Pistachio-crusted baked salmon

Active: 10 minutes; Total: 30 minutes; Serves: 4

Salmon, whole fillet	1 ½ pounds
Salt, kosher
Pepper, freshly ground
Lemon juice, fresh	1 tablespoon
Olive oil	2 teaspoons
Honey	2 teaspoons
Mustard, Dijion	1 teaspoon
Garlic, minced	1 clove
Panko	¼ cup
Pistachios, crushed	1/3 cup
Parmesan, grated	2 tablespoons
Lemon zest	1 lemon
Parsley leaves	Garnish

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. 
2. Place the salmon on a large parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. 
3. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels, and season with salt and pepper; set aside. 
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the juice, oil, honey, mustard, and garlic. 
5. In another small bowl, combine the panko, pistachios, cheese, and lemon zest. 
6. Brush the salmon evenly with the lemon-honey mixture, evenly sprinkle the pistachio mixture onto the salmon, and then press lightly so it sticks. 
7. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. 
8. Serve with lemon slices and parsley. 

Recipe from the Costco Connection magazine.

Crispy pork cutlets with tonnato sauce

Active: 20 minutes; Total: 40 minutes; Serves: 4

Olive oil, extra virgin	½ cup + ½ cup + ¼ cup
Caperberries	¼ cup +
Anchovy, drained	3 fillets
Lemon zest	1 ½ teaspoons
Lemon juice	1 tablespoon
Pepper, freshly ground	¼ teaspoon + ¼ teaspoon
Tonnino tuna fillets, oil packed, drained	13.4 ounces (2 jars)
Water	½ cup
Pork loin chops, pounded to ¼-inch thickness	4 6-ounce chops
Salt	1 ½ teaspoon
Flour, all purpose	½ cup
Eggs, lightly beaten	2 large
Panko	2 cups
Parsley leaves, loosely packed	2 cups
Onion, red, thinly sliced, rinsed, patted dry	¼ cup

1. Preheat your oven to 200°F. 
2. Process ½-cup oil, caper berries, anchovies, lemon zest and juice, and ¼-teaspoon pepper in a food processor until almost smooth, about 1 minute. 
3. Add tuna; process until thick and smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. 
4. Transfer to a bowl; stir in water until smooth; cover and refrigerate until ready to use. 
5. Sprinkle pork evenly on both side with salt and remaining pepper. 
6. Place the flour, eggs, and panic in three separate wide, shallow dishes. 
7. Working with one cutlet at a time, dredge in flour and shake off, dip in eggs and let drip a bit, and then dredge in the panko to coat; place on a plate. 
8. Heat ½-cup oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. 
9. Working with one or two cutlet at a time, cook in the hot oil until golden brown, crisp, and cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per a side. 
10. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels; sprinkle evenly with salt to taste, and place in the preheated oven to keep warm. 
11. Repeat with remaining cutlets, adding the remaining oil to the skillet after cooking two cutlets. 
12. Divide cutlets among four plates; spoon about 1/3 cup tonnato sauce over each cutlet. 
13. Top evenly with parsley and onion.
14. Garnish with additional caperberries and pepper; serve with lemon wedges and remaining sauce. 

Recipe from Food&Wine Magazine, March 2021.

Grilled duck breast salad with fried curds & strawberries

Active: 20 minutes; Total: 40 minutes; Serves: 4

Duck breast, skin on; pat dry with paper towels; score the fat layer 1-inch apart in a crosshatch pattern	2
Salt, coarse	½ teaspoon + ½ teaspoon +
Pepper, freshly ground	¼ teaspoon + ½ teaspoon +
Breadcrumbs, panko	¼ cup
Breadcrumbs, plain	¼ cup
Flour, all-purpose	¼ cup
Egg, lightly beaten	1 large
Cheese curds, fresh as possible; freeze 30 minutes before frying	6 ounces
Oil, extra-virgin olive	3 tablespoons + ½ cup
Baby arugula	5 ounces
Strawberries, sliced or quartered	1 cup
Vinegar, white balsamic	3 tablespoons
Shallots, chopped	2 teaspoons
Dijon mustard	½ teaspoon

1. Heat your panini press to medium-low. 
2. Season the duck with salt and pepper. 
3. Open the press lid, and lay one or both duck breasts on the grill, skin side down. 
4. Leaving the lid open, grill the duck until much of the fat has rendered and the skin is brown and crispy, 9 to 11 minutes. 
5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, shallot, mustard, ½-teaspoon salt, and ½-teaspoon pepper; while whisking, slowly drizzle in the oil; set aside. 
6. Using tongs, flip the breasts over, and close the lid; grill until the meat is cooked to an internal temperature of 150°F, another 3 to 4 minutes. 
7. Transfer to a cutting board and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing across the grain. 
8. Combine the panko, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. 
9. Place the flour and egg in separate shallow dishes. 
10. In a medium-size skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. 
11. Dredge each curd first into flour, then in egg (chef note: coat throughly or the cheese will ooze out during frying), and lastly in the breadcrumbs. 
12. Carefully lower the curds into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd. 
13. Brown the curds, 1 to 2 minutes; drain on paper towels. 
14. Place the arugula and strawberries in a large bowl; pour the vinaigrette over the salad, and toss with tongs. 
15. To serve, divide the salad among four plates, and top each with some fried curds and sliced duck breast. 

Recipe from The Ultimate Panini Press Cookbook by Kathy Strahs.

Fried mushrooms

Mushrooms, trimmed, cleaned	10 ounces
Flour	1 cup
Cornstarch	½ cup
Baking powder	¾ teaspoon
Salt	¼ teaspoon
Beer, tasty IPA or other favorite	1 cup
Breadcrumbs, Panko if you can find it	2 cups

1. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt; stir in the beer to make a batter. 
2. Using a toothpick, dip each mushroom into the batter, letting the excess drip off, then roll in Panko. 
3. Deep fry in oil until golden brown, and drain on paper towels. 
4. Serve with marinara sauce or favorite dressing.

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, pounded to ¼-inch thickness	1 pound
Flour, all-purpose	½ cup
Eggs, lightly beaten	3 large
Panko	2 cups
Salt, kosher
Pepper, freshly ground
Oil, olive	For frying
Garlic, slivered	8 cloves
Oil, olive	1 tablespoon +
Tomatoes, whole San Marzano	28 ounces
Water	1 cup
Red pepper flakes	Pinch
Oregano, dried	¼ teaspoon
Salt	Pinch
Parmesan, finely grated	1 cup
Mozzarella, torn into bite-sized pieced	½ pound

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 
2. Place the flour, eggs, and panko in three shallow dishes. 
3. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper. 
4. Dredge a thigh in flour and shake off any excess, follow with a dip in the eggs and shaking off any excess, and then coat with panko, pressing gently to ensure it adheres; repeat until all the meat is coated. 
5. Fill a large skillet with ½-inch oil and heat over medium-high heat. 
6. Fry the chicken in batches, turning halfway through, until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. 
7. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil. 
8. Add the garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. 
9. Add the tomatoes, rinse the can with the water and add as well. 
10. Add the red pepper flakes, oregano, and salt. 
11. Let come to a simmer and continue simmer for about 15 to 30 minutes, until thickened; let cool slightly. 
12. Puree with a handheld immersion blender. 
13. Spoon a thin layer of the marinara over the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. 
14. Sprinkle one-third of the cheese over the sauce, and place the chicken on top with the mozzarella. 
15. Top with the sauce and the remaining cheese. 
16. Bake until the cheese is golden and the casserole is bubbling, about 30 to 40 minutes. 
17. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.