ArcaMax

Feel free to ‘steal’ this idea for a party you’re having. You can do the foodie version or yours might involve something completely different. I’m sure you can riff on this in all kinds of ways. I can see a shower for a gardener and everyone brings plants. I can see a sporting goods version. A tennis version might have notes on tennis balls. (Of course a serious tennis player probably won’t use the balls on the court but they might look really great in a bowl as a decoration in the man cave). Yet another might involve recipes for a young bride who needs help with meal planning and cooking advice. Maybe the recipe was originally developed by the great grandmother of the groom. You get the idea.

And be sure to have a great party!

Baked Salmon (SUPER SIMPLE)

This is a great one for notice cooks or those who want to get dinner on the table in a hurry with little fuss.

Serves 2

2 six to eight ounce pieces of salmon. All skin removed.
2 Tbl of vinaigrette. Your choice of flavor. Non-sweet. I used champagne vinaigrette. (I am going to clear some full fat dressings for Plan Z. This is the first recipe using salad dressing).
½-1 tsp of dried basil (up to you-- how intense you want your basil flavor)
Sea salt and pepper to taste

Heat oven to 375 degrees

Put the fish pieces in an ovenproof pan that has been sprayed with olive oil. Drizzle dressing over the fish. Let marinate in your refrigerator for 15 minutes. Don’t marinate it much longer or the vinegar in the dressing will begin to ‘cook the fish’. Sprinkle the basil over the fish and marinade.

Cover dish with aluminum foil.

Transfer to your oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fish is done to your liking. Grate sea salt and pepper on to taste.

Serve with a simple vegetable and salad and you’re ready to rock. In the picture mine is served with cooked spinach and baby tomatoes.

Cheers,
Zola