I have been cooking lately and here are some of my fav's!
From Mel's Kitchen:
http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2010/07/black-bean-and-sweet-corn-quinoa-salad.html
Black Bean and Sweet Corn Quinoa Salad
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup frozen sweet white corn
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Directions
- In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When shimmering and hot, add the onions and saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring often. Add the garlic and stir for a minute or two until the garlic is fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the quinoa and cover with broth. Stir in cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes (or until all the liquid is absorbed).
- Stir in the frozen corn and black beans. Cover and let the pot sit off the heat until the corn and beans are heated through, about 5-6 minutes. Stir in the cilantro. Serve warm or chilled – it is delicious both ways!
Sea Bass with Garlic butter
This is a wonderful yet simple way to prepare sea bass. The garlic butter sauce blends nicely with this mild flavor of this light and flaky fish.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds sea bass
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- lemon pepper and salt to taste
Preparation:
Combine onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, lemon pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle on both sides of fish. To prepare butter sauce, combine butter, garlic, and parsley, in a small saucepan. Remove from heat once butter has melted. Preheat grill for medium high heat. Place fish on lightly oiled grate, cook for 7 minutes. Turn fish and coat with butter sauce. Cook for 7 more minutes. Once fish flakes easily, remove from heat, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.

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