kristin's lemon salmon linguine...

this dish is so yummy & easy!  the light lemon sauce is perfect for summer grilling.  it would be great with some grilled asparagus or some summer squash!  give it a try this week.

{Kristin’s Lemon Salmon Linguine}

1 TBSP butter

1 TBSP olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1 1/2 cup chicken broth

1 TBSP fresh basil, chopped

1 tsp. grated lemon zest

3 TBSP fresh lemon juice

salt & pepper to taste

12 oz. linguine, cooked & drained

1 lb. salmon fillets

1/2 cup half & half or heavy cream

Pre heat broiler.  Spray broiler pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Warm butter & oil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.  Add garlic & cook for 2 minutes.  Stir in chicken broth, basil, lemon zest & 2 TBSP lemon juice.  Season with salt & pepper.  Reduce heat to low & simmer for 5 minutes.

Place salmon on the prepared broiling pan.  Sprinkle with the remaining 1 TBSP lemon juice.  Broil, 4 inches away from heat, for 5 minutes per side, or until frish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Slowly stir half & half  into the butter & lemon mix in the sauce pan.  Pour half of the sauce over cooked linguine & toss lightly.  Place salmon over the pasta & pour the remaining sauce over the top.  Serve immediately.

** In the summer i usually grill the salmon topped with sliced lemon & butter.  turn carefully.

katie's ham & swiss sliders...

i love these little sandwiches so much i can't even explain it in words!  they are delicious & oh so easy.  they are perfect as a little make ahead if you have a busy morning... now that summer is here!  or if you just want a pretty quick & easy dinner.  with a yummy pasta & potato salad, they would be great!  thanks kate for sharing:)

{katie's ham & swiss sliders}

24 good white rolls, if you are in utah we like shirley's or judy's

24 pieces good honey ham

24 small slices swiss cheese

1/3 mayo

1/3 cup miracle whip

{poppy seed sauce}

1 1/2 TBSP poppy seeds

1 1/2 TBSP yellow mustard

1 stick butter, melted

1 TBSP minced onion

1/2 tsp. worschestershire sauce

in a small bowl, mix together mayo & miracle whip.  spread into both sides of the center of each roll.  place a slice of ham & a slice of swiss inside of each roll.  close rolls & place into a large baking dish or heavy cookie sheet.  place very close together.

in a medium bowl, whisk together all of the poppy seed sauce ingredients.  pour evenly over all of the sandwiches.  let sit 10 minutes, or until butter sets slightly.  cover with foil & bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.  uncover & cook for 2 additional minutes.  serve warm.

** sandwiches can me assembled a day ahead & kept in the fridge ready to bake.

Ruth Anne's Berry Citrus Salad...

{Ruth Anne's Berry Citrus Salad}

1 large bag spring mix baby lettuces

1 can mandarin oranges, well drained

1 pint black berries, rinsed & dried

1 pint strawberries, quartered

3/4 cup feta or Gorgonzola cheese

1/2 cup candied pecans

{fresh citrus vinaigrette}

Juice and zest of 2 oranges and 2 limes

1/4 c. sugar

2/3 c. oil

Shake well in a quart jar or whisk vigorously in a bowl.

Toss salad with dressing just before serving! Enjoy!

Dani's Hawaiian Beef Teriyaki...

this recipe is so yummy & really easy!  that's why i love it.  the key is to get good steak that is thinly sliced.  also, if you don't already use Calrose sticky rice... you have no idea what you're miss:)  pick some up today, you can cook it on the stove top or in a rice cooker.  you should be able to find it in either the rice or asian isle of your local grocer.

{Dani's Hawaiian Beef Teriyaki}

4-5 lbs. thinly sliced good steak

1 1/2 cup soy sauce

1 1/4 cup sugar

1 1/4 cup brown sugar

2 TBSP grated fresh ginger

2 TBSP fresh minced garlic

2 TBSP Sherry

1/4 cup oil

2 TBSP toasted sesame oil

2 green onions, chopped- garnish

In a medium bowl mix together soy sauce, sugars, ginger, garlic, sherry & oils.  Whisk until sugar is dissolved.  Place beef in a gallon sized ziploc bag.  Pour marinade over beef.  Refrigerate at least 4 hour up to overnight.  Preheat outdoor grill.  Remove beef from marinade & place on hot grill.  Cook on high heat only turning once.  

Place remaining marinade in a sauce pan & bring to a boil.  Reduce heat & simmer about 10 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken.  Serve steak on sticky rice, top with sauce & green onions.  

Nakole's Tropical Spinach Salad...

this is another amazing recipe from my friend Nakole... who is ready to have a baby any day now:)  i think this is perfect for the upcoming grilling season.  it is sweet & savory & totally delicious!  give it a try for something scrumpiously different!

{nakole's tropical spinach salad}

~Salad~
6-8 Strawberries, sliced
6 Kiwi, peeled & sliced
2 Mango, peeled & cubed
1 bag baby spinach
1 bag romaine lettuce
1 cup shredded mozerella cheese
1/2 Red Onion, thinly sliced

~Coconut Dressing~
2 cups Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Orange Marmalade
1/3 cup Major Greys Mango Chutney (by ketchup in store)
1- 15oz. can Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut (by mixed drinks in store)
~Makes a lot of dressing. You can cut it in half.

~Garnish~
Dry Pineapple
Sesame Sticks
Banana Chips
Macadamia Nuts
~ I buy the Nutty Guy's brand for the Garnish.
*Also great with Chicken

natalie's Whopper cupcakes...

i got this recipe from my friend Natalie & every time i make them everyone loves them!  they literally taste like you are eating Whopper malted milk chocolate balls.  super yummy & cute too!  you could do the frosting any color you would like, we just did aqua to go with our theme.  super cute for a little girl in pink & brown!

{natalie's super yummy Whopper cupcakes}

2 1/4 cup flour
1 1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup milk
1 cup malted milk powder
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla 

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin tins with cupcake liners.

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

In a small bowl, combine milk and malted milk powder, stirring to dissolve. Add milk mixture, oil and eggs to flour mixture, beating at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla, beating just until combined.

Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 15-17 minutes. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and let cool completely on racks.

Frost and garnish w/malted milk balls if desired

Malt Frosting

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup malted milk powder
6-7 cup powdered sugar

Blue food coloring

In a large bowl, beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.

In a small bowl, combine cream and malted milk powder, stirring to dissolve. Add cream mixture to butter mixture, beating at low speed to combine. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth.  You may need to add more or less powdered sugar depending on desired consistency.  Add 6 to 8 drops of food coloring, mix well. Add more if you would like a deeper color.  Frost cupcakes, top with a Whopper-malted milk ball & enjoy!

Brit's White Chicken Lasagna...

this is another super yummy recipe from this months recipe club.  i brought this one & i highly recommend it:)  it is a nice spin on a classic dish.  think of it like a mix between lasagna & chicken alfredo.

{Brit's white chicken lasagna}

3 cloves fresh garlic, minced

1 shallot, minced

3 TBSP butter

4 chicken breasts, cooked & shredded

2 cans cream of chicken soup

1- 8oz. package cream cheese

2 cups sour cream

2/3 cup milk

1 lb. lasagna noodles, cooked & rinse in cold water

1 lb. mozzarella cheese, grated

In a large sauce pan, over medium heat, brown shallots & garlic in butter.  Add cream cheese, cream soup, sour cream & milk.  Stir until cream cheese is melted.  Add chicken.  

In a 9x13 glass baking dish layer noodles, white sauce with chicken, then cheese.  Repeat steps, ending with mozzarella cheese on top.  Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes.