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Crispy Honey Lime Tilapia. Hickory dickory dock this blog post is such a crock I stayed up too late but the recipe’s great, Crispy Honey Lime Tilapia makes 4 filets 4 fresh (or thawed) tilapia filets 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon lime zest 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup flour [I used whole wheat pastry] 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying additional honey + lime zest mixed for drizzling 60 minutes before cooking,season tilapia filets with salt and pepper then lay in a baking dish or into a large ziplock bag.

Crispy Honey Lime Tilapia

Heat a cast iron skillet (or a non-stick skillet) over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Almond Crusted Tilapia. Citrus Crusted Tilapia with Blood Orange Salsa. I apologize for the amount of times I’m going to punch you in the face with citrus this week.

Citrus Crusted Tilapia with Blood Orange Salsa

But not really. It hurts, I know. Citrus is just so so so good. Pork and Chorizo Burgers with Green Chile Mayo. I swear, I wasn’t going to share another recipe from “Emeril at the Grill,” but last weekend, we tried his Pork and Chorizo Burgers, and you’ve got to try them.

Pork and Chorizo Burgers with Green Chile Mayo

After the first bite, all Jeff and I could do was chew, nod at each other and finally lean in for a high-five. They are insanely delicious. The sort of thing you eat for lunch and want again for dinner. What makes them special is that the balance of ground pork and chorizo really brings out the best in both. You get the spicy bite of the sausage, but it doesn’t take over, because it’s balanced by the sweet, smoky flavor of the grilled pork. And the smell? Overnight Breakfast Potatoes with Sausage CrockPot Recipe. Day 81.

Overnight Breakfast Potatoes with Sausage CrockPot Recipe

Happy Friday! I keep envisioning little fairies swooping down the chimney at night who magically clean house and fold laundry. So far, that hasn't happened. BUT! Breakfast can magically cook itself overnight in the appliance that keeps on giving: The CrockPot. The Ingredients. -- bunch of red potatoes-- 1 yellow onion-- package of breakfast sausage (I used uncooked maple chicken sausage from Trader Joe's---I wish it had been pre-cooked so I could have chopped it up...)-- 2 T olive oil--a sprinkle each of kosher salt and black pepper The Directions.

--wash potatoes well, and chop them into chunks. Apricot Glazed Chicken Skewers. One of our friends called to say he needed to come by our house and pick something up.

Apricot Glazed Chicken Skewers

“Ask him over for dinner!” I begged in silent mouthing and hand gestures. Any excuse to cook for a crowd… I’d like to think that if we didn’t live in the middle of nowhere we’d have people over all the time. We’ve got cool animals to look at, lots of land to stroll around on, a yard for friends to bring their dogs for running around, a lake for swimming, a porch for sitting, 19 (I exaggerate) guitars for strumming… But we do live in the middle of nowhere, and our house isn’t on the way to or from any place except for the boonies.

Apricot Glazed Chicken Skewers (adapted from Fine Cooking via Pink Parsley) Ingredients Instructions Preparation time: 10 minute(s) Scalloped Hasselback Potatoes. “Scalloped” is an attractive word, isn’t it?

Scalloped Hasselback Potatoes

When I hear it I think of several things: first, there’s scallops, as in the seafood—totally delicious. Then there’s the scalloped shape that can live on the edge of a pair of shorts or on the collar of a woman’s blouse—always pretty and dainty. Babies, they're what's for dinner. Just kidding. - Beer-battered Flounder Bites. These came out really great, if you're in the mood for fried food. 3 medium-large flounder fillets, cut into bite size pieces1 can of beer2 cups flour1 tsp salt1 tsp paprika Mix one can of beer with the flour, salt, and paprika.

Babies, they're what's for dinner. Just kidding. - Beer-battered Flounder Bites

Mix the flounder nuggets, in batches, until well coated. Drop into hot fryer and cook until golden and crispy. Cold-brewed iced coffee. Since I began working from home, I have no doubt I have saved a ton of money by not buying those yogurt-granola cups and salad bar lunches everyday.

cold-brewed iced coffee

What I haven’t saved even a penny on, however, is my iced coffee habit. If anything, it’s gotten worse. Or better, depending on how you look at it. The first month, I spent a lot of time at Starbucks, yet not because I am addicted to their coffee, but the other unspoken the Opiate of the Freelancing Class: Free wireless. But after a few weeks, the loud and generally awful music (greatly compensated for by playing Hallelujah often, however, they’d play the John Cale version and that’s the wrong one and yes, I have digressed this far) and the fact that even at 9 a.m., the bathrooms smelled like a barn. Asian Glazed Salmon… Oh man.

Asian Glazed Salmon…

Are you ready for a FANTASTIC meal?? This salmon surprised us in the best possible way. I found some bottled ginger-sesame sauce/glaze at the store along with some beautiful looking salmon and decided to throw together a quick Asian-inspired dinner. Wow and WOW. Not only did this meal come together in less than 30 minutes, it blew us away. Asian Glazed Salmon 2 salmon filets 2 tablespoons ginger-sesame sauce (I used an organic brand called Full Circle, but any ginger sesame-based marinade or dressing [not salad dressing] will do.

In a small bowl, stir together the ginger-sesame sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar and cilantro until combined. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Recipe source: Sing For Your Supper original Share: Haddock Amandine.