As you can see with the lack of posting, I’ve been a bit of a slacker in the food department lately. Life gets so busy at times and I think we often put our food and nutrition needs on the back burner. As I’m digging myself out of this rut, I realize that I actually haven't been quite as unproductive as I originally thought...
Usually I browse through my favorite grocery store’s sales flyers on Friday, and then spend some more time looking through my cookbooks and online for the perfect recipes. I then put together a menu and grocery list for the following week. Lately I’ve just been winging it; I purchase my food staples and then grab whatever else is on sale or looks fresh. I’m a super organized person, so cooking like this for the past month or so has been driving me crazy! But as disorganized as it seems, I just came to the realization that it’s been a great learning experience for me.
Instead of feeling restricted by a menu and specific recipes, I’ve been creating meals on the fly with whatever I have on hand. Some have been delicious and others not so good, but I always get a sense of satisfaction out of my creations. I’d like to share one of my favorites with you.
Smoked salmon, veggies, and spicy cream cheese
I LOVE sushi but don’t get the opportunity to eat it all that often. The rolls are my favorite and I’ve always been a fan of the Philadelphia Roll made with smoked salmon and cream cheese. White rice is gluten free and one of the exceptions I’ll make in the grain category from time to time, but when I’m trying to emulate the flavors at home it’s certainly ideal to skip the rice. So this is what I came up with:
1 package smoked salmon
2 eggs, poached
1 avacado, sliced
½ cucumber, sliced
2 roma tomatoes, sliced
3 tbsp cream cheese
Wasabi, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
After slicing the tomato and cucumber, season with salt and pepper. Place the avocado slices in a small bowl, and season with a few drops of lemon juice, salt and pepper. Place the smoked salmon pieces on a large plate. Mix the cream cheese with the wasabi and spread evenly on the smoked salmon. Layer the avocado, cucumber and tomato slices on top of the salmon, covering the entire area. Top with the poached eggs, salt, and pepper.
I wish I had a picture to share because this dish has a fabulous presentation! Enjoy for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
