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cynthia lair - feeding the young athlete

8/28/12
Dear Cynthia and The Cookus Gang:
Just made the Mediterranean Quinoa Salad again, first time this summer-- it continues to utterly amaze and delight! My mom loved it! My four yr old and 18 month old loved it! Happy and healthy dinner was had by all. Thank you so much!
Jen

8/27/12
Hi, I wanted to let you know that I just did the Danskin Triathlon (my first such event), and I took Lime Boost in my water bottles. It was great.
Jami

7/29/12
I printed this a year ago, but finally got around to trying it (Gays Mini Pot Roast). I was afraid of all the steps and thought my 8 quart le Creuset pan would be too big. I took the plunge and boy am I ever glad I did!! This was amazing!!! I used dried herbs since that's what I had and it still turned out amazing. I used fingerling potatoes cut up and I used a few extra parsnips. It was soooo good!! I think you are the best Cynthia!!!! You give me SUCH confidence in the kitchen. I am almost 40 and finally gaining some self esteem in the kitchen - THANKS TO YOU!!!
Rebekah

7/23/12
This is simply delicious. (Bourbon BBQ Shrimp) Words overheard at dinner tonight from my hubby and two kids in regard to this dish: stellar, amazing, the best shrimp, and soooo good. Thanks for another winner recipe! (Oh, and I served this cornbread; it was a great match.)
Hillary

6/14/12
Cookus Interruptus - you guys are a hilarious team! You really pulled out all the stops to give Ms. Selengut a warm welcome. I love what you guys do x
Tui

6/13/12
That was killer. (Hoppin' John) Made with andouille sausage, cheesy corn grits and braised bok choy and kale from the garden. Everyone loved it, and my 3 year old cleaned her plate, much to my delight! Did wish I had a nice blob of sour cream, though...
Stephanie

3/8/12
Chinese Vegetable Fried Brown Rice:
WOW - I want that for breakfast, too! (I am talking about the stir fry people!)One of the funniest interruptions yet! Have to share this one with my mom...
Heather

1/5/12
Firstly, this looks delicious and amazing and I can't wait to try it. (Chicken and Kabocha with Chocolate Enchilada Sauce). Secondly, Matt completely cracks me up in this. Cynthia makes a great foil to his craziness. Well-done!
Kymberlee

12/11/11
My 2 year old daughter and I watched this video before making our own. We went into the kitchen, popped the Mochica into the oven, and next thing I know she is stretching on the ground with her feet in the air. Then, biting into the finished product she says, 'come here little sizzler!'. I was in fits laughing. Thanks for great recipes and great fun.
Stephanie

11/29/11
So, I've said it before and I'll say it again...my 5-year old daughter LOVES this soup. Tonight she had 2 bowls full with olive tapenade on top. And when I was packing up the little bit that was leftover, she asked that I save it for her to eat tomorrow, The recipes says this serves 6-8, but in our family it barely feeds 4. We can't get enough of it.
Anna

10/25/11
you guys are silly but it helped me to keep watching.
Rob

1/25/12
I find that everything here "speaks" to my instincts. Everything I see here just feels intuitive to me. Maybe it's because we're in the same camp, or maybe also because the "loose pattern" of philosophies you've woven together here fits so well for so many of us. Thank you!
Jennifer

9/18/11
As a newbie to whole foods and anything that isn't meat and potatoes...your recipes and fun way that you give lessons really are making the transition to healthy eating easy. Thank you so much!
Raquel

7/17/11

you guys are BRILLIANT with your videos. The entertainment value opens up the floodgates of people who want to watch and (inadvertently) learn from you about the wonders of whole foods. I use them in our kids' cooking classes all the time. Lots of laughs and learning! "Who doesn't like applesauce? I'll tell you who, freaks and crazy people!" We love Jane!"

Marirose

5/19/11

My 2 year old LOVES this soup (Yaki Soba). She scoops the broth with her little spoon and picks up every last bit of tofu, bok choy, and mushroom with unbridled enthusiasm. I love your recipes and best of all my family does too! Thank you!

Heidi Denis

5/5/11
Keep up the great show! LOL...my kids watched 5 episodes today... my oldest loves Jane and keeps watching to see if she's going to get together with what's-his-name and my boys couldn't stop laughing at Darrell and they all want to know why they can't see Captin J.
Tomena Reed

3/19/11
I made this soup tonight and it was, by far, the best homemade soup we have ever had. 3 generations ate together, even my 5 and 2 year olds! Thank you from the bottom of our empty soup bowls!
Taylor Hope

I've been consistently cooking your meals for over a month, now, and I love all the recipes I've made. Even my husband loves them, which is amazing because, in the past, he's usually complained when I made 'healthy meals', calling them 'a snack'. Thanks for making it so enjoyable to eat healthy!
Erin Fields-Johnson

2/11/11
This is my 3rd recipe this week since Saturday night-it's only Monday! I'm hooked on your site. such great food and love the videos. Thanks to all!!!
Josie

1/13/11
Wow, what an amazing site. I made your fish tacos for dinner last night and my 13 yo commented on how good they were. In fact she said, Mom everything you've made from Cookus Interruptus has been good! Yes, delicious and easy!! Thank you so much
Ruby Cacchione

12/29/10
while watching this video (Be Bop Breakfast) my 7yr old daughter was totally perplexed that you would eat cooked greens for breakfast. (we do green smoothies, but my kids are pretty skeptical about other usage of greens) But after watching it through she asked if we could try it tomorrow! I think we are going to watch a few more videos!
Annie Moore

12/15/10
Pacific NW Magazine loves Cookus! Read the story by superfabulous Greg Atkinson.

10/29/10
Rosemary Red Soup: I make this soup for my birthday every year. It was the soup that got me to reconsider beets after hating them since birth. Now I love them, as long as they're fresh!
Anne

10/14/10
For my birthday last week, my friend helped me make the apple pie with butter crust. We couldn't stop congratulating our pie while we were eating it. It was delicious...and we had no hesitation about serving our daughter nice hefty slices. Thank you, Cynthia Lair. Your recipes make my life better every day.
Anna

10/8/10
I've been cooking from your website for the last few weeks, and every single recipe I've tried has turned out Incredible. Thank you so much for doing something like this! The videos make it very simple for a visual learner. I look forward to any new recipes you post :)
Susan

9/21/10
I just have to say, once again, how much I love your website. I've been a huge fan of the cookbook for years and the website makes it fresh. True story: my kids (5 and 2) and I will sit and watch your videos. My son, the 5 year old, loves them!
Hillary Mizia

9/10/10
Where have I been? I just now came across your site. I have never enjoyed looking at recipes as much as yours and had such a laugh plus great info. and learned something. You are ALL a kick. Thank you for being here, keep up the great work and info. There is nothing out here like you, what a joy. Must say, I watch you everyday. Thanks
val greene

"My 4-year-old son referred to it as 'the phenomenal noodle salad' and kept offering additional helpings to everyone at the table! I will definitely be making this again. :-)"
-Lindsey Parks
(see Asian Noodle Salad)

"Cooking for my family had become a chore. I was basically in a rut until I came across your site via the OCA. I have actually began enjoying cooking again. My kids are now even trying simple recipes on their own. I feel such a sense of satisfaction knowing I am preparing food that's nourishing and delicious. I have learned so much. Thank you, thank you :)"
-Kaylla

"I must tell you what an inspiration your blog and videos have been to me....and my kids. We love watching you and learning great tips."
-Laurene

Townsend Letter raves about Cynthia's book and Cookus Interruptus in October 09 issue!

Danny Jensen at Take Part loves Cookus Interruptus. Read about it!

"This has to be the best cooking show EVER!!! Besides being so funny, they make this type of cooking seem so approachable. Kudos on doing a great job!!!!"
-Cheryl

"I have been cooking more. I made some really good fried tofu, delicious soba noodles, Bok Choy (from the collard greens vid), Blanched red cabbage, fried rice, some thing else I can't remember, and almost every day for breakfast I eat either quinoa or steel cut oats. Not only that my knowledge on food has increased 10 fold. All thanks to you. xo"
-Joel

"Can I just say that your videos make me laugh my butt off? Is that ok? Did I mention I am totally by myself when I do this? Loooove you guys!"
sunbronzedbabe

"Besides providing amazing how-to recipes on whole, organic foods, you weave a gentle little funny-family story-line throughout that always leaves me wanting more. I forward your site to friends with the spoiler, "pssst, bet you can't watch just one!" There's just nothing like your program anywhere!"
Lynne Lillie

"What a really well conceived, and nicely organized website. Being gut-bustingly funny is an added bonus. Nice job, Fam."
Steven Lee

"I've been cooking uninterrupted for the past 3 days and I'm loving it. I watch the videos with my toddler then we cook our family meal together. It's lovely:) Thank you guys for a great book &website."
Yasmine

"Clean, easy to use, and informative, the videos get to the point, and on the plate, in 4 to 8 minutes..." Read the whole glowing blog post!
Maggie Dutton, Seattle Weekly

"Your steel cut oats recipe did change my life!"
Julie

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Fish Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce

These are just like the yummy ones you can get at restaurants only better - the fish isn't deep-fried and the ingredients are fresh! Use our Caribbean Lime Halibut recipe or follow the directions for preparing the fish below. You can choose to use soft corn tortillas or crisp taco shells. Two or three limes should give you all the juice you need for this recipe. Make plenty, they're good. Serve the whole team - Feeding the Young Athlete.

1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
1 lb. fish, true cod, halibut or other white fish
8-12 corn tortillas or taco shells
grated cheese
salsa

Sauce:
1/4 cup mayonnaise or plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 clove garlic, pressed
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon water

Vegetables:
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
4 leaves romaine, rolled and cut in thin strips
1 carrot, grated
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt and pepper

1) Combine 1 tablespoon each of lime juice, olive oil and soy sauce in a small bowl and pour over fish. Allow fish to marinate for at least 1/2 hour.

2) Combine all ingredients for sauce in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Cut vegetables. Dress with olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper and toss. Set side dressed vegetables and sauce.

3) Preheat broiler. Place marinated fish on a broiler pan and broil about 10-15 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish (10 minutes per inch). Warm tortillas in a skillet with a dab of butter one at a time or bake taco shells. When fish is done, cut into small slices. Place a few fish slices in tortilla with dressed vegetables on top. Pour a tablespoon or two of the sauce over the top and add a bit of grated cheese and salsa if desired. Repeat process for each tortilla.

Serve immediately.

Preparation time: 45 minutes
Makes 2/3 cup sauce, 8-12 tacos

CLICK HERE

28 Comments:

LOU McGrew
My dogs only come into the kitchen when it is time for them to eat OR if I am chopping carrots. They love carrots
June 11, 2009, 9:36 am

Allison McClendon
Thanks for this recipe--it looks fabulous! Perfect for summer. :-) Thanks for all you do!
June 11, 2009, 11:09 am

Susan Trimpe
Fish tacos are my favorite! I always order them at restaurants. It's niceto see a recipe that doesn't fry the fish.
June 11, 2009, 1:07 pm

Lin Paulson
We've been collecting fish taco/tortilla recipes. This looks like the best one yet. Can't wait to try it.
June 11, 2009, 4:42 pm

Mindy Elbaum
I made these and the Caribbean Lime Halibut. It was amazing...absolutely restaurant worthy! I wish I had leftovers for today!
June 12, 2009, 7:21 am

Rona Sass
Our dog likes to lay down in the middle of the kitchen so that we end up stepping over her to go from the stove to the sink and back. She knows that sometimes we drop food, I guess.
June 13, 2009, 7:28 pm

mika
recipe
September 5, 2009, 7:46 pm

Ellie D
WOW! These tacos are fabulous. We'll definitely make them again.
January 25, 2010, 9:13 pm

Pamela H
I love fish tacos -these are fantastic! Thank you so much!!
January 31, 2010, 6:18 am

Gary
Do my pets interrupt cooking?! I have greyhounds, and they interrupt EVERYTHING! And I wouldnt have it any other way... :-) p.s. I love fish tacos too! Your sauce sounds yummy!
May 19, 2010, 7:41 pm

Becca Knox
I am going to try making the sauce using plain coconut yogurt (dairy-free)and see how that goes. Sounds delish!
May 19, 2010, 9:10 pm

Yvonne B
So, Ward is your dog?
May 20, 2010, 12:40 pm

Anna Barresi
The Caribean Lime Halibut is one of the few recipes that I have not tried. I'm not sure where to get clean halibut or cod. I've read that Atlantic-caught varieties are not always so healthy.
May 23, 2010, 2:21 pm

Cynthia Lair
Anna, I would suggest perusing the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch information. They give the most up-to-date information on safe, sustainable fish to purchase. http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/sfw_recommendations.aspx
May 23, 2010, 3:41 pm

Matt Swanson
I was wondering how long you think the creamy cilantro sauce will keep in the fridge? I want to make a bigger batch and hang onto it, since I like to put in on EVERYTHING now.
May 26, 2010, 12:31 pm

Cynthia Lair
Hi Matt, It depends on how often you open and get into your jar of creamy cilantro sauce, but I find it keeps for a week or two at my house. With the mayo it lasts longer. With the yogurt it keeps until the yogurt begins to separate.
May 26, 2010, 4:43 pm

Juliana Elton
My dogs always love to help me cook, there are always bits falling on the floor that no one else wants to pick up. I made these with Mahi Mahi from our surfin seafood delivery, it is two moms that try to find sustainable great seafood and deliver it around the Seattle area. They were great!
June 6, 2010, 10:04 am

Trip Edgerton
I made this tonight with cod and low fat yogurt. It was splendid, as good as the best I've had in a restaurant. Next time I may try it with salmon.
June 26, 2010, 9:37 pm

Janet Daniel
I would love to try your fish taco recipes with the cilantro sauce. What ingredients do I substitute to make it glueten free? Thanks! Janet
January 5, 2011, 12:32 pm

Cynthia Lair
Hi Janet, This recipe IS gluten-free, as long as you use corn tortillas and not tortillas made with wheat.
January 5, 2011, 2:39 pm

Judy Coloma
I made these with catfish and tilapia,oh so good. I will make these again.
January 19, 2011, 1:10 pm

Becky Germain
So, I've made this recipe with halibut several times for friends - always a hit. I usually do 1/2 mayonnaise and 1/2 low fat yogurt for the sauce, which makes it both tangy and creamy. Tomorrow night a friend is making tacos for us with hooligan - an especially tender (some would say oily) little Alaskan fish... My taste buds are dancing already! Thanks for starting this Cynthia.
March 1, 2011, 10:51 pm

Sarah
Have made these several times and always a hit! I have been adding avocado to my sauce and it turns out especially creamy and delicious! Thanks for this fabulous recipe that has become a staple in my meal list.
March 23, 2011, 4:37 pm

Carrie Kitze
Heat corn tortillas directly on a gas burner, flipping with tongs (or your fingers if they are particularly tough) No need for butter or oil.
June 30, 2011, 2:42 pm

Kelly Merta
Great recipe!
June 6, 2012, 1:17 pm

Tracy Pegg
So my dog started freaking out after hearing the video. She heard the dog and thought she was missing out on somethin!. Too funny!
June 6, 2012, 8:06 pm

sally james
my dog, Bella, interrupts me by asking - Could you put more meat in and then accidentally spill it all over the floor?
June 11, 2012, 11:47 am

Kelly Keith
This has become one of my favorite recipes. Love everything about it.
January 4, 2013, 7:53 pm