So this is my FIRST ever official blog. I never thought I would have a blog, but then again anything is possible.  I've decided that my blogs will be about meals i've cooked for my husband and I, or just for myself. The blogs are endless and I hope to be wonderful.


On the menu tonight, well lets just say it's not a "common" meal that one would make, but I like variety in my meals. So tonight we had home made butternut squash soup and what I call "Pacos Fish Tacos."  Over-all its a very healthy meal, no preservatives and everything was fresh.  


Butternut Squash Soup


1 large butternut squash, peeled, de-seeded and cut in small cubes.
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 TBS green onions
2TBS purple onions
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 cup chicken-broth (may add more depending on how thick you would like it)
salt and pepper 


Place the garlic and onions in a large pot and cook until soft.  Add squash and water and cook until soft-took about 20 minutes on medium heat, i left the lid on.  
Place entire pot of "goodness" into a food processor and blend until smooth.  Return mixture to pot and place on low heat.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Simmer on low for about 10 more minutes and enjoy.  You can garnish with chopped green onions or oyster crackers.  




Paco's Fish Tacos (nope, don't know a Paco!)


2 pounds grouper fish fillets or whatever kind of fish you like
Cooking spray
Salt and pepper
1 lime
Hot sauce
Bib or green leaf lettuce leaves, for wrapping
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 cup cilantro leaves
3 sprigs fresh mint
3 tablespoons grainy mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 red onion, finely chopped

Heat grill pan or nonstick skillet over high heat. Spray the pan with cooking spray. Place fish on grill, season with salt and pepper and cook 5 minutes on each side, until opaque.

Arrange lettuce leaves on a platter. Place jalapeno in a food processor with cilantro, mint, mustard and vinegar. Turn processor on and stream in oil. Season sauce with salt and pepper.

Take the fish off grill and place on a serving plate. Break the fish into chunks and squeeze lime juice over fish. Add a few dashes hot sauce to the fish.

Pile fish in lettuce leaves and top with sauce and chopped red onions.

These actually turned out to be quite amazing, as did all of it. If you don't like hot sauce, don't add it. I give my husband the bottle of hot sauce and he adds what he wants, that way I can enjoy my food without having to chase it with a gallon of milk.