Career Advice Talk

TGIF!

10th October, 2008 - Posted by Robin Ogden -

Here it is Friday and I’m looking forward to the weekend.  I think sometimes you just need to put some ‘white space’ (meaning some time for reflection and easing our mental noise) between you and all that you need to do.  So, with that said, no better way to focus on something else than to make good food - right?  Nothing like a delicious meal.  So, here is my attempt (via recipe) to help you incorporate some ‘white space’ into your weekend - enjoy!

For those of you who like measurements and exactness this might drive you crazy - but, hang in there because the outcome is stupendous.

I’m not sure what to call this…I guess “Yummy Fish” (And you know what?  I’m not even a big fish fan, but this recipe is addicting!)

What You’ll Need:

• I used a nice piece of fresh Cod - 1 person size (since then have also used Tilapia and Red Snapper, but so far like the Cod best.
• A handful of small new potatoes (red, yellow or creamer ok - skin on is fine)
• Small (cherry size) tomatoes (cut in half, then quartered)
• Red & Yellow bell peppers - chopped up medium size
• Yellow onion - chopped, a handful or so is fine
• Garlic, chopped (if you like it)
• Lemons
• Olive Oil, Paprika, Cayenne Pepper, Salt/Pepper to taste
• Parchment Paper

To Prepare:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees
• Use a nice long sheet of parchment paper (18 inches or so, because you will wrap it)
• Spread some olive oil on the middle of the parchment (your ingredients will sit here)
• Preboil the potatoes (al dente) - mash them up so they are chunky
• Place a few spoonfuls of potato in the middle of the oiled portion of the parchment sheet
• Drizzle some olive oil over the potatoes, add some salt and pepper (if you like a bit of fresh butter is yummy here too - although higher in calorie, etc.  But I like it.)
• Next, place the fish on top of the potatoes, sprinkle all over with a good amount of paprika, then add a touch/sprinkle of cayenne pepper
• Put a handful of onion, red & yellow peppers, cut tomatoes and garlic on top of the fish (ok if it falls to the side)
• Drizzle the whole thing with more olive oil
• Squeeze half a lemon over all (you can also add a couple tablespoons of white wine if you like)
• Next, make a packet out of it - take each side of the parchment paper (left and right), bring them together above the ingredients and the roll them together tightly downward until close to the ingredients.  Then roll each of the open sides up tightly so that juices won’t leak out.  It will come together in a oblong packet.
• Place the packet on a baking sheet in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes.

This really is an easy recipe and a whole dinner in one.  When it’s done you can remove from the oven, place on a plate and leave the parchment paper intact - just unroll it, all the juices are in there - enjoy.  You can eat right out of the paper packet…hey, easy clean up too (who doesn’t like that?)

You can’t lose with this recipe - my hat’s off to my biz partner, Chris Fogarty, who gave me this recipe on an evening when I couldn’t figure out what to cook (thank goodness I called her).

TGIF - take a break from your ‘career life’ and get to know your taste buds again!

Posted by Robin Ogden - FiredUP Careers

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