Gluten Free Salmon Baked in a envelope with a Balsamic Glaze

Baked Salmon with Balsamic Glaze Served on a wreath of Greens

Serves 8

So I originally posted this in the begining of Cooking Underwriter's existence. I want to say it's the second or 3rd recipe I ever posted. This is one of my go to recipes especially if I am trying to impress some one the presentation alone will knock your socks off. I always serve on a wreath of spinach or field greens with the vegetable as a garnish. This time we made carrots because it was easy, however, I have served it with fresh uncooked vegetables too. Like sliced cucumbers and cherry tomatoes or even marinated artichoke hearts it all depends on my mood. However, I always serve it with Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes.

Baked Salmon Ingredients:
1 Whole salmon split and boned with head and fin removed
3 lemons thinly sliced
3 tablespoons dry dill weed or fresh ( If using fresh reduce to 1 1/2 tablespoons
6 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling on both sides of fish.
Salt & Pepper to taste.
 
Balsamic Glaze Ingredients:

1 cup 10 year aged Balsamic Vinegar
1/3 cup Brown sugar

Wreath
Any Vegetables That will show color ( Carrots, Cherry tomatoes, Cucumbers, etc...)
Organic Baby Spinach

Equipment:
Aluminum foil or Parchment paper 2 sheets length of fish plus a couple of inches on each side
1 Large Baking sheet
1 small frying Pan
1 rubber spatula

Line a large baking sheet with Aluminum foil or Parchment paper, Drizzle olive oil on both sides and place skin side down on the baking sheet. Next sprinkle with dill weed, salt and pepper, then slice lemons thinly and arrange on top of the salmon to cover completely.

Next the other piece of aluminum foil or Parchment Paper and place directly on top of salmon. Starting clock wise role up sides of the foil or parchment paper forming a pillow. Place in oven at 350 degrees and cook for 45minutes closed up.

 Next take your knife and rip open the pillow down the center and cook for an additional 10 minutes.


 
 
Next Clean vegetables and greens. Set aside until dry.
 

To start your balsamic glaze. Take the Balsamic Vinegar and the Brown sugar and place in small frying pan cook on super low almost no flame stirring occasionally. When the vinegar pulls away from pan with a rubber spatula you know it is complete.
 

Next Take greens form a wreath and place vegetables all around plate looking like a ornaments arranged around plate. I used cooked carrots this last time. Take Mashed potatoes and place in center of the wreath to one side next cut a piece of salmon lean up against potatoes and     drizzle all over greens and salmon. Serve immediately.

                                                                   

Gluten Free Chicken Ceasar Pasta Salad

So a couple of years ago when I started Cooking Underwriter I made some great recipes that were not gluten free. However, I feel that now that I live a gluten free lifestyle with my family, it is time to recreate these recipes to be gluten free. So when I am creating a new recipe, the first thing I try to do is to get inspired. I do this in various ways i.e.... watch The Food Network, The Cooking Channel, and I visit my local restaurants in the area; plus I have a full library of cookbooks and Magazines too. This recipe was inspired by a dish that Mr. Fix It ordered at Raz’s Little Italy , West Hills, California. Mr. Fix It, my hubby, ordered Chicken Alfredo and when I saw the colors of his dish it immediately put a vision into my head.  So when the heat turns up in the kitchen I either get up really early and make dinner or I cook and concoct the night before. This would be a great recipe for party or to serve as a main dish.

 Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Ingredients:
1 Yellow Bell Pepper Julienne cut
½ Orange Bell Pepper Julienne cut
1 ½ Cups Broccoli in small pieces blanched
2 green onions chopped
2 cups chicken shredded
6 cups gluten free pasta cooked about 1 box
1 Jar of Ken's Caesar dressing
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
(Save 1/4 cup for garnish)
Equipment
1 Extra Large bowl
1 Large Bowl
1 (2 Cup) Measuring Cup

Tip of the day: Your fridge/freezer work better when full, so spend the week stocking up on fresh groceries and your evenings at home.

Cook Pasta to package directions.

Take Bell Peppers(both Orange and Yellow) and Julianne cut, Broccoli, green onions and toss in bowl. Next add Shredded Chicken.

 Cooked Pasta, and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese and toss all together with Salad dressing. Place in beautiful bowl then serve.  Garnish with a sprinkle of cheese.

Bon Appetite!

Enjoy,

Sheila Fretz

My top 10 receipes for 2012

So when I was thinking about the last post of the year I thought a recap of the Top Ten Recipes would be appropriate. The funny thing about this list is about 75% of them I make on a regular basis and it looks like you folks do to.

Grapefruit Margarita's

Dog's Wrapped in Bacon

Fabulous #Gluten Free Waffles

A  #Gluten free breakfast Sandwich

Now Eat This

Mrs Mix It's (AKA Sheila Fretz) 7 layer bean dip

Re-Stuffed Potatoes with Cheddar Cheese, bacon, Green Onions

Deep Dish Caramel Apple Pie

#Gluten Free Crumble Topping

 #Gluten Free Almond Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

I hope you enjoy all of these recipes as I did.  Have a Safe and Happy New Year.

Enjoy

Sheila Fretz

# Gluten Free Holiday Granola

What will you make for your family for Christmas. I know we all have less than 24 hours so. Here's a great and easy Gluten Free Fabulous Granola .

Twas the Night Before Christmas and all through the House not a cook was cooking not even a mousse. The granola was baking in the oven with care, In hopes that the grand chef would soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of cookies and candies danced in their heads; And mama in her 'apron, and I in my chef hat, Had just settled down for a long night of making Christmas treats for family and friends...........Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night 

Holiday Granola

12 cups of gluten free cereal w/ raisins and almonds
9 cups of gluten free old fashion oats
3 cup of chopped pecans
3 cup sliced almonds
1 ½ cups of Honey
3/4 cups canola oil
1 cup cranraisins
1 cup dried blueberries
1 cup golden raisins



Equipment:
cooking spray
parchment paper
3 12 x 17 cookie sheets

Preheat oven to 225 degrees on convection. If you do not have convection oven cook 25 degrees higher!!

In a very large bowl place cereal, oats, pecans, almonds mix together.

Next in a saucepan boil canola oil and honey then drizzle over Cereal mixture folding cereal until evenly coated with honey mixture.

Next divide into 3 equal portions on 3 parchment lined and sprayed with cooking spray cookie sheets.

Place in oven for 1 hour and a half turning every 15 minutes so it will not clump together. After it has come out of oven and cooled a little add dried fruit.

Make 3 Large gifts for family and friends.

Enjoy and have a happy Holiday.

Sheila

#GlutenFree Turkey/ Beef Meatloaf

When ever I have a bad day at work or have way to much on my mind and I need to get my aggression's out I always make Meatloaf. So, thank goodness for scheduled post because  last week was a real humdinger of a week for all of us. So I thought it would be a good time to reintroduce my Gluten Free Meatloaf

My husband Loves a good meatloaf. But he always says that if I only use Turkey it get to dry. So In order to make the hubby happy I mix Turkey and Ground Sirloin together. This way its not to dry and it has the flavor of Meatloaf just like he grew up with. We always serve this with The Mr. Mix It’s Famous Mashed potatoes.



Turkey/ Beef Meatloaf Ingredients1 pound ground Turkey
1 pound ground Beef
3 shredded carrots
1 Medium size onion chopped about a cup
3 Stalks of Celery Chopped
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
2 cloves of garlic grated
½ teaspoon basil
½ cup Gluten free Bread Crumbs
½ cup Gluten free Almond Cheese crackers crushed
2 eggs

Shred Carrots, Chop Onions and Celery and set aside.

In a large bowl take both Meats, Carrots, Onions, Celery, Garlic, Basil Salt & Pepper, Basil,  gluten free Bread Crumbs, Crackers and mash together with hands.

Next add eggs, mash together with Hands.

Form a loaf and put in a Meatloaf pan, or loaf pan, garnish with Ketchup optional. The reason I use a meatloaf pan is this way the meats grease goes away from the meat instead if laying in it. This way I am being heart healthy. Cook in oven at 350 for about 1 hour and 20 minutes.


Thanks for stopping by and have a great week and if you are looking for something different to serve for the holidays click here.

Bon Appetite

Enjoy


Sheila Fretz

Our Heart is broken for the victims and their families, of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings

In honor of the Sandy Hook Victims #SundaySupper live chat cancelled

As a mother of one child, I can’t imagine what I would do if this happened to me. A lot of you don't know my story and today is not the day to share my miracle story about Miss J. However, my heart is broken,   I can't think or even believe that a horrific tragedy like this could take place in this country.  I know  that there is any parent that isn't left feeling vulnerable and wondering - how could this happen in a place where we thought our children were safest?

In honor of the Sandy Victims and their families, #SundaySupper live chat scheduled for 7 pm Eastern Time will be cancelled this week.   We had our Holiday Appetizers and Cocktails Party scheduled for this week but the Sunday Supper Team felt that in honor of these families, it would be best to cancel this event.

I am once again reminded of the importance our Sunday Supper Movement.  Bringing back Sunday Supper Around the Family Table in every home week after week.  It starts off as one day a week and soon becomes a way of life.  The best gift we can give our children is the realization that life is precious, every moment is a special moment.

Let this be a time when we renew our faith in the power of love and realize the importance of time with our families.

As the Sandy Hook community and our nation grieves, organizations are setting up ways to help through donations and support.

An official fund for victims' families, and the community as a whole, has now been established: The Sandy Hook School Support Fund, set up by the United Way of Western Connecticut will provide support services to families and the community. All donations to this fund will go directly to those affected.

The Red Cross has also been on the ground, offering food and water to first responders, and providing more than 50 units of blood to Danbury hospital where some of the victims were transported. They have set up a center for emergency grief counseling.

You can send words of support and messages for families affected in an evergram here. They will be collated and given to the families in the future.

Please keep all of the victims in your thoughts and prayers and hold your babies each and every night. I will continue to pray for families everywhere that no family should ever have to experience this kind of grief.

Regards,

Sheila.


The Red Carpet Diva recipe posted here