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Pan-Fried Tilapia with Lemon and Capers

Pan-Fried Tilapia with Lemon and Capers

While I’m a huge fan of recipes that use a lot of ingredients, I’m always so amazed by how all the various spices and ingredients blend for a great flavor. On the other side, I am also amazed at how tasty and flavorful some recipes are with only a few...
Pan-Seared Salmon Mignon with Fennel

Pan-Seared Salmon Mignon with Fennel

You can use dried dill, but if you have fresh in your garden, use it! Of course, always use extra virgin olive oil. Here’s what it looks like for marinading. It needs to chill for two hours, so make sure you turn them a few times while they are marinading....
Beef Wellington

Beef Wellington

This recipe is from Gordon Ramsay and one my son has been doing for years. He has absolutely perfected it, although the one in this picture is from my daughter as he lives 2,000 miles away and was not around to create it for us. He was on speed-dial, though and helped...
Mushroom Wellington

Mushroom Wellington

We tried several different wellington recipes, and many came out quite bland. This one has a lot of ingredients and seasonings, and we were rewarded with a flavorful, hearty wellington that more closely mimicked real beef wellington. I wanted to use soy-based whipping...
Sage Butter-Roasted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy

Sage Butter-Roasted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy

Although the number of ingredients is modest, they blend together to make a tasty turkey that is very moist. If you have someone who needs to avoid alcohol, you can easily omit the brandy as there is apple cider in the gravy and the basting juices. For this dish, I...