#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
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Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
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1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Pan-Seared Tilapia with Almond Browned Butter

October 26, 2008 · Narrative

Pan-Seared Tilapia with Almond Browned ButterIf it wasn’t for an office party back in January, I might never have discovered my love for tilapia, a fish that a friend calls a “poor man’s flounder.”  No matter what you call it, just buy it.  It’s that simple.  So far, my favorite tilapia recipe is this one with a lemon caper sauce.  Totally OMG good and very restaurant-worthy; in fact, it is reminiscent of the dish I had at that holiday party.

But last week?  Last week I had Pan-Seared Tilapia with Almond Browned Butter.   It literally takes just minutes to prepare, is perfect for a crazy weeknight or entertaining guests, and is light, delicate and gone.  All gone.  A pound and a quarter of fish … poof … gone.  To me, one of the best signs of a good meal … no leftovers!  (And you don’t want fish really hanging around in your fridge the next day anyway; it ain’t what you’re looking to smell the next morning as you root around, bleary-eyed, for your OJ).

I skipped the snow peas.  One of the few green vegetables I don’t like, and forget the boys.  This would be perfect over a bed of spinach next time though.  Apparently next time I can also skip (or at the very least, cut way down on) the almonds.  Hard to believe that it took nearly 11 years of marriage to find out that The Husband doesn’t care for nuts in savory dishes.  Who knew?  Not I … until I saw all the almonds very neatly scraped to the side of his dinner plate.

So ’nuff said. Here’s your Cliff Note: Buy tilapia.  Make this recipe. Dinner’s done.

P.S.  $7 Dinner Challenge is back tomorrow.  Hope to see you here!

Pan-Seared Tilapia with Almond Browned Butter
Recipe courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens, 4/04

Makes: 4 main-dish servings (No way in heck is this going to serve 4 adults, trust me)
Start to Finish: 20 minutes

3 cups snow pea pods, trimmed
4 4- to 5-ounce skinless fresh tilapia fillets, or other whitefish
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley

1. Bring lightly salted water to boiling in a large saucepan. Add pea pods. Cook for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. Meanwhile, season fish with salt and pepper on one side; sprinkle with flour. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot (a drop of water should sizzle or roll) remove from heat and add olive oil, tilting pan to coat with oil. Return pan to heat and add fish (if necessary, cook fish half at a time). Cook fish for 4 to 5 minute sour until it is easy to remove with spatula. Gently turn fish and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Arrange peas on a serving platter; arrange fish on top of peas.

3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to skillet. When butter begins to melt, stir in almonds. Cook for 30 to 60 seconds or until butter is melted and nuts are lightly toasted (do not let butter burn). Spoon butter mixture over fish fillets. Sprinkle with parsley. Makes 4 main-dish servings.

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4 main-dish serving: Calories 266,Total Fat (g) 15,Saturated Fat (g) 5,Monounsaturated Fat (g) 7,Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 2,Cholesterol (mg) 71, Sodium (mg) 210,Carbohydrate (g) 7,Total Sugar (g) 3,Fiber (g) 3,Protein (g) 24, Vitamin C (DV%) 8,Calcium (DV%) 5,Iron (DV%) 6,Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Comments

  1. Patsy says

    October 27, 2008 at 10:40 am

    I’m so making that dish! Gonna have to hit ShopRite later this week and pick up some Tilapia… we love it!

    Reply
  2. Sara says

    October 27, 2008 at 9:09 pm

    This sounds great, I don’t make tilapia nearly as often as I should.

    Saras last blog post..Cured pork chops with romesco and sweet potatoes

    Reply
  3. ttfn300 says

    October 27, 2008 at 10:32 pm

    ooh, so easy! and browned butter? yes please :)

    ttfn300s last blog post..Pumpkin Surprise Cupcakes

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I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
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