Asian Zucchini Stir Fry

 
Asian Zucchini Stir Fry

1 large zucchini cut in quarters lengthwise and then cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt to soak zucchini pieces in beforehand
olive oil to saute zucchini
3 garlic cloves minced
hot pepper of your choice
4 scallions cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
salt and pepper to taste
sesame seeds for garnish

Cut zucchini in manner described above and then salt and let sit for 15 minutes. This will get rid of excess water content in the zucchini. Afterwards soak zucchini in cold water to remove excess salt. Drain well and pat dry. I use a large dish towel to dry the zucchini. Put olive oil in pan and add zucchini, scallions, and garlic. Add salt and pepper and hot pepper of your choice. Stir till zucchini is softened. Add sesame oil and sugar and stir till incorporated. Serve with a sprinkling of sesame seeds. These were very easy to make and so tasty.

Smoked Salmon Omelette

Smoked Salmon Omelette

5 eggs beaten till fluffy
1/8 cup heavy cream
1 shallot chopped fine
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 ounces smoked salmon (using my own smoked salmon)
1 tablespoon capers, drained
salt and pepper to taste
parsley as a garnish (optional)

As you see in the photo, mine looked like scrambled rather than an omelette. So much for trying techniques I see on youtube. Beat eggs and set aside. Saute shallot in half the olive oil then set aside. Add remaining olive oil and butter. When melted add eggs and cook on medium heat till eggs start to solidify on the edges. Sprinkle the shallots, salmon and capers over the top. Cook till eggs are still soft but cooked. Serve immediately.

Blueberry Chicken

Blueberry Chicken

I had some blueberry jam in the freezer that I wanted to use up. I used four boneless skinless chicken thighs which I placed in an oil coated baking dish. I baked the chicken at 350 F for 20 minutes. I then poured the blueberry jam over the chicken with a few thyme sprigs and baked it for another 20 minutes till internal temperature was appropriate for chicken. Quick and easy and oh so delicious.

Cottontail or Rabbit Rabbit

Cottontail or Rabbit Rabbit

We spied quite a large cottontail in our yard.
They are easy to miss; they have great camouflage.
Saying Rabbit Rabbit is supposed to bring good luck
if you say it the first thing in the morning
on the first of the month as you just wake up.

So Rabbit Rabbit to you all.