WEEKEND COOKING – Sheet Pan Suppers by Molly Gilbert
Weekend Cooking 16Apr16, sponsored by Candace at Beth Fish Reads, is a chance to share the food love. Follow the link to see what delish dishes other bloggers are talking about this week.
Patty at Books, Thoughts and a Few Adventures has mentioned the wonderful recipes in the cookbook Sheet Pan Suppers by Molly Gilbert a few times over the last few months. So when I saw a copy of it discounted at Book Closeouts, I snapped it up.
Sheet Pan Suppers is a beautiful book to behold: all glossy photos and heavyweight papers, although I do wish it would lay flat so that I could more easily stay on the recipe. But, of course, the true test of any cookbook is the recipes. And the recipes look wonderful!
The first recipe I tried was Lemon & Herb Sole on Crispy Potato Rafts. Gilbert notes that haddock, halibut and cod are also good choices for this dish so I used the wonderful frozen cod I get from the “fish guys” who come to my door in their truck once a month. I substituted dried thyme for the fresh and I skipped the capers because I didn’t have any on hand. I’m sure that made some difference in the finished product but the recipe still came out a keeper.
My seven-year-old grandson whose usual comment on my cooking for the past year-and-a-half has been consistently only “good”, pronounced these potatoes as “GREAT”. I’d have to agree. As Gilbert says: “They’re hot and crisp and supremely garlickly, a noble base for the delicately light, flaky, herb-, lemon-, and butter-flavored fish fillets.”
You can find the recipe here.
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I’d like to see the photo of _your_ version of the dish! Sound quite nice.
best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Sorry, Mae – I forgot to snap it. 🙁 Thanks for dropping by.
Funny, I was just looking for a copy of this book this morning.
I think it’s quite a popular book, Vicki. I was surprised to see it remaindered, but it was to my advantage!
I have been looking through this, I have it on my Kindle. There are so many good recipes that I want to try from it.
There are so many recipes that look scrumptious, Diane – I agree!!
I have heard a bit about this book before–it certainly looks like it would be handy for simple, tasty meals. I love the looks of the fish on potato rafts you tried (extra capers for me please!) 😉 Who doesn’t like crispy, garlicky potatoes? And, it looks so pretty too.
Aloha, Deb–Kahakai Kitchen
Deb, cleanup is a breeze since you cook the whole dinner on one pan, lined with parchment or silicone. It was very attractive on the plate!
I often make my own version of sheet pan suppers (though don’t have that book). Have saved this recipe to try as I love the sound of those crispy potato rafts.
I’m sure the potatoes won’t disappoint, Claudia. Thanks for dropping by Exurbanis!
I enjoyed this book too. Cheers from Carole’s Chatter!
I’m glad to be in good company, Carole. I’m glad you swung by!
Yum, love the look of the fish rafts. I reckon though that the Recipe Creator could have added the bit about thinly slicing the potatoes. You have to work out by deduction and the picture that that’s what you do! It does look like the sort of recipe you could adapt to what you have. I could imagine adding a little chilli, but then, I always imagine adding a little chilli!
Sue, I didn’t now that about you and chilli! And you’re right about having to thinly slice the potatoes; otherwise the rafts don’t hold together/ 🙂
Yes! I love this cookbook. I’ve made quite a few recipes from it, but not this one. Now I have to try it.
Thanks for hosting Weekend Cooking, Candace (Beth F.)!
I reviewed this book when it was released and have made several recipes. My ebook review copy disappeared from my iPad, so I want to purchase the physical book!
JoAnn, I probably saw your review since I subscribe to your posts. Sorry I didn’t give you a shout-out, too! 🙁
As I mentioned, the book is clearing out at BookOutlet.com That’s not an affiliate link, but I can vouch for Bookoutlet.ca which is pretty much the same operation.
Ooh I’ve never thought to put sliced potatoes like that under fish to bake! That sounds and looks fantastic!
Try it, Sharlene. I’m quite sure you’ll like it. Welcome to Exurbanis!
This is a great book! I have checked it out of the library a few times, I ought to just buy it. have not tried this recipe yet but you did such a great post on it I need to try it.
Tina, which recipes have you tried and liked? Thanks for stopping by Exurbanis!
This weekend I made strawberry rhubarb crumble.
There is nothing better than a grandson who loves your cooking!
I am exceedingly fond of potatoes, and they are always ‘great!’