Raspberry Freezer Jam

1 flat of berries = 12 quart sized jams and needs 4 pectin boxes 

Case study: August 10, 2020. 

1 case from Christine, 5 cases from Amelia (Christine's were almost 2x the amount of berries)

5.5 cases of bear lake raspberries yield= 19 boxes of Sure Jell pectin & 76 quart size jam containers 

Each pectin box yields 4 quart containers

Almond-crusted halibut with lemon garlic butter

 

LEMON GARLIC BUTTER

• 1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup butter, unsalted (at room temperature)

HALIBUT

• 2 fresh halibut fillets
• 2 tablespoon lemon garlic butter (as per recipe set out above)
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoon ground almonds

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Place the halibut fillets on a lined baking tray and set aside.
2. Lemon Garlic Butter: In a blender or food processor, blend together the garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper until pureed. Add the butter and continue to blend until fully combined.
3. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of the lemon garlic butter on the top surface of each halibut fillet, covering the surface completely. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper on top.
4. Sprinkle 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of the ground almonds on each fillet and carefully spread over the butter to fully cover it.
5. Bake the halibut for 5 minutes.
6. While the halibut is still in the oven, change the oven to broil on high. Continue to cook for 5 more minutes or unto internal temperature is is about 120 degrees.
7. Remove from oven and serve hot with a teaspoon of the remaining lemon garlic butter on top.

Parmesan Lemon Orzo

 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup orzo
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups water or chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh, about 1 lemon
• zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese shaved or grated
• 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat. 
• Add orzo, and cook for 3-5 minutes or until browned. Add garlic, and cook for an additional minute or until garlic is fragrant.
• Add water. Cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes or until orzo is cooked.
• Fluff with a fork. Stir in parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Garnish with parsley.
  A great side dish for almond crusted halibut!