DVD!Our neighbor’s Bertha and Jim threw a wonderful dinner party the other night. Each of the attendees had previously been invited to their Christmas party, but were unable to make it due to other holiday commitments. Our gracious hostess took all those regrets in stride. And, this time, Bertha threw a “Dead of Winter Party” which assured we were all able to attend.
Jim Decants and Filters the Red Wine
It was an elegant pot luck, and everyone brought something very special, Kathy brought several pots of soup– a vegetarian chili, and a potato soup. Our hostess made twice stuffed potatos (who doesn’t love them)! There was a wonderful noodle dish with chicken and another Kim brought a vegetarian dish. I brought Tangerine Carrots and Hawaiian Chicken Wings. My sister in-law Connie brought my maple pecan pumpkin pie a recipe with almond meal crust. And another guest who hails from Ireland, Lizzy, brought chocolate mousse that was delicious. The highlight was Bertha’s Salmon cooked in parchment paper, which I decided was such a wonderful presentation, that I just had to share the recipe with you.
Bertha’s Lemon-Fennel Salmon
1 (1-pound) fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 carrots, julienned (cut into thin strips)
4 (6-oz) skinless salmon fillets (about 1 ½ inches thick)
1 lemon, thinly sliced
2 TBS capers, rinsed and drained
1 TBS chopped fresh chives
¼ cup white wine
2 TBS olive oil
Sea Salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Cut out 4 (12 x 16-inch) pieces parchment paper, and place on a baking sheet. (Wrapping the salmon filets in parchment paper traps steam and helps keep the fish moist.) Blanch fennel and carrot in boiling water 4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Divide fennel and carrot evenly amoung parchment pieces. Place 1 salmon fillet on each, then top with lemon, capers, and chives. Drizzle each with wine and olive oil; sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Fold parchment to enclose salmon; twist ends to secure.
Bake at 400 degrees for 14 to 16 minutes or until cooked through. Salmon should be slightly translucent in center. Makes 4 servings.
Add Julienned Carrots and Drizzle Olive Oil on Top
Open Parchment and Check to See if Salmon is Cooked Through
A Warm and Enticing Buffet
A great way to get over the winter doldrums, connecting with neighbors we won’t see much until Spring! Thanks so much Jim and Bertha, for the wonderful hospitality!
Guests Dined at Several Different Tables
The red table clothes and white candles gave a warm, romantic glow to the evening!
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What an exciting evening of delicious food with entertaining hosts and guests. My wife and I enjoyed the event and were amazed by the truly exquisite home.
Keith Hartke
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