Simple Salmon Cakes

This recipe gets 4 stars from me!

4 servings

1 6-oz. pouch salmon
¼ c. finely chopped green onion
¼ c. mayonaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon garlic powder
dash cayenne pepper
¼ c. finely chopped red bell pepper
¼ teaspoon season salt
1 egg, beaten
1 c. seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons butter for frying

Combine salmon, onions, mayo, lemon juice, garlic powder, cayenne, season salt, bell pepper.  Add egg and 1/3 cup bread crumbs (may need more to hold together).

Form into 4 balls.  Roll balls in the remaining breadcrumbs; flatten into cakes about ½ inch thick.  Melt butter in skillet on medium heat.  Fry 3-4 minutes on both sides or until golden brown.

Fiesta Salad Turnover

This resembles a giant taco!

6 servings

Crust
1 pkg. refrigerated pizza crust
½ c. grated Colby-Jack cheese blend

Jalapeno-Lime Dressing
1  jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
½ lime
½ c. sour cream

Filling
2 small plum tomatoes equal to ½ cup, seeded and diced
½ c. pitted ripe olives, sliced
1 lb. lean ground beef, cooked, crumbled and diced
¾ c. salsa
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 garlic clove, pressed
½ c. grated Colby-Jack cheese blend
1½ c. shredded lettuce

Preheat oven to 425°F.

1. Crust - Unroll pizza dough on large round pan.  Lightly spray dough with cooking spray; sprinkle with cheese.  Bake 13-15 minutes.  Remove from oven; immediately loose crust and flip over.  Press down in center and fold in half to form a large taco shape.  Set aside.

2. Dressing - Finely chop jalapeno and cilantro together, put in blender; add juice of lime and sour cream.  Process till all blended.  Set aside.

3. Filling - combine cooked meat, salsa, taco seasoning and garlic; mix well.  Microwave on High 3-4 minutes.  Stir in cheese.

4. Open crust; spread half of dressing over bottom half of crust.  Top with meat.  Sprinkle with lettuce, tomatoes and olives.  Drizzle with remaining dressing.  Cut with a serrated knife.

I've only fixed this one time but it was good.

 Apple Onion Saute

When I first came across this recipe I thought no way this could be good.  But I decided to try it and I'm glad I did.  This is so good and very easy to fix.

3-4 servings

2 medium onions, sliced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 large tart apples, peeled and sliced
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

In skillet, cook onions and brown sugar in the butter over medium-low heat until onions are tender, about 8 minutes.

Stir in apples, salt and pepper; cover and simmer 10 minutes till apples are tender.

Brown Sugar-Glazed Salmon

I give this one 4 stars.

4 servings

1 pound salmon fillets
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Cut salmon width-wise into four (4) pieces.  Place in a foil-lined baking pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Bake, uncovered, at 425°F. for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile in a small saucepan combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, mustard and vinegar.  Bring to a boil.

Brush evenly over salmon.  Broil 6 inches from heat for 1-2 minutes.