Christmas

[omimouse]

So, we actually had a tree of reasonable height up this year, fake though it was. The kittens were convinced that tree and ornaments were there solely for them, of course. This is why the ornaments were all shatter proof. :)

Good presents all around. Managed to get some very loud squees outta the kids. And me. I got silicone bakeware, a countertop roasting oven, a set of springform pans, and some Sims 2 expansion packs. The cooking stuff was the stuff that got squees. Computer stuff is fun, sure. Kitchen stuff leads to insane mouse in kitchen.

Dinner was lemon dill salmon and shrimp linguine. First time I've cooked salmon. It came out pretty good, though there was a lot more of it than I thought there would be. It was also a pretty simple meal to make, which was a good thing. A very good thing, since the 24th saw me leave the kitchen covered in flour from cookies, bread, and a homemade pizza.

Life rocks in general right now. -happy smile-

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[ladyqkat.livejournal.com]

If you like salmon and are just learning how to cook it here is a recipe I got from "The Lewis & Clark" cookbook and served at an SCA Yule feast. The side dishes are easy and go well with it.

Grilled Maple-Glazed Salmon Fillets

1/4 cup maple syrup (those watching their weight can use sugar free syrup)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar (or Brown Sugar Twin)
2 tablespoons melted butter (margarine might work)
1 (2-pound) salmon fillet, skinned and small bones removed (I used frozen salmon fillets that you can get at Costco or Sam's Club)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste


In a bowl, whisk together syrup, mustard, brown sugar and butter. Season the salmon with salt & pepper.

Spread half the mixture on top of the salmon and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator overnight.
Best if grilled, or you can broil it for until the fish flakes. If you broil use the lowest rack position as the sugar will burn slightly. Baste with the remaining syrup mixture while baking.

I served it with Mint-Parsley Red Potatoes and steamed zucchini that I splashed with a mixture of flavored vinegar, fresh-squeezed lemon juice and cilantro. And got raves on it.

Good Luck!


It is so easy and yummy!