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  1. Grilled Tuna over Arugula with Lemon Vinaigrette

    August 4, 2011 by erinRD

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    Seattle, you’re beautiful. I hope I see you again soon!

    Grilled Tuna over Arugula with Lemon Vinaigrette
    Adapted from Skinny Taste

    5 oz sashimi tuna (sushi grade)
    1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
    1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    2 cups baby arugula
    1 teaspoon capers
    kosher salt and fresh pepper

    Directions:
    1. Season tuna with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper.
    2. Place arugula and capers on a plate. Combine oil and lemon juice, salt and pepper in small bowl and set aside.
    3. Heat your grill to high heat and clean grate well. When grill is hot, spray grate with oil to prevent sticking then place tuna on the grill; cook one minute without moving. Turn over and cook an additional minute; remove from heat and set aside on a plate.
    4. Slice tuna on the diagonal and place on top of salad. Top with lemon vinaigrette and eat immediately.

    Nutrition Notes: Sashimi or sushi grade tuna is an excellent quality of fish that can be eaten raw if you wish. It’s definitely expensive but well worth the money for a delicious piece of fish and a splurge once in a while!

    Taste Test: Super fast and easy! Light and delicious – the prefect summer meal!


  2. Tuna Salad

    May 23, 2011 by erinRD

    The cooking class that I took with my Mom on Friday was tons of fun! I captured a few pictures on my iphone.

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    Our cooking instructor Carrie above and below is a picture of Asparagus and Leek Bisque with Crispy Bacon Potato Hash! Absolutely delicious!

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    Another picture of our instructor making Rhubarb cupcakes with Lavender Whipped Cream. So unique and good!

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    This dish was Roasted Chicken with Fig Balsamic Glaze served over Fennel New Potato Salad with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette. So delicious! I was worried about the fennel since I’m not a huge fan but it all worked well together!

    My Mom and I will definitely be back for more classes!

    This weekend I also planted some herbs…

    We got some flowers to plant…

    The Perennial garden is looking a little bare – needs some color!

    Wholesome Husband washed the new car…

    And Keenan relaxed, because, ya know – he had a rough weekend of playing with sticks, running in circles in the yard and sleeping…

    It was a good weekend.

    Last week my friend Kev sent this recipe over to me. It’s perfect for lunches so I decided to make it yesterday to bring this week to work. It was delicious! I love the alternative to a creamy tuna salad.

    Tuna Salad
    Adapted from Oxygen Magazine from my bud Kevin

    2 Tablespoons olive oil
    3 medium garlic cloves, pressed
    1 Tablespoon course ground mustard
    1 teaspoon honey
    4 Tablespoons lemon juice
    1 teaspoon chia seeds
    Dash Italian herbs
    6 ounce can tuna, packed in water
    salt, to taste

    1. Whisk all ingredients together except tuna.


    2. Add in tuna. Serve with crackers or on bread. Makes about 3/4 cup and serves 2.

    Taste Test: Delicious! I loved the addition of the mustard and this went perfectly with some multigrain crackers for a lunch or a lighter snack!

    Thanks for the recipe Kevin! :)