Polynesian Mahi Mahi

 Asian marinade + Texmex salsa = Fusion 

The fish is rubbed with curry powder and marinated in sesame oil, soy sauce, and white wine vinegar. Pan fry each side 5 min on medium heat.

Served on a torta roll with a side of salsa.

Crepes

For a while, I was very impressed by crepes. I figured that you needed special equipment, special ingredients, special French ancestry to produce these tasty, thin pancakes. I was so enamored that I actually would shell out up to $15 on an order of handcrafted crepes. Well, not anymore. Crepes can now join the club of breakfast items that I will no longer buy because I can make them.

1 cup of flour. 2 eggs. 1/2 cup each of milk and water. 2 tbsp of butter. Pinch of sugar and salt. Mix it all together and cook. Sure, there some minor details, like whisking the eggs, melting the butter, adding ingredients gradually in order, but that's all the ingredients you need. Chances are, you can make this right now.

So this is my 10th and favorite crepe. There are two stages that require troubleshooting.

1) the initial pour: Get a nice ladle that holds about a half cup of batter. Lightly oil the largest frying pan you have. Wait until the pan is at medium heat. Holding the pan in one hand and the ladle in the other, add the batter quickly to the center and swish the pan around so you have a thin coat across the entire surface. You will know if you are too slow or if the pan is too hot because the batter will not spread, bubbling up in place.

2) the flip: First, you shake the pan until the whole crepe loosens. Watch for the top to harden to know when it's ready to flip. From here, there are a few ways that this could work. You can grab it with both hands and manually flip it over, away from you. Some people can handle the heat. I got burned.

Alternatively, you can use a chopstick like object, slide it under, along the diameter. Lift up until the crepe folds, then drop it back down on the flipside. Depending on the lip of your frying pan, this can be tough.

Easy topping ideas: lemon juice, maple syrup 

Light drizzle

Fold twice. Serve (topped with powdered sugar).

Alternatively, you can make it savory with avocado and spicy Italian sausage. Future plans: smoked salmon and brie, ham and cheese, nutella/honey with bananas.