Making the stock for this dish was way more fun than I had expected (relaxing, too). I just tossed some of my favorite vegetables and herbs together in a pot and stepped away, letting the boiling water extract all the wonderful flavors as I prepared the other ingredients. It was a nice change of pace from flying around the kitchen trying to cook 10 things at once!
Being a big fan of Ben & Jerry’s Pistachio Pistachio ice cream, I recently thought: ‘Why not try this little, green nut on some seafood?’ Turned out to be a good idea and one I recommend you try next time you have pistachios in the pantry.
Here’s a recipe to try after your next payday. Why? Because crab is expensive! But don’t worry, these crab cakes should last you a few meals. With them being so rich, it’s tough to eat more than one or two in a sitting.
Ponzu has a very unique flavor profile. Salty at first with a vinegary, citrus finish. We’ve added some cayenne and pepper flakes to ours, which tastes great with the tuna if you don’t have wasabi.
When it’s raining, whip the dill out. Fun recipe for a stormy day. Make the Garlic-Dill Aioli first. In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, olive oil, crushed garlic, dill weed and lemon. Add salt and pepper to taste. Chill in the refrigerator.