Rose's Eggplant Skordalia

Rose's Eggplant Skordalia

My family has always been very tightly knit.  All throughout my childhood we always had large family gatherings and we knew we could look forward to eating Skordalia (a traditional Greek garlic dip) to go with the fried fish, zucchini, or eggplant that was a customary part of our meals.  My Aunt Rose had the best recipe, and once we starting eating it, we just couldn't stop - it was that good!  We also knew we would need extra parsley on hand and a bottle of mouthwash because it was loaded with fresh garlic!

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George's Blue Fish

George's Blue Fish

When I was younger, I always looked forward to the summer season when my family would make the trip down the shore.  Fishing for Bluefish was always a big part of our activities.  We would pack up our Chris-Craft with a six pack of beer, cheese, and fruit - ready to find our fresh catch for dinner.  My dad and my uncle prepared it several ways, and mostly it was filed, fried, and served alongside Skordalia (a traditional Greek garlic dip), until one day, my father came up with this recipe.  It was then that Bluefish became one of my favorites.

Bluefish is an oily fish with medium-dense, darker meat and a rich, pronounced flavor.  The salty - spicy combination in this recipe helps to cut through the oils in the fish and complement its natural flavor.

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