Wednesday, April 17, 2013



Sardines are often overlooked as an exciting, flavorful food choice, but they are packed full of the "right stuff" for your heart and the options for preparation are exciting....and interesting.....if you like sardines.................please read on.


WILD SARDINES
           WITH PANKO AND CORNMEAL CRUST
Okay, if you don’t like sardines, you probably won’t like this recipe. But, if you love sardines like so many of us do, you’re going to flip over this one. It can be paired with almost anything, but a crisp, simple green salad and yellow corn grits with goat cheese creates an interesting and delicious dinner….if you love sardines!                                   Serves 2-3
6 large canned wild sardines, drained on paper towel
Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
1 egg
½ cup milk
½ cup yellow corn meal
1/3 cup panko flakes
Olive oil
Lemon, cut in thin wedges
Mix milk and egg, whisk in salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside. Mix cornmeal and panko flakes on a shallow plate or bowl, slightly salt and pepper. Place about ½ inch olive oil in a medium skillet, bring to medium high heat. Gently dip one sardine at a time in milk/egg mixture, followed by rolling in cornmeal and panko. Lay sardines in the hot oil on one side, fry one minute, turn for additional minute, and then move to fresh paper towel.  Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.
Nightshade free
Gluten free
Lactose Free
(See yellow corn grits with goat cheese below.)







YELLOW CORN GRITS WITH GOAT CHEESE
3 cups water                                   Serves 4.
1 cup yellow corn grits
Pat butter
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
1/3 cup goat cheese, softened
Black pepper, to taste
Bring water to a boil, add corn grits, butter, and salt. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook approximately 5 minutes. Slightly cover to prevent splatter burns. Stir frequently. When done, add herbs, goat cheese, and black pepper, mixing well. Cover for 5-15 minutes before serving.
Nightshade free
Gluten free
Lactose free (omit butter)

Be well, be happy, and enjoy everyday!
Caroline

 

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