I have gotten them to suppress the "Oh boy that does look disgusting" groans. But I can understand why it is easier to do chicken nuggets every night.
One bite is all I ask and sometimes it is all that I get. But, there are times that they surprise themselves...
Tonight, I just cooked and crossed my fingers.
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| It did look even more impressive before I moved it and the lovely green pea color mixed with the lovely lemony color of the brodetto and turned sort of olive... |
This is not chicken nuggets! And even so, it was really great. Dave and I both slurped up the pea puree with a spoon when a fork just wouldn't do.
I stumbled on "Salmon in lemon brodetto with pea puree" on the Food Network. I was intrigued by brodetto...what could that be? Not gardetto or amaretto... brodetto? Turns out it means italian fish soup. Well this isn't exactly fish soup, but if that is what Giada says, then more power to her. Here is my somewhat simplified version...
Brodetto
Juice and zest one lemon, add about 1.5 cups chicken broth cook and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
Pea Puree
Cook one bag of frozen peas, 1/3 cup mint leaves, and 1/4 cup water until peas are soft.
Blend in food processor with 2 T butter and 2T half and half.
Halibut*
Heat 1 T olive oil on the stove. Dry the halibut with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-6 minutes per side. Depending on how thick the halibut is, until flaky when separated with a fork.
I stumbled on "Salmon in lemon brodetto with pea puree" on the Food Network. I was intrigued by brodetto...what could that be? Not gardetto or amaretto... brodetto? Turns out it means italian fish soup. Well this isn't exactly fish soup, but if that is what Giada says, then more power to her. Here is my somewhat simplified version...
Brodetto
Juice and zest one lemon, add about 1.5 cups chicken broth cook and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
Pea Puree
Cook one bag of frozen peas, 1/3 cup mint leaves, and 1/4 cup water until peas are soft.
Blend in food processor with 2 T butter and 2T half and half.
Halibut*
Heat 1 T olive oil on the stove. Dry the halibut with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-6 minutes per side. Depending on how thick the halibut is, until flaky when separated with a fork.
*I know Giada had salmon in mind, but I went for halibut- much better I think:)
I would say success! The girls ate a few bites of everything. I have a feeling Delle thought the peas were reminiscent of baby food, but so so much better!
I would say success! The girls ate a few bites of everything. I have a feeling Delle thought the peas were reminiscent of baby food, but so so much better!
Being fair to the girls, Thursday we had calzones. Made easy with the prepared pizza dough at the grocery store. I sauteed some olive oil, garlic, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Let it cool and added it to a cheese mixture of parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta. I baked it at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.
That with some tomato sauce on the side was just what the girls were asking for. The usual salad on the side and we were set!
That with some tomato sauce on the side was just what the girls were asking for. The usual salad on the side and we were set!
Tomorrow will bring a whole new menu and likely a treat... I have a craving for frozen mocha cheesecake Jen!
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