Diva Cooking 101

Divas cook gorgeous things that are fabulous enough to share with friends and family. They just don't cook much. Every diva needs a few, easy signature dishes to get by. Are you a diva cook?

Divas cook while listening to Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, or the Rolling Stones.

Divas cook while sipping Champagne, Chardonnay, or a martini.

Divas cook with a feather boa draped around their shoulders.

While cooking, divas nibble gin-soaked olives or Champagne-saturated strawberries.

Divas cook while wearing an apron that says, "Tomorrow is another Chardonnay."

A diva's favorite breakfast is last night's appetizers.

Divas don't stress over particular amounts in any recipe. Glugs, plops, and handfuls are accurate enough.

Divas can cook with boas because diva recipes do not require many steps. Still, the food is fabulous.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Salmon with Mustard-Dill Sauce

This recipe calls for salmon steaks, but I think they are too bony. I go for filet every time. One of the things that makes this recipe so easy is you probably have most of the items on hand. What respectable diva does not have wine on hand?(photo by House of Sims)

Salmon with Mustard-Dill Sauce

1 1/2 lbs. salmon cut into four pieces

1 cup white wine

1-2 minced shallots

1 big handful dill

1/4 cup plain yogurt (Greek yogurt is the best)

2 spoonfuls of Dijon mustard

2 squeezes honey

2 squeezes of lemon

Place salmon in a baking pan and pour wine on top of them.
Sprinkle the shallots over them and bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
Baste with the wine once or twice (in between sips of your own).
Meanwhile, mix dill, yogurt, mustard, honey, and lemon in a pretty bowl.
Place cooked salmon on warmed pretty plates and drizzle mustard mixture over them.

Make it a meal: Serve with a fresh side salad.

Wine: Pinot Noir
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