This is a good way to use leftover seafood. It is a smooth and creamy soup that is filling.

Seafood_Bisque_01

Ingredients

1 oz (30g) Butter
2 oz (60g) Onions diced
2 oz (60g) Carrots diced
Small bay leaf
pinch dried thyme
4 parsley stems
1 oz (30g) Tomato paste
2 oz (60g) Brandy (heated & burned in a sau...

Phyllo is a little difficult to work with but the crunch and wonderful packing make the effort all worth it.

Phyllo_Wrapped_Salmon_06

Ingredients

Salmon
Salt
Pepper
Butter
Phyllo
Cream cheese
Pesto

Directions

  1. Seared the salmon in butter with salt & pepper

Phyllo_Wrapped_Salmon_01

  1. Open the phyllo package and cover with a...

It's a little harder to check for doneness with the nick and peak method but that's ok.

Pesto_Salmon_04

Ingredients

Fillet of salmon or steelhead trout
Homemade pesto (store bought would work too)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F
  2. On a baking sheet with sides place the salmon skin side down.
  3. Cover...

If you're looking to impress with a difficult looking dish that is secretly very easy, you've found the right recipe.

Mussels_Red_Wine_01

Ingredients

mussels
796 mL can diced tomatoes
1 large shallot, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup red wine
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh basil (2 teaspoons dried basil...

Not that there is ever leftover lobster, but if you run into this problem lobster rolls are perfect way to use that extra meat.

Lobster_Rolls

Ingredients

1 cup cooked lobster meat or 3-4 tails
2 tablespoons store bought or homemade mayonnaise
1/2 lemon - freshly squeezed juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon z...