tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49274856672801461762024-03-13T15:32:12.809-07:00Oh, Sweet September ...In the KitchenThe Golden Yearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15381907555735592644noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927485667280146176.post-60910553560626307182010-08-24T06:03:00.000-07:002010-08-24T06:10:05.389-07:00Cranberry Pecan Salad<div style="text-align: left;">One of my favorite things to make.. for lunch, for a snack, for a side dish at dinner.. it is so, so yummy! I promise you'll like it if you give it a try :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Cranberry Pecan Salad</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cQdb10VWADY/THPDvG9d5-I/AAAAAAAABTs/HXGBrJrmf9Y/s400/IMG_4728.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508961983293941730" /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div>Fresh Organic Lettuce/Mixed Baby Greens</div><div>Dried Cranberries (Craisins)</div><div>Whole, raw Pecans</div><div>Gorgonzola Cheese crumbles</div><div>Light Raspberry Cabernet salad dressing (Marzetti)</div><div><br /></div><div>Mix ingredients together in the amounts that you prefer, add dressing, and you have yourself a delicious, fresh salad! </div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The Golden Yearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15381907555735592644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927485667280146176.post-8091892178444022692010-07-10T09:00:00.000-07:002010-08-24T06:10:53.969-07:00Easy Salmon & Veggie Bake<div style="text-align: left;">Looking for an easy, healthy dinner to prepare tonight? Then you MUST try this. Its a little bit of a hybrid from Better Homes & Gardens cookbook and my own little additions. This is how you do it... </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cQdb10VWADY/TDhnvfw5ucI/AAAAAAAABRk/EDMx6ILaZTQ/s400/IMG_4108.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492253811256441282" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Salmon & Veggie Bake</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>Prep Time: About 10-15 minutes</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>Bake Time: 30-40 minutes</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>Serves: 2-4 people</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>1 lb. fresh salmon fillets</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>2 cups of baby carrots (can slice thinly if you'd like)</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>1/2 cup sliced green & red onion</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>2 teaspoons oregano</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>1/4 teaspoon salt</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>1/4 teaspoon black pepper</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>1-2 medium oranges, thinly sliced</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>2 cups raw broccoli</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>4 teaspoons olive oil</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>2 teaspoons mustard</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>4 cloves garlic (2 teaspoons minced)</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>Directions:</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit (higher depending on over).</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>Cut salmon into 4 fillets. Place in casserole dish evenly spread out. </i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>In a small bowl, mix olive oil, mustard, salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic. Using a rubber brush, spread the mixture evenly over each fillet. Place two orange slices on each fillet. Then, add carrots, peppers, and broccoli to the dish, spreading around and over fillets.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>Cover dish securely with foil. Put in over for 30-40 minutes. Be careful when removing the foil, as the steam will be very hot!</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>Enjoy! The fish will be perfect and the veggies so moist and flavorful! Serve with rice of your choice.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><br /></span></div>The Golden Yearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15381907555735592644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927485667280146176.post-17841557741331405742010-07-10T05:00:00.001-07:002010-07-10T05:15:00.652-07:00Welcome!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cQdb10VWADY/TDhkOXWbRKI/AAAAAAAABRc/pnNWJ-Zzjho/s1600/hw2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 322px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cQdb10VWADY/TDhkOXWbRKI/AAAAAAAABRc/pnNWJ-Zzjho/s400/hw2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492249943527343266" /></a><br />Welcome to my cooking blog, everyone! I'm excited to have a place to share my love for all things food, kitchen, and cooking! Stop by for updates, recipes new & old, and lots of kitchen fun!The Golden Yearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15381907555735592644noreply@blogger.com0