Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Words & Brush Recipe Corner: ALLISON'S UTTERLY DELICIOUS SALMON

ALLISON'S UTTERLY DELICIOUS SALMON

Recipe from Allison, a friend of Lisa Starr

www.lisa-starr.com


Ingredients:

4 skinless salmon fillets
1 ½ tablespoons dark or light brown sugar
1 teaspoon Maldon salt plus more to serve
1 teaspoon mustard powder OR curry powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (notes)
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil



Directions: 
1: Preheat the oven to 200 C, pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place in an ovenproof baking dish.
2: Combine all ingredients apart from the olive oil, sprinkle over the fillets and press gently to coat the tops, sides and base. Increase quantities of rub if fish fillets are large or for added flavor. Drizzle over olive oil.
3: Place in the preheated oven and cook uncovered for 12 - 14 minutes until it is just cooked in the center and flakes easily. Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes then sprinkle lightly with salt and serve.

COOK'S NOTES: Salmon can be rubbed with spices ahead of time. I used this quantity of spices on just two fillets as I like flavorful food. Smoked paprika is easily available at any spice shop - and in the Ta'am V'Reich range in supermarkets - and is definitely worth seeking out as it adds wonderful dimension. This dish can also be prepared in the airfryer and cooked for 7-9 minutes. 

ENJOY !



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Friday, February 21, 2025

Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 21st February 2025, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

Easy listening music and chat, Friday 21st February 2025, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Words & Brush Recipe Corner: Energy date balls – no bake!

 

Energy date balls – no bake!


Jerusalem Post, February 8, 2025 

                                      Date balls (credit: freepik)


Despite all our time-saving technology, we’re still trying to catch our breath and juggle all the things life throws at us. In the absence of an app that can feed us energy-infused snacks, let’s make a snack that’s great to grab on the run, knowing we are fuelling our bodies with some healthy energy boosters. 

Yields 16 energy balls.


Ingredients:


  • 12-15 pitted Medjool dates
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup walnuts or almonds
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup smooth nut butter
  • 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp. coconut oil

Coating:

  • Sesame seeds
  • Ground pistachios
  • Cocoa powder


Directions:

Line a sheet pan with baking paper and set it aside. In a food processor fitted with the S-blade attachment, pulse the oats and nuts several times to break them down. Add the pitted dates, nut butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil, then blend on high for 1 or 2 minutes. Stop to stir the mixture, and pulse again for 1 minute until smooth and well combined. 

Lightly coat your hands with olive oil to prevent sticking, then roll the mixture into 2.5-5 cm. (1-2 inch) balls, placing each one on the prepared pan. Once all the batter is used, roll each ball in your desired coating. 

Store the energy balls in the fridge for up to five days or keep them in the freezer for a longer-lasting grab-and-go snack – you can even enjoy them straight from the freezer!


ENJOY !




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Friday, February 14, 2025

Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 14th February 2025, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

 Easy listening music and chat, Friday 14th February 2025, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Words & Brush Recipe Corner: Apricot-glazed Chicken

 

APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN


Jerusalem Post, February 8, 2025 

                                 Apricot-glazed chicken, (photo credit: HENNY SHOR)

Yields 6 servings


Ingredients:


  • 1 kg. boneless chicken

Marinade:

  • 1 cup pure apricot jam (jelly)
  • ½ cup date honey (date syrup)
  • 4-5 cloves crushed garlic (3 frozen garlic cubes)
  • 2 Tbsp. minced ginger (2 frozen ginger cubes)
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp. coarse salt
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley (fresh or dried)

Directions:

In a large bowl, pour in all the marinade ingredients and mix well. You can use boneless chicken breasts or chicken thighs for this recipe. Note: chicken thighs will need an additional 15 minutes baking time. For chicken breasts: Make sure to slice them in half width wise so they are not too thick, but keep away from ultra-thin Vienna schnitzel-type pieces. 

Place the chicken pieces in the bowl with the marinade, mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. (Marinating overnight is also fine and makes it easier to prep ahead of time.)

Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line an oven dish with baking paper, or drizzle with a bit of olive oil. Lay the pieces of chicken in the baking dish in a single layer. It’s okay if they are a bit squashed but avoid any overlap. 

Bake uncovered for 40 minutes for chicken breasts or 50 for thighs or until cooked through. Serve warm and enjoy.


ENJOY !





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