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Parmesan Crusted Salmon

Published in Fish, Main Dish, Recipes on May 15, 2012

PrintParmesan Crusted Salmon Serving Size: serves 4. Quick, relatively healthy, and elegant-looking with minimal effort. My kids love to eat the salmon because of the flavor-filled crust that is broiled on top. Ingredients4 ea. skinless salmon fillets 1 Tbsp. lemon juice ½ c. bread crumbs (I frequently used the ends of a loaf of whole […]

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Salmon Patties

Published in Fish, Main Dish, Recipes on May 15, 2012

PrintSalmon Patties This is a great way to take leftover cooked salmon (or a can of salmon) and make an entirely different dish. The egg and bread crumbs are binding ingredients that will help the patty stay in tact while it’s cooking. Safflower oil and canola oil are more stable at higher cooking temperatures. If […]

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Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

Published in Fish, Main Dish, Recipes on May 15, 2012

PrintStuffed Portabella Mushrooms We had these as an appetizer at an amazing restaurant once. I made it my mission to find a way to fix them at home, and this is the result. They are hearty enough to be a meal, especially if you couple them with a spinach salad and veggies. It’s a great […]

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Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Dill

Published in Fish, Main Dish, Recipes on May 15, 2012

PrintGrilled Salmon with Lemon and Dill This is a favorite summer dish. In fact, I’ve been known to crave it in the middle of Winter. Individual portions are prepared using foil “tents”, which makes serving a breeze. You can prepare one large portion, if you like, though. I prefer to use wild caught salmon; it […]

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Apple Pie Pockets

Published in baking, Desserts, Recipes on May 15, 2012

PrintApple Pie Pockets Serving Size: Serves 8. Looking for a dessert you can take on a picnic that won’t make a mess? Give these treats a try! You can always substitute cherry pie filling for the apple mixture to create some variety. Ingredients1 cup butter (2 sticks) softened 1 cup 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened […]

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Zucchini Bread

Published in baking, Breads, Desserts, Recipes on May 15, 2012

PrintZucchini Bread You will want this to cool before you cut the loaf, and it will make your house smell heavenly! I used to puree the zucchini in my food processor, which turned the bread green. Using a food chopper (or finely chopping the zucchini with a knife) prevents this from happening. Ingredients2¼ cups unbleached […]

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Fruit Pizza

Published in baking, Desserts, Recipes on May 15, 2012

PrintFruit Pizza This is one of my favorite springtime desserts. You can change it up by using different fruits. It’s a great way to get your kids to try new things! Ingredients½ recipe Sugar Cookie dough 2 cups sliced fruit (strawberries, kiwi, Mandarin oranges, pineapple, blueberries, mango, etc.) 8 oz. cream cheese, softened ¼ cup […]

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Apricot Coconut Bars

Published in baking, Desserts, Recipes on May 15, 2012

PrintApricot Coconut Bars I remember these from when I was a little girl. It’s important to use Solo brand filling – others are too runny and the result isn’t very good. Ingredients2 cups unbleached flour 1 cup sugar ½ tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt ¾ cup butter 1½ cup flaked coconut ½ cup walnuts […]

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Lemon Bars

Published in baking, Desserts, Recipes on May 15, 2012

PrintLemon Bars A nice reminder that Spring is on its way. Ingredients1½ c. unbleached white flour 3/4 c. powdered sugar 3/4 c. unsalted butter ½ tsp. sea salt 4 ea. eggs, beaten 3 Tbsp. unbleached white flour 2 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. lemon juice 2 tsp. grated lemon zest InstructionsCombine flour, powdered sugar, butter […]

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Berry Napoleons

Published in baking, Desserts, Recipes on May 15, 2012

PrintBerry Napoleons Serving Size: Serves 4. You can substitute any fresh fruit for the berries for a quick seasonal dessert. Ingredients1 pint strawberries, washed and sliced 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar 1 Tbsp. water 12 ea. wonton wrappers (in the refrigerated produce section) 2 Tbsp. melted butter 4 Tbsp. granulated sugar ½ tsp. cinnamon 1 c. […]

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