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These are recipes for simple, easy, homemade dishes. I make no promises about portion size or fat content, etc., but they are dishes that I have prepared and liked. I don't post pictures because I don't have fabulous lighting, nor a great camera. I can promise that I haven't just made things up without trying the recipe and this is all stuff other people have tried and no one spit anything out in disgust. Not yet, anyway! I don't take cool supporting photos of the steps along the way (but wait, are you telling me you are going to cook those nuts in the microwave in that METAL bowl?) but these are real recipes that a regular cook/baker should be able to figure out. I love the work of Deb at Smitten Kitchen - she provides the whole package!!! Good food, witty comments and lovely photos. If you want to see a REAL food blog, check her out.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Spicy Cioppino

I'm not a fan of fish - I usually overcook it.  This is a great way to get more fish in my diet.  I use the frozen fillets, and don't really defrost them.  I usually cut the vegetables, then put the frozen fillet on the cutting board while I get the soup going.  Then I chop it roughly into 1" chunks just before dropping it into the cooking soup.

2 small red potatoes, 1/4'd
2 t oil
1/2 small sweet onion, diced
1 t Italian seasoning
1/2 t cayenne (or to taste)
1/8 t salt
1/8 t pepper
1/2 c white wine
1/4 c water
2 roma tomatoes, diced
3-6 oz tilapia
1 T capers
1 T fresh parsley, chopped

Cook the potatoes; either boil briefly, or microwave before roughly chopping.  Heat the oil in a pot and saute the onions 5 minutes or til soft and lightly browned.  Add the seasonings, wine and water.  Bring to a boil.  Add tomatoes and simmer 2 minutes.  Add the fish and simmer 8 minutes or til fish is just cooked.  Garnish with capers and parsley just before serving.

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