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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Recipe thread! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-thread Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:57:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php velvetychocolate on "Recipe thread!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-thread#post-953811 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:26:05 +0000 velvetychocolate 953811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Tonight's dinner (total cook time - up to half an hour): Baked Halibut with Dill Sauce (note: can use other fish as well, but I don't recommend salmon, since it's already quite rich and does *not* need a creamy sauce on it!) fresh wild halibut filets 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup chopped fresh OR 2 tbps. dried dill salt & pepper (dash of each) Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper (I like Costco's Kirkland brand best), rinse the halibut filets under cold water, pat dry with clean tea towels or paper towels. Place halibut filet(s) on parchment-lined cookie sheet. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons dried dill, dash salt and pepper (if using fresh dill, use double the amount). Whisk sauce up with a fork. Using a spatula, spread the sauce atop the fish. Place in a 350F-375F oven for 20-30 minutes (depending on thickness of fish and your oven). Roasted Asparagus Spears with Roasted Grape Tomatoes: fresh asparagus grape tomatoes 1 fresh lemon sea salt olive oil freshly ground cracked black pepper Line a second cookie sheet with tin foil. Rinse the asparagus and grape tomatoes under cold water. Pat tomatoes dry with a clean tea towel or paper towels, same with the asparagus. Chop off the ends of the asparagus. Spray the foil-lined cookie sheet with olive oil (using one of those Misto-type sprayer thingies). Arrange asparagus in rows, with space in between each spear. Haphazardly arrange grape tomatoes in between the asparagus spears. Spray the tops of the asparagus spears and grape tomatoes with more olive oil. Meanwhile, slice three or four slices of fresh lemon, squeeze these over the veggies, and lay the lemon slices on top. Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Save any bits of fresh lemon or lemon rind and toss them into your garburator (Canadians) or "garbage disposal" in the kitchen sink. <---the next time you use your garburator/garbage disposal, it'll get nicely cleaned from the leftover lemon pieces/rinds. Once the fish has been in the oven for about ten minutes (use your kitchen timer or timer on a microwave to remind you), put the tray of veggies in. Bake/roast for approximately 15-20 minutes or so. Always use parchment for this particular fish dish, and foil for the veggies. You don't want the dill sauce sticking to the pan, and the foil for the veggies ensures they get nicely "roasted/browned". Normally you can use foil for fish, but not in this case (due to the sour/cream mayonnaise-y "sauce", which might stick to the pan, hence parchment paper recommendation). Enjoy! texstyle on "Recipe thread!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-thread#post-953255 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:36:53 +0000 texstyle 953255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ We have so much zucchini growing right now that we're running out of ways to prepare it, but we made some great "zucchini boats" the other night by slicing large zucchinis in half lengthwise, scooped out the flesh (reserved it for the stuffing) and leaving a "boat" to stuff, then making an easy stuffing of sautéed diced onion, 2 lg. minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup or so of sliced mushrooms, 1/2 cup of dried ww bread cubes, 1/2 tsp. oregano, a little tomato and the reserved chopped zucchini - salt/pepper and a little fresh grated parmesan. You could make various types of stuffing for this of course. First we seasoned the zucchini boats with olive oil, salt and pepper and grilled them on the flesh side for about 3-4 mins for nice grill marks, then we stuffed the boats, topped with a little grated parmesan and grill baked off of direct heat on a parchment lined pan at 400F for about 20 minutes. Very good and filling too! ramya on "Recipe thread!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-thread#post-953126 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:13:34 +0000 ramya 953126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <a href="http://www.manjulaskitchen.com/2012/05/23/vegetable-curry/" rel="nofollow">http://www.manjulaskitchen.com.....ble-curry/</a> Extremely Indian curry but boy do I love it... It's the best when I have many veggies remaining in small quantity but not enough to have a stand alone curry!!! Diana on "Recipe thread!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-thread#post-952690 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:17:04 +0000 Diana 952690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yum!  Thanks for all the great recipes so far, ladies! Sarah, how clever to use avocado as a pasta sauce.  I really want to try this.  Adelfa, 108?!?!  Wow, I'm not sure I could survive that.  You can bet I'd be living on smoothies and ice cream in that kind of heat. Laurinda on "Recipe thread!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-thread#post-952588 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:21:29 +0000 Laurinda 952588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I revisited an old favorite. The beans are a bit higher carb for me, but taste so good. Oaxaca Bean Salad Adapted from Mollie Katzen's Still Life With Menu cookbook 1 can black beans 1 small (3") minced onion 5 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 5 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and forced through a press 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 lime, squeezed for juice 1/2 medium red bell pepper and 1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped (could use just one, but mixed colors are so pretty!) 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped finely 1/4 cup minced cilantro Freshly ground black pepper to taste Optional Garnishes: Wedges of lime and plum tomatoes Kristin L on "Recipe thread!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-thread#post-952554 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:18:28 +0000 Kristin L 952554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I do stirfrys fairly frequently. Here's my base recipe - 4 chicken tenderloins - a crown of broccoli - several handfuls of spinach - 1/3 package of rice noodles - about 1tbs extra virgin olive oil - soy sauce to taste - Chinese five spice to taste Soak the rice noodles for 1/2 hour in the hottest water that comes from your tap. Cut chicken and broccoli into bite - size pieces. Heat oil in wok and add chicken, veggies, Chinese 5 spice and soy sauce. Cook until done then add drained rice noodles. Add a little more soy sauce and cook until rice noodles are tender. You can change up the veggies however you like. I've also used tempeh in place of chicken, but I think I need more practice cooking with it.  Adelfa on "Recipe thread!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-thread#post-952403 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 03:52:56 +0000 Adelfa 952403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lately I've been making myself this one-dish salad for dinner on hot days (108 yesterday). Quick, refreshing, and delicious. Serves 1. Mix all together: 3" section of cucumber, diced biggish handful of shredded cabbage 2T chopped cilantro juice of 1 lime cold protein of choice: I use shrimp or leftover grilled fish Sometimes I use arugula instead of cilantro. Sarah A on "Recipe thread!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-thread#post-952382 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 03:07:46 +0000 Sarah A 952382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2011/01/31/15-minute-creamy-avocado-pasta/" rel="nofollow">http://ohsheglows.com/2011/01/.....ado-pasta/</a> i often add white beans (pureed with avacado) and wilted spinach. I totally need new cooking ideas this is a great thread! Diana on "Recipe thread!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-thread#post-952347 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:43:31 +0000 Diana 952347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ We have not had one of these in a while, and now that I've more or less unpacked in my new apartment, I'm thinking about fun things to cook.  So... what great recipes have you all found lately?  I'll start.  Tried this one tonight, and it was amazing and SO easy!  You literally chuck everything into one pot and boil, and it somehow makes amazing pasta that sauces itself.  I think I'm going to try adding some shrimp or sausage next time! <a href="http://www.apronstringsblog.com/one-pot-wonder-tomato-basil-pasta-recipe/" rel="nofollow">http://www.apronstringsblog.co.....ta-recipe/</a>