Thursday, April 27, 2006

Happy Mother's Day


Hi, Everyone:

Well I was surprised when I looked at the calendar this morning and seen Mother's Day is fast approaching. It is May 14th this year. So I have some recipes I would like to share with you for brunch and or dinner. I have 3 I really like and couldn't make up my mind so guess what? Yes, I am going to make it a tough decision for you to! I will start with the recipes on Monday, May 1st. I love feedback, so let me know which ones you decide on. Thank you to everyone out there that have sent me feedback, I really appreciate it. Happy Mother's Day to all of you out there, The Salmon Lady.

Thursday, April 13, 2006

Easter Brunch Salmon

Ingredients:


16 oz pkg refrigerated sliced potatoes
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 oz Lox-thinly sliced
6 beaten eggs
2 cups milk
1/4 tsp salt
onions, if desired

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray six ramekins with Pam. Set the dishes in a 15 x 10x 1-inch baking pan and set aside. Place potatoes in a 2 qt microwave dish and add 1 tbsp water. Cover with wax paper and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Arrange half the potatoes in ramekins. Then layer with half the cheese, all the lox and top with remaining potatoes and cheese. In a large bowl whisk together eggs, milk, salt and onions. Pour this mixture slowly over layers in ramekins. Bake at 30-35 minutes or until puffed, set and golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Happy Easter


Happy Easter to everyone out there.
Well it looks like we will be hiding our Easter eggs in patches of snow or on globs of mud. It has warmed upto 46 today and we have all kinds of water turning into little creeks.
I and my dog Kiska are going to the beach this weekend and go for a long walk. You should see the sites on the beach. Huge icebergs are on shore, some taller than me. Is always interesting finding unusual items. I like to look for sea glass, have a container I keep pieces in and is very colorful. Pieces of silverware that I like to make windchimes out of or unusual pieces of driftwood and make them into windchimes. It is very peaceful and relaxing. Kiska loves to snoop and just about wears her nose out. Always see lots of eagles. I occasionally take the 4-wheeler and go with my kids and ride for miles, but Kiska likes it a lot better if I walk, she don't like riding, she can't smell everything, ha. Oh, she is a Beagle. Anyone else out there with a Beagle?

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

BBQ Spicy Shrimp

Springtime in Alaska announces the BBQ season is here!

Ingredients:

3 lbs large shrimp
7 tbsp light rum
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp cider vinegar
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
Pineapple chunks

Preparation:

Peel and clean shrimp, leave the tails on.
Combine 4 tbsp rum with lemon juice, oil, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt. Stir in shrimp and allow to marinate for 30 minutes. In a separate bowl combine the vinegar, brown sugar and remaining rum. Stir together well. Thread shrimp and then a couple pineapple chunks and repeat until skewer is almost full. Grill over medium heat; 3 minutes on each side. Brush with brown sugar glaze while cooking.

Oh the heavenly aroma from this one!!

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Alaska's BBQ Scallops

Ingredients:

1 lb Alaska jumbo scallops
Baby white onions
Whole mushrooms
Cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
2/3 cup soy sauce

Mix together olive oil, lemon juice, and soy sauce. Skewer scallops, alternating with vegetables. Baste with sauce. Grill for 5-10 minutes until scallops are opaque in center.

Enjoy another spring time favorite!

Monday, April 10, 2006

Springtime in Alaska!

Thank heavens the snow is starting to disappear! It is beautiful today, clear blue skies and lots of sun. The roads are very MESSY, lots of slush and mud. But who cares I can see dirt.
There are a lot of eagles out today, I think they like the change also.
As you can see I added a springtime recipe today, makes me want to grill every night with this awesome weather.
I am still working on the wine and seafood information, so don't give up.
Bye for now, Salmon Lady

Sockeye Salmon Shish Kabob

Ingredients:

6 medium white potatoes, well scrubbed
1 1/2# salmon fillets, cut in 1 1/2-inch chunks
2 medium onions, peeled and quartered
2 medium green and yellow peppers, seeded and quartered
6 slices fresh pineapple, cored and cut into quarters
1 1/2 cups Italian salad dressing
1 cup barbecue sauce
12 skewers
Note: If using wooden skewers soak in water for at least an hour, so they don't scorch on grill.

Preparation:

Slice potatoes crosswise into 1/2 inch round slices. Cook potato slices in a large pot of boiling water for about 6 minutes. Drain, cool.
On each of 12 skewers, place ingredients in the following order: pepper to secure food, potato, pineapple, pepper, onion, salmon and another onion. Repeat, beginning with potato, until each skewer holds about 8 inches of food. End each skewer with pepper to secure. Continue with remaining skewers.
Place skewers in a 13 x 9 pan and drizzle Italian dressing over them. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in refrigerator for about an hour. Prepare grill.
When grill is ready, lightly oil the grill tray to prevent kebabs from sticking. Grill kebabs, turning and basting frequently with barbeque sauce, about 6-7 minutes or until brown.