I am very excited about the show this Monday! We have some fabulous foods to eat during our two hours, including snacks (one of which I helped to create!), and an amazing Friday Night Meal. It revolves around one of my favorite brands, The Perfect Gourmet. I had the chance to sample it before it was ever on the air, and even my kids cleaned their plates! The Perfect Gourmet Almond Crusted Flounder is crunchy, light, flakey, and delicious. Since it's frozen, you will get it by Friday, and you could have this ready to eat in less than a half hour after the box arrives! You just pop them in the oven! While they are cooking, I have a great side dish that you can cook in the toaster oven simultaneously, and they will both finish cooking at the same time. During the week I usually like to keep things simple and I love the pure flavors in this side dish.
Green Beans with Garlic
1 pound of green beans
3 smashed garlic cloves
1/4 cup of water
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. chopped tarragon (optional)
2 tsp. whole grain mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Toss green beans on a baking sheet, or in a Temptations dish, with smashed garlic cloves, 1/4 cup water and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Roast at 450 degrees F until the beans are slightly crisp, and almost charred, about 20 minutes. Toss with 2 teaspoons of whole grain mustard (along with the tarragon, if you are using) and salt and pepper to taste. Delicious!
Tip: I like to substitute french green beans (haricot vert) when I can find them. They have a wonderful crunch, and give the dish an even better texture.
Also, we have something new from Lobster Gram, that will have its only presentation at the Featured Price in my show. Hopefully you can join me on Monday at 5pm! I'm looking forward to you stopping by!
-Sharon