Gratitude Friday: A Repeat of Last Friday

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Pesce Semplice (Simple Fish)

One of my new favorite dishes. Light, healthy, simple and tasty. I like to use Merluzzo (cod fish) because of its wonderful taste and because it is so good for you. Recipe for two:

400 grams of Merluzzo (or your favorite white fish)

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 cup white wine

1 lemon

handful of capers (preferably from the island of Salina)

salt to taste

Optional:

Pepper flakes for a spicy dish

Italian parsley for a little green!

Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. I like a pan that keeps the fish and juices snug and cozy next to each other. When hot, add the fish and let cook for about 1 minute. Add the wine and leave uncovered, sizzling away for another 3 minutes. Add the capers and salt (and the other option ingredients), lower the flame a tad and cover. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Serve immediately with your favorite bottle of white wine (my choice: a smooth Catarratto rom Sicilia!).

My husband is on a big basmati rice kick, so I’ve been serving that as an accompaniment. The plate looks a bit “bland” but the flavor is far from it! Wild rice and some tomatoes on the side would make it colorful and oh so more Italian.

Buon appetito! :)

Gratitude Friday: Safe & Sound...

Two words used often and maybe we don’t pay enough attention to just how important they are. Today I am. In the midst of the tragedy in Haiti, a country that seems to be constantly hit in the gut by God’s mysterious ways, the words “safe & sound” do not exist.

Whether it be sick of the dreary weather here in Italy or working too many hours or not being able to see my family and friends back in the states enough, at the end of the day, I go to bed safe & sound. And I am so grateful for that...

Donate Today: Red Cross for Haiti.