Honey Mustard Salmon

2 lbs salmon

1 tablespoon raw honey 

1 teaspoon whole grain mustard or similar

Extra virgin olive oil

Sea salt and black pepper

Preheat outdoor grill or indoor broiler on high

Combine honey and mustard. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Cut salmon into 6 pieces. Drizzle with olive oil and season with sea salt and black pepper. Brush a generously coating of the glaze on top.

Outdoor Grill:

Arrange salmon on the hot grill skin side down and cook for two minutes, turn over for a further 2 minutes on the other side basting with the marinade frequently. Remove from the grill and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, garnish with fresh herbs of your choice to serve.

Broiler:

Arrange salmon on a greased baking sheet skin side down.Cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until the top is crispy and salmon is cooked (don't over cook!).Remove from the oven and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and fresh herbs of your choice to serve.

Serve hot.

Baked Pesto Chicken

4 chicken breasts, cut into thick strips

3 cups cooked chickpeas

1 cup fresh basil pesto

1 tablespoon whole grain mustard

3 garlic cloves, crushed

1 lemon, juice

3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus extra)

Sea salt and black pepper

Preheat oven to 500 F.

In a large mixing bowl, combine pesto, fresh parsley, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and mustard. Stir to combine. Add chicken and chickpeas and make sure to fully coat. Season with sea salt and black pepper.

Arrange chicken and chickpeas in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet. Drizzle extra olive oil on top. Bake for 5 minutes, turn over and bake a further five minutes or until chicken is cooked and chickpeas crispy.

Maple Roasted Rack of Pork with Creamy Mushroom Bechamel

1 6 lb rack of pork

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 tablespoons whole grain mustard

1/4 cup good quality maple syrup
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped

sea salt and black pepper

Preheat oven to 400 F

Combine mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, garlic, and rosemary in a bowl and stir to combine. Season with sea salt and black pepper.  Rub roast all over to fully coat with the marinade. Season with sea salt and black pepper.

Place pork on a rack in a roasting pan and roast until thermometer inserted into the center of pork registers at 140 F (about 1 hour).  Glaze pork occasionally with the pan drippings and any left over marinade. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes before carving. Continue glazing pork with pan dripping until serving.

Serve with your favorite roasted vegetables and Mushroom Bechamel.

Mushroom Bechamel:

2 cups milk

1/2 cup fresh cream

3 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons unbleached white flour

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

2 cups cremini mushrooms, cooked

1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Salt and black

In a medium pan, heat the butter over medium to high until it melts. Add flour and whisk until smooth. Keep over medium heat until it turns slightly darker in color (about 4 minutes). Meanwhile heat milk in a medium saucepan until just about to boil. Add to the flour mixture one cup at a time whisking constantly until all the milk is used up and sauce is smooth. Bring sauce to a boil and cook a further 10 minutes, whisking constantly. Mix in mushrooms, parmesan, and nutmeg. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.