Pan-seared cod with green beans and butter and white wine sauce

"Eating well is a form of self-respect" Today I was reading an article about a girl, who has gone to Africa to work as a volunteer with kids at an orphanage. Needless to say - poor countries, where any kind of food is a luxury. She compared the happiness and joy of those, who had … Continue reading Pan-seared cod with green beans and butter and white wine sauce

Catfish filet in panko flakes with celery puree

Some of the best dinners are made in under 30 minutes. All you need is a fresh fish filet and a celery root with just a few extras

Butter poached cod and cream of carrots with pearl couscous

"I'm sorry for what I said when I was hungry"... That's a legitimate excuse. Or when I felt cold, for that matter! Today I'm feeling cold. It's been a great morning - early wake up, breakfast together, avoided heavy traffic on the way to work and had a very interesting interview in the morning. All … Continue reading Butter poached cod and cream of carrots with pearl couscous

Grilled stingray

"The only thing I like better than talking about food is eating!" John Walters Don't ask me where I am, when the weather is good.I'm always at the cabin. And quite often - the designated chef. This is one of those places where I can nurture my creativity - the grocery stores in the closest … Continue reading Grilled stingray

Pan-fried smelt

"Fish (n.pl. fish or fish*es) - an animal that grows the fastest between the time it's caught and the time the fisherman describes it to his friends" The only fishing I do is at fishmongers' or at a supermarket. I mean it's not like I've never held a rod in my hands, but all these … Continue reading Pan-fried smelt

Tuna tataki with parsley and pistachio pesto

Anybody who believes that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach flunked geography. ~Robert Byrne There are a few new fishmongers in town that have quite a nice selection of fresh fish and seafood.Unfortunately we don't have the luxury of access to fresh seafood everyday, but it is brought in a few … Continue reading Tuna tataki with parsley and pistachio pesto

Wild mussels in spicy tomato sauce

"You don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces. Just good food from fresh ingredients" ~Julia Child There was a time when I thought cooking fish or any kind of seafood for that matter was some complicated business, unless it came in a form of frozen fish fingers. That was quite a while ago though. The more … Continue reading Wild mussels in spicy tomato sauce

Marinated mackerel

"If people concentrated on really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." There are no words to describe how much I love this dish! My Dad deserves all praises for it. When our family was preparing for last Christmas, my only request for the menu was his marinated mackerel. I know … Continue reading Marinated mackerel

Khinkali with a juicy cod filling

"Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious." Ruth Reichl Khinkali is a very popular Georgian dumpling made of twisted knobs of dough. Originally - stuffed with meat and spices. It is considered to be one of the national dishes of Georgia. Different regions of Georgia make khinkali … Continue reading Khinkali with a juicy cod filling