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WON'T BE LONG NOW ~WITH 'THOUGHTS OF SPRING' (LENTEN-FARE: HONEY SALMON and ROASTED CAULIFLOWER)

"No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow."

  ~ Proverb




HONEY DIJON SALMON
~  delicious Lenten offering with Roasted Cauliflower and healthy baked Sweet Potato for color and flavor

1  lb. salmon (trout or like fish)
1/4  cup extra-virgin olive oil
3  Tbs. honey
3  Tbs. Dijon Mustard
2  cloves minced garlic
3  Tbs. fresh lemon juice plus zest
1/2  tsp. coriander
cayenne pepper to taste
dill weed to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste

  • Combine oil, honey, mustard, garlic, lemon juice plus zest, coriander, cayenne, dill, and ground pepper. 
  • Pour over salmon and marinate for 30 minutes or longer.
  • Bring to room temperature and grill on high for 7 minutes or, depending on thickness, until done to liking.
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Separate head of cauliflower into florets. Spread florets on roasting pan sprayed with Pam. Drizzle florets with good olive oil and toss until coated. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and coarse salt to taste. Roast at 425º for 25-35 minutes until golden brown.


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Rose said…
Thanks for the optimistic reminder, Joey! On these cold, gray March days it's hard to think that spring will be here soon, but of course it will. Will definitely be trying these recipes!
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Marysol said…
Oh Joey, I'm really being optimistic.
But, judging by the view outside my window, I'm stuck in the middle of uninhabitable Antarctica, freezing my assets off.



Thank you my sweet friend for another beautiful collage. And for another delicious salmon recipe, I've been saving them all!
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
imac said…
Fantastic set of photos put together to make it 1st class post my friend
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
RobinL said…
You're right Joey, it won't be long now, although I see you had some leftover winter up at Hubbard Lake. But spring is almost here, I swear!
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Unknown said…
Hello Joey, here's hoping Spring comes soon! I enjoyed going through your recipes...both sound delicious! And thank you for stopping by my new blog.:)
I realize now that it isn't easy to write recipes. Constantly checking to see whether I've left out something...

Cheers!

Kanak
Monday, March 25, 2013
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