Baked Tilapia with Dill Sauce

Ingredients:

4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia

salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste

1 lemon, thinly sliced

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sour cream

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Directions:

1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2.Season the tilapia fillets with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning on both sides. Arrange the seasoned fillets in a single layer in the baking dish. Place a layer of lemon slices over the fish fillets. I usually use about 2 slices on each piece so that it covers most of the surface of the fish.

3.Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

While the fish is baking, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, lemon juice and dill in a small bowl. Serve with tilapia.

Sirloin Steak with Garlic Butter

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 pounds beef top sirloin steaks
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
2. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat with garlic powder and minced garlic. Set aside.
3. Sprinkle both sides of each steak with salt and pepper.
4. Grill steaks 4 to 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. When done, transfer to warmed plates. Brush tops liberally with garlic butter, and allow to rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

Modenese Pork Chops

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 (1 inch thick) pork chops
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook chops in butter, turning once to brown evenly.
2. Pour in wine, and season with salt, pepper, rosemary, and garlic. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, or until chops are tender. Transfer pork chops to serving plates, and spoon sauce over the meat.

Grilled Marinated Salmon

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 pounds salmon fillets

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, oil, mustard powder, ginger and ground black pepper.
2. Place the salmon in a shallow, nonporous dish and pour the marinade over the salmon. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, turning occasionally.
3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat and lightly oil grate.
4. Grill the fish for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

Baby Spinach Omelet

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup torn baby spinach leaves
• 1 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a bowl, beat the eggs, and stir in the baby spinach and Parmesan cheese. Season with onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
2. In a small skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, cook the egg mixture about 3 minutes, until partially set. Flip with a spatula, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Grilled Corn on the Cob

INGREDIENTS:

1. 2 heads of garlic
2. 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
3. Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
4. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
5. 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
6. 1/4 cup chopped tarragon
7. Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8. 6 large ears of corn, in the husks

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Cut off the top third of the garlic heads. Stand them cut side up on foil and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of oil. Wrap the garlic in the foil and bake for about 1 hour, until very soft. Squeeze the garlic into a bowl. Stir in the lemon zest, butter, cilantro, tarragon and the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Light a grill. Peel back the corn husks, keeping them attached. Discard the silk. Spread the herbed garlic all over the corn. Fold the husks back over the corn and tie the tops with string. Wrap the corn in foil.
3. Grill the corn over moderate heat, turning, until the kernels feel tender, 15 minutes. Remove the foil. Grill the ears over moderately high heat, turning, until the husks are nicely charred, 5 minutes, then serve.

Firecracker Fried Chicken Drumsticks

Ingredients:

8 chicken drumsticks
1/4 cup hot pepper sauce
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups vegetable oil for frying

Directions:

1.To Marinate: Remove skin from chicken and place in a resealable plastic bag. Pour sauce over chicken, seal bag and refrigerate to marinate for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours. The longer the chicken marinates, the spicier it will be.

2.In another resealable plastic bag combine the flour, cornmeal, and salt. Add chicken, seal bag and shake to coat.

3.Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and fry, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until juices run clear. Turn occasionally to brown evenly.