So, what's for dinner?

Today, we’ve capped our day with a great dinner. Nothing fancy, just a regular meal which I would like to share with you - maybe you’d like to try the recipe, too.


Oven-steamed salmon with pesto-vegetables and boiled potatoes

Boiled potatoes
Now, this one’s easy for you to prepare, right? How difficult is it to boil potatoes?

Oven-steamed salmon
Pre-heat your oven to 200 deg C and then prepare your salmon. Put the sliced salmon in an aluminum foil on a tray. Add salt (not too much since the salmon has its natural salt) and black pepper to taste. Cut some red onion in thin slices and garnish the salmon. Spray some olive oil on the salmon then cover and seal the whole dish with aluminum foil. Steam for about 15-20 minutes or until it is done.


Veggie in pesto
While waiting for the potatoes and salmon to cook, you can prepare the veggies: stir fry sugar peas, bell peppers (any colour will do), red onion and spinach (should be stirred in last) - then season to taste. On a separate pan, roast some pine nuts until golden brown and crispy, then set aside. The vegetables should be half cooked and crispy before you stir in 2 tbs of pesto (or a bit more if you feel like it). When done, transfer the veggie dish in a plate and top it with the roasted pine nuts and some bits and pieces of goat cheese (optional, of course). This is also a yummy dish together with a garlic bread (baguette).


Creme fraiche
Creme fraiche will serve as your dip for the salmon and the sauce for the potatoes and veggies. Or you can skip this altogether and use the soya-lemon mixture - it’s just as good. Alexander prefers the mixture than the creme.

HAPPY COOKING AND EATING!