Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi

3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, crushed or to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 (6 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil


In a shallow glass dish, stir together the honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, ginger, garlic and olive oil. Season fish fillets with salt and pepper, and place them into the dish. If the fillets have skin on them, place them skin side down. Cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to marinate.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove fish from the dish, and reserve marinade. Fry fish for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning only once, until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove fillets to a serving platter and keep warm.

Pour reserved marinade into the skillet, and heat over medium heat until the mixture reduces to a glaze consistently. Spoon glaze over fish, and serve immediately.

Fish and Chips, Proper!

4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into strips
1 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
1 1/2 pounds cod fillets

Place potatoes in a medium-size bowl of cold water. In a separate medium-size mixing bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the milk and egg; stir until the mixture is smooth. Let mixture stand for 20 minutes.

Preheat the oil in a large pot or electric skillet to 350°F. Fry the potatoes in the hot oil until they are tender. Drain them on paper towels.

Dredge the fish in the batter, one piece at a time, and place them in the hot oil. Fry until the fish is golden brown. If necessary, increase the heat to maintain the 350°F temperature. Drain well on paper towels.

Fry the potatoes again for 1 to 2 minutes for added crispness. (Omit this if you're like me and like soggy chips!)

Fast Tuna Melt Salad (Lazy Meal)

1 can tuna, drained
onion
pepper
hot sauce (optional)
cheese (of your choice)
salad base of choice

Put your salad base in a bowl and set aside.

In a microwave save bowl place the tuna, onion, pepper, and hot sauce. Top with cheese and microwave for one minute, or until the cheese is melted.

Add this tuna mixture to the top of salad and enjoy. This will make enough for two salads.

You could always change up the combinations of ingredients mixed with the tuna. I sometimes add pecans or sunflower seeds. But with any combination, the warm tuna on the cool salad makes for a yummy quick meal.