September 20, 2008 @ 4:35 pm | Filed under: Family,Pure Sunshine
It’s no secret that Mike and I both like to cook.
Our favorite weekend eating place is our very own kitchen. That’s generally how we unwind from the week and get our weekend off to a relaxing start; meet in the kitchen and work side-by-side to prepare our Friday night dinners in.
Last night we decided to shake things up a bit. Let our competitive spirits come out and play for a bit.
We did the Wilder version of Throwdown with Bobby Flay.
Our challenge: to take our choice of fish and prepare an entre and a side.
Mike chose halibut and created a fabulous southwestern-style halibut filet with an unbelievably delicious pineapple/orange relish to go on top. He paired this with grilled corn-on-the-cob and it was…amazing! Of course, I’m a spicy girl who loves all things tangy and HOT! And this southwest dish provided lots of BOTH!
I chose salmon and let it soak in kosher salt and a heavy pepper marinade before cooking. With it, I made a smashed new potato dish that had english peas, pearl onions, and lemon zest.
The two dishes, though vastly different, came together so nicely in our kitchen. The aroma was amazing, and the end result – SO good!
We’ve decided to make this a monthly event. We’ll keep you posted on our next ‘challenge!’
