Cooking Through Magnolia Table In A Year: Week 26

In the summer months, there are few dishes I am more excited about then fresh grilled salmon, so when I noticed that that was this week’s recipe, I was so excited. Savory and citrus flavor infused; the Grilled Salmon of Joanna’s recipe was wonderful! As I do not typically prefer strongly seasoned salmon, this citrus, olive oil and fresh dill marinade made the perfect light but fresh concoction to drizzle over the fish. Similarly, I have never made a creamy cucumber salad to accompany fish, however this side dish was delicious and it paired very well for those who wanted a little crunch and texture change.

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While only Charlie and I had the joy of grilling out this salmon, we both gave it a strong rating of an 8. If you even slightly enjoy fish or grilled salmon, I would highly recommend checking this recipe out! We did slightly divert from her grilling instructions as we typically grill the filets on their face side down for a light sear and then flip them to be skin side down, however I am sure either method would make for a delicious result.

When I first read about this Peach & Almond Tart, my mouth instantly started watering. This recipe includes a thin buttery crust, a soft almond filling, sliced poached peaches followed by a peach glaze and is topped with a whipped almond mascarpone cream and crunchy toasted almonds. Despite not having made many tarts, the recipe gave clear instructions that made our final results a fun success. While this tart does include many steps throughout the process, the end result was delicious and certainly will be a recipe I am excited to try again.

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As the Peach & Almond Tart was a wonderful summer recipe to have for our gatherings of 4^th of July, it gained an average rating of a 9! We did have a few within our party that did not prefer cooked peaches and therefore refrained from taste testing the dish, but the tart was well received by all willing to try it. Similarly, despite not having a tart pan on hand, I found that a 10” springform pan made for an easy substitute that still made for a delicious tart, even if not quite as beautiful as expected. I believe in the future, I even might try this recipe with poached pears, plums or apples as any of those fruits would also compliment the almond flavoring.

• Olive oil
• Black pepper
• Kosher salt
• Ground beef
• Gruyere cheese
• Garlic
• Butter
• Brioche buns

• Arugula
• Vine ripe tomatoes
• Bacon
• Pork belly
• White onion
• Brown sugar
• Mayonnaise
• Chives
• Capers

• Apple cider vinegar
• Paprika
• Eggs
• Heavy cream
• Cornmeal
• All-purpose flour
• Garlic powder
• Green tomatoes