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.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Trout with Mushroom Sauce

A man my husband works with knows we like fish and gave us a 4 lb. trout. After my husband cleaned and skinned the fish,this is what I did with it. I was unable to clean and skin the fish; I had just gotten a manicure.

Trout with Mushroom Sauce

2 lbs. of trout filets

1/2 onion, chopped

1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 cup white wine

a couple knobs of butter

a small handful of rosemary

a small handful of parsley

a sprinkle of paprika

Cut the filets into serving size portions.
Saute the onion and mushrooms in butter or olive oil.
In a bowl, combine the wine, milk, rosemary, and soup.
Add the trout filets to the onion and mushroom mix.
Pour the soup mixture over the filets.
Simmer for 15 minutes until the fish flakes with fork.
Serve on individual plates and sprinkle with parsley and paprika.
That makes it look so nice.

Make it a meal: Serve with rice and steamed broccoli.

Wine: Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc

No comments: