Leftovers
Happy Thursday ladies. I am moved and humbled beyond belief by your outpouring of support and prayers on Tuesday’s post. It is taking a concerted effort to keep my spirits up, but I knew I needed to share because I know I’m not the only one in this position. We are all waiting for life to return to normal so we can get on with things and many of you are struggling with health issues as well.
I’ll be continuing to respond to your comments, but quite frankly, I’m often brought to tears by your kind words so it’ll take a little time:) xx
As I reached for this old white shirt yesterday, I paused when I saw that it was not a no-iron fabric. In fact, I had ironed it. Did I want to “waste” an ironed shirt to just stay at home? You bet. I don’t get dressed for others, I dress for me. I skipped a necklace and added my fun pearl earrings from J. Crew Factory which are marked down to $8.50. The sweater is old and the jeans are here.
Let’s move on to food because I don’t know about you, but it feels like I’m always in the kitchen these days. I’m cooking and eating more than ever because it’s a tangible way that I can nurture my family. I’ve also discovered it’s saving us money because I’m making sure we use all leftovers. This, in turn, is helping to stretch our food dollars.
Today I’m sharing a recipe I frequently make for lunch the day after we have fish for dinner. I’ve made this with salmon, cod, even mahi-mahi, so it’ll work with just about any fish. I’ve even made this is with a can of tuna.
This time I used a leftover Halibut fillet.
Gluten-Free Fish Cakes
Ingredients
1 leftover fillet of cooked fish
3 green onions, minced
1 egg
2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
1 tbsp horseradish
several dashes of Worchester sauce
1/3 cup mayo
2 slices gluten-free bread, coarsely grated
1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
salt and pepper
Directions
Flake the fish in a small bowl. Add scallions and gluten-free bread crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, Dijon, Worchester sauce, horseradish, mayo. Blend into fish mixture and mash together.
Form into patties and fry on medium-high heat until crispy.
Serve with lemon and/or cocktail sauce.
I will never win any awards for food photography because I can’t remember to take them before I start eating:)
We had it with leftover Acorn squash and brussels sprouts.
I suspect we’re all getting bored with our menus these days, so I thought it might be fun to swap some recipes. I’d love you to share one of your quick and easy recipes in the comment section so we can all get some new ideas.
I can’t help but notice how many stores are running huge sales with deep discounts. Retailers, large and small are all struggling so they’ve marked everything down. I am shopping a few of these sales but I’m not buying anything just because it’s discounted.
Talbots is having their great spring sale with up to 50% off plus free shipping in USA and Canada on orders over $75.
Ann Taylor is also giving 50% off your entire purchase, plus an extra 10% with the code TAKECARE.
J. Crew is offering 50% off with the code REFRESH
I ordered this dress in the navy in a small because all the reviews say it runs large. I’m seriously considering this watermelon stripe top to wear under my denim jacket because it’s just fun and I need things that are fun right now.
Are you cooking more than ever too?
If you like the sound of this recipe, please pin it to your Pinterest board.
Thanks for reading and remember to wear what makes you feel confident.
You look lovely! I’m spending a fortune on food these days. I guess I’m saving elsewhere (gas for my car comes to mind!) but ouch! Thank you for sharing the fish cake recipe. Stay safe. Xx
Hi there
Another gorgeous sunny day on the west coast of Canada. The cherry blossoms are falling to the ground like snow – beautiful to watch.
My husband at times makes crab cakes = delicious and we have done salmon cakes.
No online clothes shopping for me but I did order CHOCOLATES! One of our local chocolatiers was taking orders/delivering. So fortunate as my ex neighbour told me she had none left – so I ordered a box for her upcoming 90th birthday and some for us.
Love your posts. Thank you for sharing difficult topics. All my best to you.
I am placing grocery orders online for pickup. I have started calling these my “fantasy grocery lists”, because only 40 percent of what I order is actually available. So it looks like we’ll be going vegetarian, since no meat or poultry is available now, and dairy and eggs are sporadic. No flour is available. This is not in my cooking lexicon. Quiche, while the milk, eggs and flour last?
I too just made fish cakes for dinner tonight similar to yours! I serve them with Ina Garten’s easy tartar sauce which elevates this basic dinner staple. Your’s looked scrumptious!
I love Ina’s recipes. I’ll have to try that with them.
I make them with a can of mackrael. they make pretty good sandwiches too on a hamburger bun.
I’m dressing in my looser clothes but not sloppy. I just have a few big shirts that I wear at home in mondal fabric. I think it is. No iron and very comfortable. Any pull on pants works for me right now. I look fine but just not dressed up to go anywhere. I’m scrubbing floors, cleaning closets, attending to pots in yard, so I defend myself that way.
I’m Praying for you and just want you to know how much you are appreciated.
Thank you so much, Eve. They would make a great sandwich:)
I learned to make fish cakes as a young girl from my Norwegian grandmother, so there’s nothing more comforting to me than that. I enjoy them with artichokes, and use the same aioli sauce for both: mayo, lots of lemon, garlic powder, pepper, a splash of olive oil and dried chives.
Aioli sauce is one of my favorites as are artichokes. Yum!
Hi Jennifer. Love. love, love your site and blog. I’m a bit slow in responding, but I am sending you prayers and positive vibes for great results on your health tests, etc. In the meantime, you look great, and I’m inspired to clean out my closets, reorganize, do some shopping, and cook (something I really don’t normally enjoy, sorry to say). Stay healthy and safe!
Thanks Nina! Stay well.
I used to do a salmon patty like that. I cook for six people every day, including two teenage boys. I have tried to do as much comfort food as possible because we all need some comfort here. Chicken noodle casserole, mac and cheese, pot roast. The boys like chili dog night. I have always been a “from scratch” kind of cook (as my daughter puts it) so we don’t have a lot of ready-made food. Who needs more sodium? However, one “easy” dish I have been making is sausages (Italian from the meat section) with potatoes, onions and bell peppers. Chop into largish chunks, toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and bake for about an hour on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees. I find I’m remembering all kinds of dishes my grandmother used to make, so I’m trying to replicate some of those. It’s a lucky thing that I enjoy cooking!
You are busy!! This sounds wonderful.
Thanks for the recipe, looks great and I’ve never made fish cakes.
This is a link to a yummy recipes with chickpeas/garbanzos from Alexandra Stafford. I just would use a little less salt. I used canned beans and it freezes great if you have leftovers. She actually has a whole post about chickpeas…which I luckily seem to have a ton of!
https://alexandracooks.com/2016/01/28/leblebi-moroccan-chickpea-stew/
I have tons of chickpeas too so I need some new ideas for them. Thanks
Mmmm….looks good! I appreciate everything people have shared! I have little time to cook but while self-isolated I need to get three meals on the table. My husband helps but planning and organizing is my baby. I find myself dusting off old favourites that bring back good memories. They are easy and comforting and we all need that, right?
Thank you Jennifer for bringing all these wonderful ladies together. 💜
Thanks for being here Janet. You’re one of the wonderful ladies.
HI Jennifer,
I missed posting yesterday. I’m so sorry you’re having to go through this, especially in this time where it’s hard to get appointments and scary to go out. I’m a 2 year lung cancer survivor and doing well, but had to miss my 6 mo CT because of Covid. It helps me to remember that I don’t know if the cancer has returned or not, so why not believe I’m doing great….it’s just as valid as the other way of thinking and I feel a lot better.
Radical Remission by Kelly Turner, is a wonderful book for anyone to read, but especially those who are dealing with cancer/the possibility. It’s a compilation of the 10 most common practices for hundreds of people who had a radical remission from their cancer…no surprise they are all things that any human should probably be doing. The book is quite inspirational though and an easy read.
One of my mantra’s when I’m trying to get through a tough patch…It’s a beautiful wonderful world ,I don’t want to miss one minute of it by worrying and looking ahead.
And this one, sorry I don’t know who wrote it “Worrying doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength. Worrying is carrying tomorrow’s load with today’s strength- carrying two days at once.
Keep breathing and doing all the wonderful things you already are. You have a huge community here who love you and are rooting for you. Hopefully you can feel us all hugging you. XO
I’m rooting for you too, Kate. You are so kind. I’m beyond thankful for your support. I’ll look for that book.