Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meal Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meals… platters where you can just pick at them while sipping wine and catching up with a friend. Chances are, if you come over for a meal, you’re getting an assortment of things to nosh on, maybe a mix of homemade appetizers… but just an array of deliciousness you can snack on whilst enjoying the evening. 

I’ve been wanting to make a lox platter for awhile now, so here we are. I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel seasoning onto smoked lox and then added sliced cucumbers and radishes to the platter along with sliced bialys and crackers. Dipping items are a must so I included hummus and tzatziki. A fun platter just to nibble from, but a bialys sandwich with everything stuffed in it was pretty perfect too. Hope that gave you a little bit of inspo for something you can easily whip up too!
I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Thirteen school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!
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Recipe: Teresa Giudice’s Baked Flounder Oregano

August 12, 2011 · Narrative

Teresa Giudice's Flounder
No one is as surprised as me that I’m about to share a recipe with you from Teresa Giudice.

She of Real Housewives of New Jersey, um, fame.

But she has a new cookbook out, and I’m trying to make a concerted effort to cook more Italian food.

Since it’s part of my background.

And I feel I don’t do it often enough.

If Teresa can help with that, why not?

Of course the fact that the first recipe I made from it doesn’t scream Italian is something we will overlook, mmkay?

All the recipes in the book are super simple to make and there are pictures throughout.

Of course, being the sort of book from a brash, outspoken housewife that flips tables during arguments, there are innuendos and cheesy quotes throughout.

Just ignore them.  I did.

All that being said, this flounder couldn’t be simpler to make.  And it bakes in the oven, so it’s healthy.

Although it looks like lots of oil or butter in the dish in the picture, I assure you, it’s not.  One tablespoon of lemon juice and two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.  For over a pound of flounder.

Nick tried flounder for the first time with this dish.

And liked it.

Mystic got the leftovers after a late night at work.

His first time with flounder too.

Another thumbs up there.

It’s tender, lightly seasoned, only dirties one dish and is something you can feel good about making and eating.

Teresa’s Bravo Network resume notwithstanding.

And with that, I’m out for the weekend.

Have an awesome one!

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Teresa Giudice’s Baked Flounder Oregano

Ingredients

  • 6 (4- to 5-ounce) flounder or sole fillets
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine (I skipped since I only had strawberry zin on hand)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs (I used whole wheat)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Position a rack in the top third of the oven and preheat the oven to 400F. Lightly oil a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  2. Season the flounder with the salt and pepper. Fold each fillet in half crosswise, tip to tip. Arrange in the baking dish. Drizzle the wine and lemon juice over the fillets.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, parsley and oregano. Top each fillet with an equal amount of the breadcrumb mixture. Drizzle with the olive oil.
  4. Bake until the fish flakes easily when prodded with the top of a knife, about 15 minutes. Serve hot, with lemon wedges.
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Comments

  1. beth says

    August 12, 2011 at 7:19 pm

    looks yummy. i understand teresa is a good cook – i’m going to have to check this book out next time i come over. plus, i love _anything_ oreganata. like even flounder.

    Reply
  2. beth says

    August 12, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    and – oh yeah – i love the casserole dish. i should go scour my mom’s house to see if she still has her old corningware.

    Reply
    • Cate O'Malley says

      August 18, 2011 at 10:12 am

      I *heart* Corningware!

      Reply
  3. Joanne says

    August 13, 2011 at 5:24 am

    Score for fitting in the Friday post! More Cate is always a good thing…especially when I’m about to run 15 miles this morning. Need you to calm me down.

    Ah Teresa and the real housewives…good to know that at least she can cook. I love flounder oreganata.

    Reply
  4. Michele says

    August 13, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    I love the housewives and have both of Teresa’s cookbooks. She cracks me up and that’s really why I bought the book. Haven’t tried any of the recipes but It’s good to know they are actually good! Your photo looks great!

    Reply
  5. Ramona says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    We luv flounder. It’s one of the few fish that we will buy.

    Reply
  6. Robin says

    September 30, 2013 at 10:30 am

    Well i would really like to find Teresa’s recipe for Baked Founder Oregano (u state that u r posting it here) but it is not here anywhere…can u tell me where it is or do i have to purchase the $40 cookbook???

    Reply
    • Cate says

      October 24, 2013 at 10:18 am

      Post fixed, thanks for the heads up, Robin!

      Reply

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Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meal Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meals… platters where you can just pick at them while sipping wine and catching up with a friend. Chances are, if you come over for a meal, you’re getting an assortment of things to nosh on, maybe a mix of homemade appetizers… but just an array of deliciousness you can snack on whilst enjoying the evening. 

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I’ve been wanting to make a lox platter for awhile now, so here we are. I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel seasoning onto smoked lox and then added sliced cucumbers and radishes to the platter along with sliced bialys and crackers. Dipping items are a must so I included hummus and tzatziki. A fun platter just to nibble from, but a bialys sandwich with everything stuffed in it was pretty perfect too. Hope that gave you a little bit of inspo for something you can easily whip up too!
I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Thirteen school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
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Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
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Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!

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