Phillis Carey's
Recipe of the Week Email
July 27, 2019

Many of you have commented on the Salmon with Dill Beurre Blanc picture this week on facebook and instagram so I thought I better share the recipe. Beurre Blanc is one of my favorite sauces--it's rich, delicious and not as heavy as a Hollandaise or Bearnaise. It's also pretty easy to prepare once you understand that you can't let the sauce bubble while you are adding the butter or reheating it later. If you do the butter will separate and you will have an oily mess rather than a smooth creamy emulsion. It's made in a saucepan--no double boiler needed.

This recipe is a bit easier with the addition of some heavy cream. It is less likely to separate. I've given you some variations to try but this is a nice basic version that will allow you to play with various herbs to match whatever you are serving it with.

Drizzle on the Beurre Blanc for a lower fat diet or ladle it on if you are following a Keto diet. It works either way to up the flavor of your favorite fish, chicken or vegetable and turns something basic into something spectacular!

The Sicily Trip is a go! I've added a link to a wonderful article written by Alexandra Kirkman for Forbes magazine this week all about our trip last year to Sicily. She traveled with us and she really captured the magic of Sicily and what fun we had. Be sure to read it but beware--if you do, you will really want to join our group next year. Sicily is a wonderful experience. If you are interested in more information about next April's trip, see the links below.

My Oceania Mediterranean cruise group (at least the local people) is gathering this Sunday for Tapas, Sangria and information about the cruise. It's getting closer and it's time to really start planning what to bring!

Enjoy your weekend, stay cool and make something new to share with your family and friends!

Until next time, keep cooking and eat well! Phillis



A bit of summer humor............

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 LEMON BUTTER-BASTED SALMON WITH DILL BEURRE BLANC
Serves 4.

Salmon:                                4-6 oz. salmon fillets
Salt and white pepper to taste
2 T. fresh lemon juice
4 T. unsalted butter

Beurre Blanc:
2 T. dry white wine or vermouth
1 T. fresh lemon juice
1 T. white wine vinegar
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
6 T. unsalted butter, sliced and chilled
Salt and white pepper to taste
1 T. chopped fresh dill

1. For salmon, season salmon fillets with salt and white pepper. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon, best side down and cook until browned, 2 minutes. Carefully turn salmon over and drizzle with lemon juice. Lower the heat to medium low, cover the pan and cook until salmon is done, 5 to 6 minutes.

2. To make the Beurre Blanc, combine wine, lemon juice, vinegar and red onions in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until liquid is reduced to 1 tablespoon. Add the cream and bring to a simmer. Lower heat to low and add butter, 1 slice at a time, whisking constantly. Be careful not to let the sauce bubble. Remove from heat and stir in the dill; season with salt and white pepper to taste.

3. Place the salmon fillet on serving plates and spoon on the sauce.

Variations:  *Substitute other herbs for the dill—try basil, thyme or just parsley.
*Use 2 T. minced shallots in place of the red onion in most versions. I use red onion for this one to help the sauce become more of a salmon color to match the salmon.
*Leave out the cream and add more 4 more tablespoons of butter but beware that the sauce might more easily break if overheated.
*Grill or roast the salmon instead of cooking it in the butter/lemon sauce.
*Serve the sauce on grilled chicken or asparagus or broccoli or another fish.
*Serve the salmon on a bed of cooked spinach with sauce spooned over all.

We also made this Keto friendly flatbread and Zoodles with Avocado Pesto.

Sicily April 5, 2019
Check out the pricing and itinerary for a culinary trip to Sicily lead by Phillis Carey and Diane Phillips next year!
We visited Sicily last year to create this trip and we were joined by a journalist. Alex's article about our trip just came out in Forbes magazine this week-- read it and join us for this fabulous trip.
You also have the options to spend a few days after Sicily in Bologna with Phillis and Diane for an in-depth look at
prosciutto, parmesan and balsamic vinegar.

Summer Grilling --Need a few new ideas for summer grilling and sides--Phillis Carey's recipe collection of 30 plus summer recipes is available to download for only $4.99.
Click here for more information and to order this recipe collection. Don't forget to check out Phillis's other collections
and her cookbooks as well.
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Kansas City Baby Back Ribs with a Brown Sugar Rub and Smoky BBQ Sauce;
St. Louis Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake.

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White Cheddar Cauliflower Soup with Chives;
Maple Balsamic Mustard Glazed Pork Tenderloin;
Warm Roasted Mushroom and Green Bean Farro Salad;
Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Torte.

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Monday, September 10 at 6 pm in Encinitas             $55 FULL
Tuesday, September 11 at 11:30 am in
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Sparkling Amaretto Sours;
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Filet Mignon with Buttery Horseradish Mustard Sauce with Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms;
Fennel Crusted Salmon with Pinot Noir Sauce with Goat Cheese Potato Mash;
Toasted Almond Torte with Fresh Plum Compote.

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Prosciutto Wrapped Salmon with Roasted Corn and Arugula Toss with Honey Mustard Dressing;
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Tortillas Crusted Southwestern Salsa Chicken with Lime and Hot Pepper Cheese;
Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting.

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Tuesday, September 25 at 11:30 am in
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Quick Mole Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream, Scallions and Cotija Cheese;
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Caprese Chocolate Almond Torta with Almond-Scented Cream.

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Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup with Fried Sage Leaves (Chicken Stock cooked in InstaPot);
Pulled Pork with Bourbon-Peach BBQ Sauce;
Italian Rosemary Chicken Stew with Ham, Mushrooms and White Beans (beans cooked in InstaPot);
Ale Beef Stew with Potatoes, Carrots, Peas and a Mustard Kick;
Pumpkin Custard Cups.


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