Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Cajun Fish Sandwich

I just got home from a fabulous game of shinny hockey at an outdoor rink in the neighbourhood and was starving- which is quite often when I come up with some great inspiration. This was one of those times!

What I had was a Cajun filet of snapper with some home made tartar sauce on some ciabatta toast. Not common after hockey grub, but none the less delicious.

Stu's tartar sauce (measurements are approximate I really just threw things together)
1 tsp dill pickle (diced finely)
5-6 capers
2 tbsp mayo
1 tsp lemon juice

I used a Cajun rub I had lying around to coat the snapper, if you don't have some lying around try paprika, ground black pepper, dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder and some paprika. I pan fried the snapper quickly while I threw the ciabatta in the toaster. Assemble the sandwich and enjoy.

While the sandwich was fabulous, there was no happy ending- I didn't have any nice white wine or even a beer in the house. I chased this sammie down with a diet Pepsi. I know, how disappointing.

Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Mock Sushi


I was surfing the web for work (honestly! I was doing research relating to corporate blogs) when I came accross Mock Sushi in a post by Michael Pusateri, VP of Engineering, Disney ABC Cable Networks Group. I didn't get all the background but basically his daughter saw something on a website about making Mock Sushi and had soon enough convinced him that they had to make it. I read the post and am also convinced.

Michael and Mira Pusateri's Mock Sushi contained gummi worms, rice krispie treats and fruit by the foot. It looks awesome and I can't wait to serve it at a dinner party. That being said, I wouldn't stop there. Who's to say that you couldn't incorporate sprinkles, smarties, Reese's pieces.... the possibilities are endless. After you check out their post please come back and comment on your own variations. I will certainly post pictures as soon as I have some.

Friday, March 28, 2008

Almost here!

Ladies and Gentlemen of all ages,
It has been far too long since my last post. As a matter of fact, since my last post I started a new job, hired 50 people, got married, went to Australia, lost the new job and am looking for a new one. Boy, it has been a busy year.

The reason for my post today is that I'm excited. Really excited. It is almost the end of March. The weather is getting nicer and the snow is disappearing. You know what this means- it's smoker time! Yes, my poor smoker has been neglected throughout the winter and is about the be rescued from hibernation (and the snow bank that it is buried under) and pushed into service.

Like a kid on the last day of school I am energized by the opportunity to cook so many different, wonderful things.

Stay tuned...