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Delish Dish: Trick or Treat?

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No, it’s not THAT type of trick or treating–it’s tricking the kiddos into thinking that they’re getting a treat (as in Kraft Mac and Cheese) but in reality, it’s laced with pureed carrots. Now we’re talking.

Yes, all this sneaky stuff became popular with Jessica Seinfeld’s “Deceptively Delicious” cookbook, but in actuality, it’s not as complicated as that. Although I have yet to try one of her recipes that I haven’t liked, most of the time I don’t have the minutes (or presence of mind) to actually cook her meals from scratch at 5:30 PM while tantrums are starting to flare up. So, I’ve come up with my own tricks. . . read on to see what they are. [Read more…] about Delish Dish: Trick or Treat?

Jerry Seinfeld Talks Marriage With Breezy Mama and Why He Feels Men Suffer in Silence

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The Seinfelds

It definitely hit me that there I was having some yada, yada, yada with Jerry Seinfeld himself. Before the days of owning my beloved DVR, I always made sure to be home on time to catch his iconic sitcom every single Thursday night. And there were times I actually wanted Elaine’s life. Flash forward from 1998 when Seinfeld went off the air to now, and not only do I have three kids, but Jerry does, too. In fact, he recently celebrated his tenth wedding anniversary with his wife Jessica and has an upcoming reality show that SHE suggested he make. And here’s the catch: it’s based on their petty fights as a long time (yes, ten years is a long time these days) married couple. You may have seen the ads featuring Jerry on NBC, but he actually will not be appearing on The Marriage Ref — that will let couples each tell their side of their argument (nothing to do with the kids or anything serious, more along the lines of, ‘Do you have to keep THAT chair’), but he is a producer and spoke to Breezy Mama on when wedded bliss is a little amiss and more.

What does love mean to you?

Commitment. And that you accept that it’s normal to fight and that it’s even funny. I hear about people who have been married a long time and they [Read more…] about Jerry Seinfeld Talks Marriage With Breezy Mama and Why He Feels Men Suffer in Silence

Delish Dish: Grilled Skirt Lamb Steak w/Salsa Verde

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deidreUrban Epicure’s Deidre Hopp — who has cooked for Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld, Trina Turk and more — gave Breezy her recipe for:

Grilled Skirt Lamb Steak w/Salsa Verde

• 1/4 cup salted capers, soaked for 30 minutes, drained, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian flat leaf parsley
• 1/3 cup chopped scallions
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• 1 cup olive oil, preferably extra-virgin
• 2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (4 1/2 to 5-pound) Skirt or Tri Tip
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• Nonstick cooking spray

Directions
Stir the first 7 ingredients and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a large bowl to blend. Whisk in 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Set the salsa verde aside. Place the lamb in a 15 by 10 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Rub the minced garlic, remaining 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes all over meat. Pour 1/2 cup of salsa verde over the steak, turning the meat to coat evenly. I like to marinate the meat for a day or as long as possible. I also double the salsa recipe as the sauce is great and keeps for a couple of day! Great with left overs. Heat BBQ and spray meat so it does not stick to grill and cook to desired temperature.

Also, I serve this with a lime cilantro rice. Cook rice according to recipe and add about ½ cup of finely chopped cilantro and ¼ cup of fresh squeezed lime juice.

Delish Dish: Mahi-mahi w/Macadamia Nut Crust and Spice Coconut Broth

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deidreUrban Epicure’s Deidre Hopp — who has cooked for Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld, Trina Turk and more — gave Breezy her recipe for:

Mahi-mahi w/Macadamia Nut Crust and Spice Coconut Broth

Mahi-mahi w/Macadamia Nut Crust and Spice Coconut Broth
2 – 6 ounce mahi-mahi fillets
½ cup fresh lime juice
1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
¼ cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, melted divided

Place mahi-mahi in shallow dish. Pour lime juice over. Marinate 1 hour at room temperature, turning fish occasionally.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine panko, nuts and cilantro in small bowl. Mix in 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Season generously with salt and pepper. Pour remaining 2 tablespoons into shallow baking dish. Remove mahi mahi from marinade and place in baking dish, turning to coat with butter; sprinkle fish with salt & pepper. Dredge fish in panko mix, pressing gently to adhere. Bake fish is opaque in center, about 10 minutes.

Sauce
1 ½ cup coconut milk
¼ cup fresh squeezed lime juice
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Heat oil, sauté garlic until soft.
Add other ingredients and bring to boil, remove from heat.