Sane Cooking ~ Fresh Ceviche

As I've told you, my husband loves to go fishing.  With his extra-curricular activity that has him taking to the sea, I get a lot of fresh fish in this house.  One of our favorite recipes to make with the fish my husband catches is ceviche.  


Ceviche is a dish native to Central and South America.  It is typically made from fresh fish marinated in citrus juices.  The acid from the lemon or lime actually "cooks" the fish, so it's not like eating sushi. 

When you have fresh fish, this recipe is VERY simple to make!  The amount of the ingredients differs depending on how much ceviche you are making.


Fresh Ceviche

Ingredients:

Fresh fish fillets cut in 1/2 inch pieces (we used Mahi Mahi straight from the Bahamas)
1/2 Vidalia onion (diced)
4 stalks of celery (diced)
1/2 red, green, yellow or orange pepper (diced)
1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice  (about 6-8)
Tabasco
salt & pepper to taste

Other possible ingredients:

Avacado
Cilantro
Red Onion
Tomato

Preparation:

Add fish, onion, celery, peppers, and Tabasco to a non-reactive bowl (glass or ceramic).  Season with salt and pepper.  Cover with the lime juice.  

The lime does the "cooking."

Let sit covered in the refrigerator for an hour, then stir, making sure more of the fish gets exposed to the acidic lime juice.  Let sit for several hours, giving time for the flavors to blend.

During the marinating process, the fish will change from pinkish grey and translucent, to whiter in color and opaque.  

Serve with tortilla chips or just eat from the bowl!







Alexis

Thirsty Thursday ~ Bombay Sapphire Cranberry Buck

As I mentioned last week, I attended Vanessa James Media's Mixology.  I also told you about Bombay Sapphire's interactive cocktail making.  Well, not only did we have the Bombay Sapphire Collins, but we also had this one with cranberry juice.  We were "sippin' on gin 'n juice...laid back!"




Bombay Sapphire Cranberry Buck


Ingredients:
1.5 oz. Bombay Sapphire gin
2 lime wedges
Ginger ale
Cranberry juice
ice


Directions:
In a cup with ice, pour in Bombay Sapphire gin and add ginger ale to top.  Put in a dash of cranberry juice for color.  Squeeze in lime wedges and stir.






So easy & so delicious!! What a great cocktail to celebrate the summer sunsets...or sunrises, or midday sun, or whatever floats your boat!

Got my mind on my money & my money on my mind!

Want more Thirsty Thursday?  Check out the Parrot Bay Sunset.


Alexis

Thirsty Thursday ~ Pineapple Rum Refresher

Getting ready for the Dave Matthews Band concert this weekend.  I look forward to it every year.  Outside concert, cold drinks, and DAVE!  

Mixing up some Pineapple Rum Refreshers for our own little "tailgate" party before the show!

 

Pineapple Rum Refresher

Ingredients:

• 1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice
• 2 cups spiced rum
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from 6 to 8 limes)
• Lime slices, for garnish

Directions:
In a large pitcher, stir together pineapple juice, spiced rum, and lime juice. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice, garnished with lime slices.

Try these the next time you have a summer outdoor gathering!

Have you tried the Corona-Rita?  My ALL-TIME favorite!!

Alexis

Thirsty Thursday ~ La Pinta Pomerita

It's summertime and that means more time for BBQs at the pool or beach.  Well, I have a delicious cocktail to help ensure that your BBQ or pool party are a success!!

La Pinta Pomerita

Pomerita

Ingredients: La Pinta pomegranate infused tequila, agave nectar, lime.

Ingredients:

2 oz La Pinta Pomegranate Infused Tequila
½ oz Fresh Lime Juice
½ oz Agave Nectar – to taste

Directions: 

Serve on the rocks with an orange or lime garnish.


La Pinta Pomegranate Infused Tequila is handcrafted in Mexico by Casa Tradición Master Distiller Arturo Lomeli and brings together the unparalleled smoothness of Clase Azul Plata tequila with the crisp taste of pomegranate to produce a delicious blend of unique flavor. Clase Azul Plata is ultra-premium non-aged tequila that boasts the aroma of fresh agave. Featuring a bold red color, La Pinta is 38 proof and provides the right balance of sweet flavor and tartness.


What is your favorite summertime cocktail?


Have you tried The Skinny Pina Colada?


Don't forget for more Thirsty Thursday ideas, check out my girl Amanda at Anti Mom Blog!

**Disclaimer:  I was provided a sample of La Pinta Pomegranate infused tequila for review purposes only. All opinions are my own.  No compensation was received for this review.

Alexis

Thirsty Thursday ~ April Rain

If April showers are said to bring May flowers, then with this cocktail, you're going to want to let it pour down!

April Rain

Ingredients:

Recipe courtesy of About.com Cocktails

2oz. Vodka 
1/2 oz. dry vermouth
1/2 oz. lime juice
lime peel for garnish

Preparations:

Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
Shake well.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with lime peel.

Enjoy while watching your favorite spring flowers bloom....or to take away the stress of tax preparations!  

Want some more to drink?  Have you tried The Sarasota?

For more Thirsty Thursday tasty treats, hit up my girl Amanda at AntiMom Blog!


Alexis

Sane Cooking ~ Cilantro Lime Shrimp

With our ever busy schedule in this house, I have taken to planning our weekly meals.   I am writing them down in advance and shopping on Sundays to buy all necessary ingredients.  Depending on the day and how many activities we have, the complexity of the meal that we make varies.  


I am a regular follower of Gina at Skinytaste.  Her meals always look so yummy and she even includes the calorie counts for the more health conscious.  


My most recent attempt at making one of these yummy meals was the yesterday during one of our more hectic days.  The recipe was so quick and delicious, it kept my husband wanting more!  Success!


Cilantro Lime Shrimp
(This is one of Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes...and less than 200 calories per serving!)

Too bad my picture isn't as good as Gina's.  But it tasted damn good!

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 2 lb shrimp, shelled and deviened
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lime
• salt and pepper 

Preparation:


Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Add oil to the pan, when hot add shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. When the shrimp is cooked on one side, about 2 minutes, turn over and add garlic. Sauté another minute or two until shrimp is cooked, careful not to overcook. Remove from heat. Squeeze lime all over shrimp and toss with cilantro. Serve hot.

For more healthy and delicious recipes, visit Gina at Skinytaste.


Alexis

Thirsty Thursday ~ Dark and Stormy

Now that the rush of the holidays is over, it's time to get back into the routine of our regular lives.  Well, that still includes a good cocktail from time to time.  Well, here is one that sounds ultra refreshing and something I will add to my weekend sessions of relaxing.


Dark and Stormy

Ingredients:

• 2 cups high quality ginger ale, traditionally known as ginger beer
• 1 cup dark rum
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 4 lime wedges, for garnish

Preparations:

Combine ginger ale, rum and lime juice in a pitcher. Stir to mix. Serve over crushed ice with a lime wedge for garnish. 

Put your feet up, sit back and enjoy!!

For more tasty cocktails and alcoholic concoctions, visit my friend at AntiMomBlog.com.


Alexis