HERBY SALMON SLICES

 

 

 

 

 

 

HERBY  SALMON

SLICES

 

 

 

 

 

 

History of salmon is not too old in Turkey. I guess we met salmon 1990s. Now there are some salmon farm in Turkish seas. But I am not fan of farm fish. I buy the fresh salmon which is imported from Norway. Salmons like cold oceans.

Salmon has an interesting life, they are born in fresh water, migrate to ocean , then return to fresh water to reproduce.  Which is an incredible that the fish return to the exact spot where they where born.

Salmon is not only a delicious fish also very healthful too, with high protein, high omega and vitamin D.

 

INGREDIENTS

500g/ 1 lb fresh salmon fillets, skinned

2 Tablespoons olive oil

2 Tablespoons  fresh parsley, chopped

2 tablespoon fresh  dill, chopped

2 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

1 tablespoon chives, chopped

1 Tablespoon fresh mint, chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREPARATION

Cut salmon fillets into thin long slices, put in a dish. Process all other ingredients in a food processor, pour over salmon slices and be sure sauce is  coated both sides. Cover and  leave in refrigerator for  a night.

Heat heavy frying pan , do not add any oil. Add salmon slices, cook 2-3 minutes each sides until lightly brown. Do not cook over, it gets dry . If you wish it can be grill/broil . Serve with  potato salad and sorrel sauce.



ORANGE MUFFINS

                   ORANGE MUFFIN

 

I learned this recipe from one of my mother's travel companions.They were going to holiday at least once a year. Once I joined them with my sons. we had wonderful time. She was an easy going and helpful lady. also she was a very good cook. I have some other recipes from her. Unfortunately she past away some years ago. I always remember her when ever ı make these muffins.

If you like orange I bet you will like orange muffin, because it has strong orange taste.

INGREDIENTS

1 big orange

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup margarine or butter, melted

2 cups plain flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

PREPARATION

Process orange and sugar in a food processor. Transfer mixture into a big bowl. Let it stand one hour. Add melted butter , mix well. Stir into flour and baking powder. Stir gently with a fork until all ingredients are mixed.

Spoon mixture into each well greased muffin tin, filling two-thirds full. Bake at 200C-400F for 15-20 minutes until golden. Makes 8 big, 12 small muffins.

                  

PURSLANE SALAD

             

 

 

 

 

          PURSLANE SALAD

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring began to show itself at the end. Spring is my favorite season for many reasons; temperature is perfect , every where is green and full of with colourful flowers . In terms of  food  there are many  fresh vegetables and herbs. What else could I want more then this.... 

Purslane has some other names like verdolaga, pig weed, little hog weed, pusley. It has sour and salty taste, the stem and leaves are edible.

Purslane is a very good vegetable for health. It contains omega3, vitamins and minerals.

Purslane  can be eaten  fresh as a  salad  or  hot  (cook with mince meat and rice and tomatoes) or  cold (with rice and tomatoes and olive oil ) in Turkish cuisine. 

INGREDIENTS

1 bunch purslane, stem removed

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

1 medium cucumber, chopped

1/4 cup olive oil

2 Tablespoons lemon juice

1 clove garlic

1 teaspoon salt

PREPARATION

Place  purslane leaves, tomatoes and cucumber  into a salad dish. Combine olive oil , lemon juice, garlic and salt in a screw-top jar, shake well , pour over the salad and mix.

SWEET MARKO'S DESSERT

                                 SWEET MARKO'S
                        DESSERT

 

 

 

 

 

 

RENEWED EDITION.....I posted this recipe nearly two years ago. My grandson is a healthy, gorgeous little boy now and  old enough to eat this dessert. He is coming to see us very soon. I will make  this dessert for him. I guess he will like it because he likes pastry and berries. It is a nice coincidence because  I did not know what he will like when I named this dessert.

  We will celebrate his 2. birthday together. I have a surprise for him. When  my surprise is ready I am going to share with you. Hope it will go well. 

I am a grandmother now.  My first grandson was born last week. Unfortunately he was born with some  health problems, but  he is getting better. I believe he will be fine very soon. He brought lot of   happiness to my life... I am  already in love with him.  My daughter in law gave me an idea.. to give his name one of my recipes. I think a dessert recipe shall be suitable.
This is very easy but delicious dessert. I use ready puff pastry, home made cream and fresh berries. Pastry cases and cream  can be prepare a day ahead. Keep  uncooked pastry cases in fridge. Bake them half an hour before to serve.
 I hope  when Marko old  enough to eat  this dessert he will like it . Bon appetite.

INGREDIENTS
250g ready puff pastry

FILLING
1 cup milk
1 1/2 tablespoons plain flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1/2  teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup whipping cream
250 g strawberries or any berries

PREPARATION

Roll out pastry on floured surface. Pastry should be the same thickness all over. Cut out 6cm-2 1/2 inch rounds from half the pastry, leave space around each circle of pastry to cut larger rounds. Brush uncut half of the pastry with water. Fold pastry in half. Cut out 10cm-4 inch round around smaller rounds. Be sure to center of larger and smaller rounds  come on top. Cut two layers together. Place rounds on oven tray. Bake at 230C-450F 5 minutes then reduce the heat  at 180C-375F further 10 minutes or until light brown. Let them cool
FILLING
Mix flour , sugar, and vanilla, stir milk ,whisk well. Add egg yolk. Stir constantly over heat until cream boils and thickens. Let it cool
Fill  puff pastry case with cream. Decorate with strawberries and whipping cream. Dust with icing sugar.