Mediterranean Cod

Servings: 2

1 shallot, diced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup pitted green olives, halved

2 tbsp capers

2 tbsp sherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar)

2 tbsp olive oil, divided

salt and pepper

2 cod fillets (115-170g)

2 tbsp oregano leaves

lemon wedges (for serving)

1. Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, combine shallot, cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, sherry vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Place on prepared baking sheet.

3. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes until tomatoes are starting to soften.

4. In the meantime, drizzle second tablespoon of olive oil over cod fillets and season with salt and pepper.

5. Place fish on baking tray with tomatoes. Broil for 5 to 7 minutes, or until fish is opaque throughout and tomatoes have burst and are blistered in spots.

6. Top with oregano and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/swordfish-steaks-cherry-tomatoes-capers

Tomato Green Olive Salsa

Yield: 1/2 cup

1/4 cup roma tomato, seeded and chopped

2 tbsp green olives, pitted and chopped

2 tbsp capers

1 tbsp green onion, chopped

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp basil, chopped

1 tbsp dill, chopped

1 tbsp lemon juice

salt and pepper, to taste

1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients together.

https://www.pccmarkets.com/recipe/spring-herb-frittata-with-smoked-salmon-and-chevre-caper-basil-caponata/

Potato, Asparagus, and Bean Spring Salad

Yield: 4 servings

2 cups mini potatoes

1 bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed

1 handful green beans, ends trimmed

1 can white beans, drained and rinsed

1 stalk celery, fine dice

4 radishes, thinly sliced

1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced

1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

Dressing:

1 medium shallot, finely diced

3 tbsp sherry vinegar

1 tbsp capers

1 tsp grainy mustard

salt and pepper, to taste

1/3 cup olive oil

1. Place the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer and cook potatoes until they are just tender, about 13 to 16 minutes. Drain and allow them to cool slightly.

2. Fill the pot with water again and bring to a boil. Add a pinch of salt. Cut the asparagus and green beans into bite-sized pieces and add them to the saucepan. Separately boil vegetables until tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the vegetables and place them in an ice bath or run them under cold water to shock them and stop the cooking process.

3. To prepare the dressing, in a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients except olive oil. While whisking, slowly drizzle the olive oil into the bowl. Whisk until you have a unified dressing.

4. Once you can handle the potatoes, cut them into quarters and place them in a large bowl. Add the blanched asparagus and green beans. Add the white beans, celery, radish, green onion, and parsley as well. Stir to combine.

5. Toss salad with dressing. Serve immediately or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

http://thefirstmess.com/2018/05/02/favourite-picnic-salad/#more-9733

Chicken Cacciatore

Yield: 4 servings

2 chicken breasts with skin and backbone, halved crosswise

4 chicken thighs

salt and pepper, to taste

1/3 cup all purpose flour

3 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 sweet potato, chopped

1 cup mushrooms, quartered

1 large red bell pepper, chopped

3/4 cup dry white wine

1 can diced tomatoes

1 cup chicken stock

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp chili flakes

1/2 tsp thyme

1/2 tsp rosemary

1 bay leaf

3 tbsp capers

1/4 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped

1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the flour to lightly coat.

2. In a large heavy saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and saute just until brown, about 5 minutes per side. This can be done in batches if all the chicken does not fit in the pan. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.

3. In the same pan, add the onion and garlic. Saute over medium heat until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes.

4. Add the sweet potato, mushrooms, and red pepper. Saute for another 3 minutes.

5. Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.

6. Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, spices, and capers. Return the chicken pieces to the pan and bring the sauce to a simmer. Simmering over medium-low heat until the chicken is just cooked through, about 30 minutes.

7. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/chicken-cacciatore-recipe-1943042

Salsa Verde

Yield: 1/2 cup

1/2 cup flat leaf parsley

1/2 cup cilantro

1/2 cup dill

1/4 cup basil

2 tbsp capers

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 cup olive oil

salt, to taste, if needed

1. Put all the ingredients, except the salt, into a blender and blend till smooth.

2. Taste and add salt if necessary (probably not needed).


https://autoimmunewellness.com/roasted-vegetables-with-a-salsa-verde/

Salmon and Leek en Papillote

Yield: 4 servings

4 salmon fillets

salt and pepper

1 leek, thinly sliced

4 tbsp butter

4 slices lemon

4 tsp capers

4 sprigs dill

1. Preheat oven to 400F.

2. Cut 24 x 16-inch rectangle of parchment paper. Fold in half crosswise. Trim off corners to make a folded half-heart shape, and then unfold to make a large paper heart. Repeat 3 times.

3. Place salmon fillet on centre of one side of each half-heart.

4. Sprinkle each with salt and pepper.

5. Top each with a quarter of the leeks, one tablespoon of butter, one slice of lemon, one teaspoon of capers, and one dill sprig.

6. Fold paper over. Starting at rounded end, fold over edge, overlapping and pleating to enclose. Twist pointed end to secure.

7. Bake packets on large baking sheet for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes.

8. To serve, cut or tear open packet, being careful to avoid escaping steam.

http://www.canadianliving.com/food/recipe/salmon-fillets-en-papillote

Olive Tapenade

Yield: 1 cup

1 cup pitted olives
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp capers
2 tbsp parsley
3 sprigs thyme, leaves picked
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper

1. Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender. Pulse or blend mixture until it is well combined.

Cashew Caesar Salad Dressing

Yield: 3/4 cup

1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight

1/4 cup water

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tbsp dijon mustard

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 small garlic clove, finely minced

1/2 tbsp worcestershire sauce 

2 tsp capers

1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

1. Add all ingredients into a high-speed blender, and blend on high until the dressing is smooth. 

http://ohsheglows.com/2014/11/24/crowd-pleasing-vegan-caesar-salad/

Cod Piccata

Yield: 4 servings

1 1/2 pounds cod

1/2 cup almond flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp chili powder 

3 tbsp olive oil

1 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup brined capers

1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

1. Cut the cod into 6 pieces. Rinse and pat dry with paper towel.

2. In a medium bowl, mix together almond flour and spices.

3. Dredge each piece of cod thoroughly in the flour mixture until well coated.

4. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the cod pieces and brown well, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and let rest on a plate while preparing the sauce.

5. In the same pan, add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Let simmer until sauce has been reduced by half.

6. Add parsley and remove from heat.

7. Plate the cod, and pour the sauce over to serve. 

https://elanaspantry.com/cod-piccata/

Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing

Yield: 1/2 cup

2 tbsp tahini

2 tbsp hemp seeds

1 tsp capers

1 tsp caper juice

1/2 tsp dijon mustard

juice of 1/2 lemon

1 clove garlic

1/4 cup water

salt and pepper, to taste

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until completely smooth. 

Spiced Lentil Salad

Yield: 4-6 servings

1 cup du Puy lentils
2 1/2 cups water
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1/4 cup capers, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Optional: vegetables (cucumber, tomato, fennel, avocado, carrot, spinach, arugula), dried fruit (cranberries, currants), seeds (pumpkin, sunflower), nuts (almonds, walnuts), cheese (feta, goat's)

Dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
3/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp ground cardamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1. Rinse and drain the lentils. Place in pot with water and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Lentils should still have a bit of bite, avoid overcooking.
3. While lentils are cooking, combine all dressing ingredients in a small jar with a lid. Seal and shake vigorously to combine.
4. When lentils are cooked, drain and rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking process.
5. Once they have cooled slightly but are still are a little warm, put lentils in a large serving bowl and toss with the dressing.
6. Stir in onion, capers, herbs, and any other additions.
7. Store leftovers in the fridge, covered, for up to 3 days.


https://www.mynewroots.org/site/2010/06/the-best-lentil-salad-ever-2/