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.

Friday, April 3, 2009

Roasted Salmon with White Wine Sauce

This sauce is about as easy as they get. I use it on salmon, but it would work on any fish like tilapia or haddock. It would even be good on chicken.

Roasted Salmon with White Wine Sauce

1 lb. salmon filet

salt & pepper to taste

1 tbsp. butter

2 teaspoons flour

1 cup dry white wine

1 tablespoon oregano

Salt and pepper the salmon.
Bake salmon at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or so until it flakes with a fork.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt the butter, then add the flour.
Whisk for a bit, then add the wine.
Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and let it reduce a bit.
Stir in oregano and more salt and pepper if you wish.
Break salmon up into individual servings and spoon a bit of sauce over the top.
Ciao!

Options: Add sauteed mushrooms; substitute chives for oregano.

Make it a meal: Serve with Asparagus in Prosciutto (see recipe).

Wine: Finish the bottle you opened for the recipe. Then open a Pinot Noir.
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