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Filet of Sole Meunière

Filet of Sole Meunière | Bijoux Little Jewels

Food fads come and go, but the Bijouxs remain. #668 Filet of Sole Meunière from the Collection Membership.

FOOD FADS

Cooking as both a Personal and Private Chef I have been through numbers of Food Fads. There was low-calorie, no fat, no sugar, no wheat, vegetarian, and of course current vegan. I have cooked them all. One thing remains true, the classics remain and Filet of Sole Meunière is a keeper.

FILET OF SOLE

One of the most delicate fish, this is best cooked up fresh, simply sautéed in butter with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Days I can find fresh filet of sole I pick it up and cook it is this simple manner.

FISH ON FRIDAY

Filet of Sole Meunière | Bijoux Little Jewels

I came from a family that loosely adheared to the ‘fish on Friday’ routine. My favorite was when we could go out for fresh halibut, a luxury dinner. At home it was what I call a ‘fish fry’.  Many times the fish, usually sole, was cooked ouitdoors on the grill, this cuts down on cooking orders in the house. The butter would get brown and nutty then the fish served with a fresh corn salad on the side.

Enjoy #668 Filet of Sole Meunière from the Collection Membership. Cheers.

 

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Nick’s Fish Market Black and Blue Ahi

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Aloha. I have many memories of Maui from my numerous visits which began when I was just 16 years old. I hold and treasure those visits and this salad from Nick’s Fishmarket is a little jewel.

Nick’s Fish Market Black and Blue Ahi | Bijouxs Little Jewels

LAHAINA, MAUI

My first trip to Hawaii, as I said at 16, included island hopping to Maui. Lahaina was like a dream. Our ragtag group of 16 years old crammed in to one room at the Historic Pioneer Inn. It is almost unreal to believe that the hotel and the town was taken by fire. I am deeply saddened. So grateful I experienced Lahaina many times on my visits to the islands. It is such as beautiful and magical place.

NICK’S FISH MARKET

Always on the menu was a stop to Nick’s Fishmarket, for the Black and Blue Ahi. It was still on the menu as of 2021. I found the recipe years ago online and have been preparing it ever since.
The key of course is the freshest ahi tuna, which usually is yellow fin. Look for the freshest you can find at your local fishmonger. Here in Southern California along the coast, there are many fine fish mongers.

Nick’s Fish Market Black and Blue Ahi Bijouxs Little Jewels

NICK’S BLACK AND BLUE TUNA

For the recipe I prepare Black and Blue Sauce and Cucumber salad first. This recipe is a composed dish that goes together very easily.

The thick fresh tuna is dusted with Cajun Spice Mix* See recipe. This spice can be used for meats, fish or vegetables.

The key is to sear the fish quickly on all sides in a very hot cast iron pan. Just couple a minute or two on each side. Keep the tuna rare and pink on the inside, with just a light charr on the outside edges. Allow it to cool before slicing across into slices.

Having the other components sauce, cucumber salad, etc. ready to serve on individual plates with sauce on the side. Mahalo.

 

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Tomato Salad with Parsley Vinaigrette

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Garden fresh today a simple Tomato Salad with Parsley Vinaigrette No. 665 in the Collection Membership.

END OF SUMMER TOMATOES

Stop and pick up some end of season tomatoes, they are lush and warm from the late summer sun. Today I found this luscious tomato at the local Farmers market, who could resist?

FRESH PARSLEY VINAIGRETTE

Just a few ingredients are need to create this fresh parsley vinaigrette. Beautiful on sliced ripe tomatoes, or tossed with salad greens or even pasta- a versatile Little Jewel.

The current heat wave over most of the country call for cool refreshing dishes. This tomato salad is one I have on repeat.

Savor the season.

 

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Curried Shrimp Soup

Curried Shrimp Soup | Bijouxs Little Jewels

This is one of the easiest soups to make and very tasty too! This classic Curried Shrimp Soup No. 663 from the Membership Collection is one to savor.

FOOD MEMORIES

This soup came from a dear friend’s daughter who was young at the time and had just started cooking, but we all loved her soup. It has been many years now, my dear friend has passed on, but her daughter remains. This simple soup is a treasured recipe memory.

CURRIED SHRIMP SOUP

I shared this recipe in my cookbook FROM THE BEACH HOUSE.

It was actually posted over 15 years in my blog here.   The soup pictured, Seafood Chowder, contains clams and some vegetables, but is the same broth base.

Today I have morphed the original into this lovely Curried Shrimp Soup. Smooth with just the gentle hint of curry is what sets this soup apart. I included  a bit of clam juice for umami flavor.  Cook Curried Shrimp Soup and begin making your food memories.

Cheers.

 

 

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Macerated Strawberries with Mascarpone & Olive Oil

Macerated Strawberries with Mascarpone & Olive Oil | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Here along the California Central Coast strawberry season is in full gear. Acres of strawberries are visible all along the roads. How lucky we are! This recipe is way to celebrate the season with a up-to-date twist on a British flavor classic–strawberries and cream.

Macerated Strawberries with Mascarpone & Olive Oil | Bijouxs Little Jewels

MACERATED STRAWBERRIES

Sweet ripe strawberries with a savory hint of cracked black pepper, sumac and of course, the all important drizzle of liquid gold olive oil are marinated together. Served with a scoop of creamy Mascarpone cheese-Heaven.

Greek olive oil is chosen for this recipe, this one from Willams Sonoma is quality, from a small region in Greece known for its quality olive oil since the 13th century, worth adding to your pantry. Williams Sonoma Potamia Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Macerated Strawberries | Bijouxs Little Jewels

 

Summer simple from Bijouxs Little Jewels from the Kitchen No. 661 from the Collection Membership. Be sure to join for access to all 661 recipes. Cheers.

 

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