Brown-Sugar-Glazed Salmon

4 salmon fillets, 2" inches wide (approximately 1 ½ pounds)¼ cup dark brown sugar, packed2 teaspoons butter2 teaspoons Dijon mustard½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper 8 ounces snow peas, steamed2 cups hot, cooked brown rice Heat oven to 325°. Line a baking sheet with non-stick aluminum foil. Place salmon in pan. Stir together sugar,… Continue reading Brown-Sugar-Glazed Salmon

Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken

¾ cup buttermilk1 tablespoon hot sauce1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 cloves garlic, minced½ teaspoon ground black pepper2 teaspoons salt4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 ½ lbs.)1 cup plain dried breadcrumbs¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons flour2 teaspoons dried thyme½ teaspoon paprika½ teaspoon cayenne pepper3 tablespoons olive oil Roasted potatoescooked green beans In a large bowl, mix… Continue reading Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken

Chicken Salad Niçoise

We found this recipe inside the package of the Purdue Soup & Stew Hen we bought at the supermarket, during the time when Purdue was introducing more-matured hens that would be better for long, moist cooking than for roasting. The recipe is printed on a flexible plastic index card with a tab in the top… Continue reading Chicken Salad Niçoise

Macaroni Salad with Green Beans and Spinach

(Goes great with Pulled Pork and Peaches) 8 ounces elbow macaroni (2 cups)½ pound green beans, trimmed and cut in 1 inch lengths (2 cups)¼ cup lemon juice1 tablespoon Dijon style mustard1 teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper1/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup plain yogurt1 ¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cups fresh spinach leaves1 large… Continue reading Macaroni Salad with Green Beans and Spinach

Red Lentil and Chickpea Chili

6 cups vegetable stock or broth2 tablespoons tomato paste1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 teaspoons ground cumin½ teaspoon ground turmeric¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper½ teaspoon salt1 pound red lentils1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes1 sweet onion, diced1 carrot, diced2 celery stalks, diced3 cloves garlic, diced2 bay leaves2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed¼ cup chopped cilantro… Continue reading Red Lentil and Chickpea Chili

Macaroni Salad with Green Beans and Spinach

(Goes great with Pulled Pork and Peaches) 8 ounces elbow macaroni (2 cups)½ pound green beans, trimmed and cut in 1 inch lengths (2 cups)¼ cup lemon juice1 tablespoon Dijon style mustard1 teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper1/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup plain yogurt5 ounces cheddar cheese, (1 ¼ cups)1 cups fresh spinach leaves1… Continue reading Macaroni Salad with Green Beans and Spinach