No Fuss Salmon

misc5 No Fuss Salmon -This oh so simple, baked salmon recipe, is lightly flavored with a splash of fresh, citrusy, lemons. A whole salmon is covered in sliced lemon, before being foil wrapped and oven baked. As tasty and tender as can be, feel free to add your favorite herbs and spices before baking, this succulent dinner recipe.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 30-35 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Whole Salmon
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make No Fuss Salmon

3 1/2 lb Salmon
1 Lemon
Salt and Pepper
1 tb Oil or Softened Butter

Directions to make No Fuss Salmon

Step 1:Lay a piece of silver foil, large enough to wrap the salmon in a very loose parcel, on a baking tray. If the salmon is to be served hot, grease the foil with the butter, or use the oil if serving the salmon cold. Thinly slice the lemon and put about half on the foil.
Step 2:Put the salmon on top, with a few slices of lemon inside and lay the rest of the lemon along the top of the salmon. Season generously and wrap loosely, making sure the edges are securely folded together so that no steam can escape. Bake 350 for 10 minutes per pound.
Step 3:If serving hot, take it out of the oven and let it stand for a further 10 minutes.
Step 4:If serving cold, leave the salmon in the foil for two to three hours. To serve: Unwrap the fish and gently pull off the skin.

Vegetable Shrimp Salad

misc3 Vegetable Shrimp Salad -This recipe for shrimp and vegetable salad is exquisite. One of a kind asparagus, is paired with succulent shrimp that has been marinated for this dynamic shrimp salad. It even includes the second recipe for the marinade! Quick and easy, shrimp lovers “Must Try” this tasty treat.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Shrimp, Asparagus
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Vegetable Shrimp Salad

1 lb Shrimp shelled and cleaned
1 1/2 lb Cleaned asparagus
1 Thin lemon slice
1/4 c Sliced green onion
2 tb Minced parsley
1 md Diced tomato
Lettuce leaves
1 oz Grated Monterey jack cheese

DRESSING
1/2 c Salad oil
4 tb Vinegar
1/4 ts Salt
Dash cayenne
1/8 ts Pepper
1 tb Parsley
1 tb Basil
1 tb Oregano
1 tb Chervil

Directions to make Vegetable Shrimp Salad

Step 1:Cook shrimp; drain and set aside. Cook asparagus until crisp- tender; drain well. Place shrimp, asparagus and lemon slice in mixing bowl. Pour herb dressing over all, cover and chill well, stirring once or twice.
Step 2:Combine onion, parsley and tomato. To serve, drain shrimp asparagus mixture and arrange on plate with lettuce and cheese. Serve with tomato mixture.
Step 3:DRESSING: Combine oil, vinegar, salt, cayenne, pepper, parsley, basil, chervil and oregano.

No Fuss Garlic Butter

misc No Fuss Garlic Butter -This rich, thick, quick fix recipe for garlic butter just has so many uses! Made with only 4 ingredients, it just doesn’t get any easier than this! Great for meat, fish, vegetables, bread, and such a quick easy recipe.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Main Ingredient: Garlic, Butter
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make No Fuss Garlic Butter

1/4 c Butter or margarine, softened
1/2 ts Paprika
1/8 ts Pepper
2 Cl Garlic, peeled, minced

Directions to make No Fuss Garlic Butter

Step 1:Beat all ingredients, until well blended.

Simmered Spicy Sauce

sce Simmered Spicy Sauce -If you like a little extra, slightly fiery flavor with your fish or tofu, then this full of flavor sauce is for you! A distinct combination of spice and heavy cream are what put this savory sauce head and shoulders above the rest. A simple, quick, stove top sauce recipe that is phenomenal.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Simmered Spicy Sauce

1 c Chopped mustard greens OR Swiss Chard
1/2 c Coarsely chopped green pepper
1 lg Red-ripe tomato, cored,quartered
1/4 c Loosely packed chopped cilantro
2 Fresh hot green chiles,stemmed, seeded
2 Garlic cloves, peeled
1 tb Mild olive oil
1/2 ts Ground cumin
1/2 ts Ground coriander
1 tb Dijon-style mustard
1 ts Sugar
1/2 ts Salt, or to taste
1/3 c Heavy cream

**A full recipe of this sauce is enough for about 1 1/2 pounds of cooked fish, seafood or firm cubed tofu.

Directions to make Simmered Spicy Sauce

Step 1:Place greens, pepper, tomato, cilantro, chiles and garlic in a blender or food processor and process until smoothly pureed. Set aside.
Step 2:Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add pureed mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until sauce is thick, 12 to 15 minutes.
Step 3:Makes about 2 cups.

Fresh Fruit Salmon Salad

msc Fresh Fruit Salmon Salad -This wholesome blend of fresh vegetables, fruit, and fish is delightfully delicious, and a very healthy recipe. A medley of healthy, dark green salad leaves, bright red strawberries, and griiled pink salmon fillets, provide an incredible assortment of important vitamins, as well as an out of this world taste, in this simple salmon salad, that is a  a “Must Try”.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 2
Main Ingredient: Salmon, Salad Greens, Fruit
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Fresh Fruit Salmon Salad

1/4 c. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 T. + 1-1/2 tsp. white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1 T. chopped fresh basil OR 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1-1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 (8-oz.) salmon fillet (about 1-in. thick)
4 c. torn mixed greens
3/4 c. sliced strawberries
10-12 thin cucumber slices, cut into halves
1/8 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

Directions to make Fresh Fruit Salmon Salad

Step 1:Whish together the first 4 ingredients. Set aside 2 T. juice mixture. Reserve remaining mixture to use as salad dressing.
Step 2:Preheat grill for direct grilling. Grill salmon, skin side down, over medium coals 5 minutes. Turn and grill 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, brushing frequently with 2 T. juice concentrate mixture.
Step 3:Cool slightly. Toss together greens, strawberries and cucumber slices. Place on 2 serving plates. Remove skin from salmon. Break salmon into chunks. Arrange salmon on greens mixture. Drizzle with reserved juice concentrate mixture. Sprinkle with pepper.

Easy Pasta Primavera

misc2 Easy Pasta Primavera -This speedy, classic Italian pasta meal is one of the most popular! Tender, juicy, chicken breast, sauted with crunchy, colorful garden veggies, in an out of this world garlic lemon sauce. As with all pasta, a sprinkle of fresh parmesan cheese, is the ideal topping!

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Chicken
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Easy Pasta Primavera

1 lb Linguini
2 Whole chicken breasts,boneless,cooked, cut in pieces
1/2 c Butter or margarine
1/2 c Oil
2 Cloves garlic, minced
2 bn Broccoli, chopped
1 lg Red pepper, cut into chunks
1 ts Salt
1 Lemon, juice of
Parmesan cheese

Directions to make Easy Pasta Primavera

Step 1:Put on water for linguini. Heat butter and oil in large skillet, add garlic and saute 2 minutes. Add chicken and cook, stirring constantly, until golden. Push to one side, add broccoli and red pepper. Cook 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with lemon juice and cook 2 minutes.
Step 2:When water comes to boil, cook linguini, then drain pasta. Add chicken and vegetable sauce to pasta and toss to coat evenly. Serve with grated parmesan cheese.

Ham and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

misc1 Ham and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich -This quick and easy breakfast sandwich is made with low fat ham and cheese, making it healthy as well as delicious! A toasted english muffin is piled high, with classic ham and cheese before being quickly warmed in the microwave, giving you a hot, healthy breakfast on the go.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 1 mins
Servings: 1
Main Ingredient: Ham, Cheese, English Muffin
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Ham and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

1 English Muffin
1 Slice Low Fat American Cheese
4-6 Pieces Shaved Low Fat Ham
Spray Butter

Directions to make Ham and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

Step 1:Cut an English muffin in half. Toast both halves. Spray both sides lightly with butter.
Step 2:Put four to six pieces of ham on the bottom half. Top with slice of cheese and other half of english muffin.
Step 3:Microwave 30-45 seconds to warm.

Easiest Ever Pasta

ms Easiest Ever Pasta -This hearty, Sante Fe flavored pasta, tastes phenomenal, is loved by kids, and is extraordinarily delicious. Pre cook the pasta the night before, add three basic ingredients, heat through and mix well, and you have a healthy, hearty supper in no time at all! We consider this one a “Must Try”.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Velveeta
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Easiest Ever Pasta

1/2 c Velveeta cheese salsa Dip
2 c Cooked pasta
Bell Peppers and Cilantro, for garnish

Directions to make Easiest Ever Pasta

Step 1:Stir velveeta cheese spread salsa dip into pasta. Garnish with chopped peppers and cilantro

Convenient Casserole

misc2 Convenient Casserole - This no fuss, convenient casserole is also vegetarian, not to mention overflowing with creamy, cheesy flavor. Vitamin rich tomatoes and underused beets pair up with the classic crunch of bread crumbs, and shredded cheese. Quick and easy canned ingredients make this a “20 Minute Meal”.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Tomatoes, Beets
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Convenient Casserole

2 Cans, sliced beets
2 Cans stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup grated cheese
2 cups bread crumbs
2 Olive Oil
salt and pepper to taste

Directions to make Convenient Casserole

Step 1:Put 1/2 beets in bottom of greased baking dish. Add half the tomatoes then half the cheese in layers. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 bread crumbs. Dot with 1 tablespoon oil. Repeat layers.
Step 2:Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 20 minutes.

Layered Chocolate Cake

misc Layered Chocolate Cake - This absolutely phenomenal, layered choclate cake recipe is about to become your new favorite! Made extraordinarily moist with the addition of sour cream and three eggs, we layered it up the old fashioned way, just like Grandma used to. Secret chocolate frosting recipe as well!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Devils Food Cake Mix
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Layered Chocolate Cake

1 box devil’s food cake mix (1 pound 2.25 ounces)
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
2 12-ounce packages semisweet chocolate chips (4 cups)

1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups powdered sugar

Directions to make Layered Chocolate Cake

Step 1:Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter three 8-inch-diameter nonstick cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Place devil\’s food cake mix, 1 cup water, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract and 1/4 cup sour cream in large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat batter 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips.
Step 2:Divide batter among prepared pans (about 1 3/4 cups batter for each). Bake until tester inserted into center of cake layers comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool cake layers in pans on racks 15 minutes. Run small sharp knife between pan sides and cake layers to loosen. Turn out onto racks; cool completely. Bring 1/2 cup raspberry jam and 3 tablespoons unsalted butter to simmer in heavy large saucepan over medium heat, stirring often. Remove from heat. Add remaining 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips and stir until melted. Add remaining 3/4 cup sour cream and 2 cups powdered sugar. Using electric mixer, beat frosting in pan until smooth and thick, about 2 minutes.
Step 3:Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread 3/4 cup frosting over. Top with second cake layer. Spread 3/4 cup frosting over. Top with third cake layer. Chill cake until frosting sets slightly, about 15 minutes. Spread remaining frosting in swirls over top and sides of cake. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome and let stand at room temperature.)

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