Mmmmm, Dinner

Sorry for the downtime. I forgot to pay. Then the hosting company decided to move me to a different server. Now I'm back, I hope.

My friend Sareen is part of The Splendid Table Locavore Nation. For one year, she and her family are trying to eat 80% of their foods within 500 miles of her home. Tough, but tougher (in my opinion) because she has a child under 1 and is pregnant.

On Friday, we went over for an appetizer dinner and to sample some homemade beer. Num.

I love challenges. So, I made very midwestern appetizers.

First up, deviled eggs:
The eggs were 100% local and so was the horseradish. Unfortunately, the mayo, mustard, and paprika were not...

Next up, pickles rolls:

The pickles were handmade by me last summer. The cream cheese is from Wisconsin. The pastrami was bought at Farm in the Market, and local also.

Labels: appetizer, cheese, eggs, pickles

This is our new favorite fish recipe, and I swear there is fish under there.

Take some firm white fish (cod, halibut, orange roughy, etc.) and saute in a little olive oil until cooked through. Browning on the outside is good. I use about 1/3 to 1/2 a pound per person.

Remove the fish and deglaze pan with 1/4 cup to 1/2 a cup of white wine. Throw in a couple cups of halved cherry tomatoes. Saute until they start releasing their juices. Add a cup or two of halved kalamata olives to the mix. Season with salt and pepper. Throw in a handful or two of fresh herbs. I've used both parsley and cilantro with good results.

Serve with bread.