah blah. What does that even mean? According to the Washington State Department of Health, it is good for your heart, it is an anti-inflammatory, aids healthy brain function and can decrease the risk of some mental health disorders. It is also a high protein, low fat meat full of vitamins and minerals. Lastly, it can be super quick and easy! One of my favourite ways to eat fish is just pan fried in a little butter and salt with a squeeze of lemon like my dad always did. However, if you want something with a little more decoration and a more pleasant presentation, this recipe for rainbow trout is ridiculously easy and quick!

Quick and Simple Rainbow Trout















1 filet of rainbow trout
1 lemon
a few sprigs of dill

First, set your oven on broil at 450 then line a pan with tinfoil and set your filet on the pan.  Rub about a teaspoon of dill on the fish and salt and pepper to taste. Then slice the lemon horizontally and lay about three pieces across the fish. 


 squeeze a little more lemon juice on top then toss the fish in the oven on the middle rack for about 10 minutes or until the flesh of the trout is no longer translucent. Lastly use a spatula to pick up the fish and plate it (if you can, slide the spatula between the flesh and the skin - it should separate quite easily.) 


Lastly cut a couple lemon wedges, serve with whatever sides you desire and enjoy!

Monday, January 13, 2014

Finnish Buttermilk Crepes

This weekend it was my roommate's birthday so we decided to have a nice brunch after a night out. I made everyone an old family favourite, Finnish buttermilk crepes. I recall Sunday mornings at my house growing up, always the sound of my dads favourite classic rock blasting through the speakers and the smell of butter frying in the kitchen. Feeling nostalgic, I decided to bring this tradition to my new house. This recipe is simple (no extravagant, rare ingredients or methods), delicious, and definitely impressive. It can also be versatile, served with the traditional butter and maple syrup or you can throw some fruit and whipped cream on there for extra flavour!

Finnish Buttermilk Crepes




1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 cups milk
1 cup (aprox.) flour

Directions:
1. Combine and whisk the vanilla, salt, eggs, sugar and melted butter, then add the milk and flour and beat until smooth (but not too much)
2. Let the batter rest for at least 10 minutes (longer is better - or sit in fridge overnight).
3. Heat pan (cast iron if you have it) to medium hot (butter should smoke after about 5 seconds)
4. Test the batter in the pan first, if it is not thick enough, slowly whisk some more flour in until it is at the desired thickness
4. Place a little butter in pan, pour in a thin layer of the batter just so it covers the bottom.
5. Once it is golden brown on one side, flip and cook the other - this shouldn't take long so keep an eye on it.

Set on the table with your favourite pancake dressings - such as butter, maple syrup, fruit, nutella, whipped cream and/or icing sugar 

and, of course, enjoy!