Blue Apron ~ Smoked Trout and Asparagus Salad

I was really looking forward to this Smoked Trout and Asparagus Salad with fingerling potatoes and garlic croutons.  I was not disappointed.  

I loved smoked fish, and this smoked trout was delicious.  The salad was made with boiled fingerling potatoes and vegetables.  The vegetables ~ asparagus and red onion ~ were sautéed in a pickled mustard seed dressing that was made by boiling the mustard seeds with vinegar and a tad of sugar.  The dressing went well with the smoky fish.

Definitely a favorite hardy salad.

Made:  June 19, 2017

5 Stars

Blue Apron ~ Chicken and Napa Cabbage Salad

For a hot summer night, nothing is better than a nice, hardy salad.  Tonight's meal was a Chicken and Napa Cabbage Salad with Cucumber, Asparagus and Cashews. The salad had a Chinese twist, as the vegetables (cabbage, carrots and cucumbers) were marinated in a sesame oil and rice vinegar dressing.  The chicken was cooked in a miso-paste and soy sauce, which added a nice flavor.  The salad was topped with blanched asparagus and cashews.

Made:  June 17, 2017

4 Stars

Blue Apron ~ Persian-Style Chicken and Crispy Rice

I was really looking forward to tonight's dinner of Persian-style chicken and crispy rice with summer squash, currants and lemon yogurt.  I was not disappointed.  This dish has so many textures and flavors and is so delicious.  

The chicken was sautéed in a Persian Spice Mix.  Then the squash and onions were sautéed.  This was added to the chicken as well as chopped almonds.

While the chicken was cooking, I prepared the rice.  After all the water had absorbed, half of the rice was placed on a cooking sheet and baked until dry and crispy.  Then all the rice was combined, along with the currants, which had been marinated in lemon juice.  I didn't have currants, so used raisins instead.

The dish was topped with yogurt.  Delicious!

Made:  June 10, 2017

4.5 Stars

Persian Spice Mix:

     Ground Cardamon

     Ground Cumin

     Ground Turmeric