I hope everyone had a great weekend and, if you're in the United States, a fabulous Fourth! I have lots of feasting and fun to share with you. We got out of town as fast as we could on Friday so we could start the weekend off right.
Then on to the Cedar-Planked Salmon. Tip: Make sure you soak the cedar plank for a looong time. Much longer than I soaked it, at least. (Soaking the plank was my one task in preparing this meal. Fail.) If not soaked long enough, you might emerge from the cabin to find your dad holding a flaming cedar plank in a pair of tongs over the edge of the boat. Crisis narrowly averted.
Sadly, I have no pictures of the flames because I was dashing for a fire extinguisher.
Fortunately, the fish made it through unscathed. The grill may never be the same.
And finally, on to the yummy potato salad for some essential carbs. Also featuring one of my favorite food groups: Bacon.
Fingerling Potato Salad with Asparagus, Blue Cheese, and Bacon
1-2 pounds fingerling potatoes
Small handful of asparagus
5-6 Strips of Bacon
Equal parts sour cream, blue cheese dressing, and mayonnaise, to taste
Chopped Green Onion
Minced Parsley
Generous Salt and Pepper to taste
Line a baking sheet with foil, evenly space bacon strips on sheet. Bake in preheated 425 degree oven for 15-20 minutes. The crispier the better for this recipe. When cool, chop or crumble into bite sized pieces.
Leave oven on (or cook at the same time as the potatoes). Place asparagus on foil lined cooking sheet. Mist very lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in 425 degree oven for 15 minutes. When done and cool, slice into 1-2 inch pieces.
Chop potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Boil in salted water for 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Mix cool ingredients in bowl and gently fold in dressing mixture and onions and parsley. Season generously to taste.
Enjoy! And stay tuned for more Fourth of July food and fun, coming soon!
After cruising around for awhile in search of the perfect spot, we found ourselves in a quiet cove on Bainbridge Island. Guess we didn't have to go that far for peace and quiet, since we could still see downtown.
My extraordinary husband/chef spent all day prepping for two of our weekend feasts. The first night's menu? Mussels, Salmon, and an original recipe Potato Salad.
Mussels are good for you and good for the environment because they can be sustainably raised and help clean the sea floor. Eat up!
Then on to the Cedar-Planked Salmon. Tip: Make sure you soak the cedar plank for a looong time. Much longer than I soaked it, at least. (Soaking the plank was my one task in preparing this meal. Fail.) If not soaked long enough, you might emerge from the cabin to find your dad holding a flaming cedar plank in a pair of tongs over the edge of the boat. Crisis narrowly averted.
Sadly, I have no pictures of the flames because I was dashing for a fire extinguisher.
Fortunately, the fish made it through unscathed. The grill may never be the same.
And finally, on to the yummy potato salad for some essential carbs. Also featuring one of my favorite food groups: Bacon.
Fingerling Potato Salad with Asparagus, Blue Cheese, and Bacon
1-2 pounds fingerling potatoes
Small handful of asparagus
5-6 Strips of Bacon
Equal parts sour cream, blue cheese dressing, and mayonnaise, to taste
Chopped Green Onion
Minced Parsley
Generous Salt and Pepper to taste
Line a baking sheet with foil, evenly space bacon strips on sheet. Bake in preheated 425 degree oven for 15-20 minutes. The crispier the better for this recipe. When cool, chop or crumble into bite sized pieces.
Leave oven on (or cook at the same time as the potatoes). Place asparagus on foil lined cooking sheet. Mist very lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in 425 degree oven for 15 minutes. When done and cool, slice into 1-2 inch pieces.
Chop potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Boil in salted water for 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Mix cool ingredients in bowl and gently fold in dressing mixture and onions and parsley. Season generously to taste.
Enjoy! And stay tuned for more Fourth of July food and fun, coming soon!
