{"id":7507,"date":"2011-10-04T10:55:25","date_gmt":"2011-10-04T17:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/?p=7507"},"modified":"2019-08-07T20:14:10","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T03:14:10","slug":"salmon-citrus-and-sage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/salmon-citrus-and-sage\/","title":{"rendered":"Salmon, Citrus and Sage"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/p>\n Besides seasonal + simple, I emphasize healthy dishes here at She’s Cookin’ – and, the older we get the more important this becomes. This isn’t a new thing for me, it’s always made me feel good to prepare a delicious meal for my family and know that they are filling their tummies with foods that fuel their mind and body. Plus, seeing and hearing others enjoy the fruits of your labor is the most rewarding part for any cook.<\/p>\n If you have the desire to eat healthier (you have to want to do it), there are five simple methods or techniques that will help you prepare delicious, heart-healthy, lower-calorie, nutritious meals and allow you to mix it up and keep it interesting for everyone. Being in southern California, I tend to grill and broil frequently, some of you may rely on stir frying several times a week. This is all good, but can get boring.\u00a0 Today’s Poached Salmon recipe was me reminding myself to change it up and step away from the grill and broiler. Plus, after a cooking challenge that I misinterpreted, I was on a mission to prove I know how to cook with wine, not just drink it \ud83d\ude42 In this dish, bright caramelized citrus pairs with rustic autumn flavors to express the transition from the light of summer to brisk days of Fall and satisfying comfort foods.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Moist, tender and flavorful – go ahead, take a bite!<\/p>\n Poaching<\/strong> is an excellent way to keep fish moist and tender. You can use any combination of chicken, seafood, or vegetables; simply place ingredients in a pot and cover with water or broth, or in this case clam juice and wine. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer until cooked. Then use the nutritious, flavorful liquid for a sauce or save it for use in soup. The four other techniques that are part of a healthy cook’s repertoire are Steaming<\/strong><\/em> – excellent for retaining vital nutrients, Stir-Fry<\/strong><\/em> – loads of flavors and texture,\u00a0 Roasting<\/strong><\/em> – comforting and rich flavors in caramelizing meats and vegetables, and En Papillote<\/strong><\/em> (Cooking in Parchment) – a fun and delicious meal in a packet! You can get the recipe for my Sesame Salmon En Papillote<\/a> (yes, I love salmon and it’s loaded with healthy Omega 3 oils<\/a>) and I’ll be featuring each one of the other techniques in the weeks to come, so check back \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n