Recipes

Last day home alone, and cleaning up some of my stuff. Below are a few recipes that I don't want to lose.

Maple Mustard Glaze Salmon [not that I'm getting the grill but the recipe is soooo good]
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
4 salmon fillets
1 15" cedar plank, soaked

Combine first four ingredients in a zip plastic bag, add salmon, and marinate in refrigerator for 10-20 min [note, half a day is great] Heat grill to 350, place soaked plan on hot grill, and close lid; allow plank to heat fo r3-5 min or until plan begins to lightly smoke and crackle. Remove salmon from marinade, place salmon, skin side down, on hot plank. Close lidd and cook t desired doneness (10-15 min).


Cherry Pie [not that I'm getting Wisconsin sour cherries any more, but the recipe is soooo good]
4 c. frozen unsweetened cherries. do not thaw.
add 1 c. sugar, 3 Tb. of quick cooking tapioca, 1/2 tsp. almond extract. Mix well. let stand 15 min.
Add to crust, put 2 TB butter or margarine in dots all over pie. Sprinkle just a little nutmeg. Add top crust. Make vent holes. Add cinnamon and sugar to top of crust. Bake at 400 for 50-55 min (turning pie 2x).


Golden Blossom Skillet Chicken [easy, good, have had recipe for almost literally 20 years but keep losing it]
3 lbs. chicken parts or breasts
1 c. chopped onion
2 Tb veg oil.
8 oz can of tomato sauce
3/4 c. orange juice
1/4 c. lemon juice
1/4 c. honey
2 Tb. prepared mustard
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp dried tarragon
2 tsp chopped garlic

Cook onions. Add chicken and cook for 5 min. Mix remaining ingredients in small bowl. Pour sauce over chicken, cover and simmer until tender, about 30-40 min.