New Chef in Town

Tonight Steve announced that he and I "need to go to Lowe's RIGHT NOW." I need to cook supper. "THERE'S NO TIME. WE MUST LEAVE NOW!" Brooke announced she didn't want to go to Lowe's. So I asked if she wanted to stay home and cook supper. She jumped at the chance! Not only did she have to cook the supper, I made her double the recipe because of the amount of salmon I had purchased.

Here's what Steve and I arrived home to - a delicious supper on the table and looking great!




Garnish? She garnished the plates? Wow! Has that girl been watching FoodTV or what?



Maple-Glazed Salmon with Couscous

1 can (14 oz) chicken broth
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup uncooked plain couscous
2 tbsp EACH maple syrup and stone-ground mustard
1 tbsp EACH brown sugar and lemon juice
4 salmon fillets (4-6 oz each)
Salt and ground black pepper
1/4 cup EACH snipped fresh chives and toasted cashews



Brooke did ours in the oven because our grill died. But this is how the recipe reads:

Prepare grill for direct cooking over medium coals. In 2 quart saucepan, combine broth, raisins, oil, and salt; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat. Let stand at least 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine syrup, mustard, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a small bowl; mix well. Season salmon with salt and black pepper. Lightly grease grid of grill. Grill salmon, covered, 3 minutes. Carefully turn salmon and brush with glaze. Grill 2-3 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Remove from grill.

To serve, fluff couscous with fork; stir in chives and sprinkle with cashews. Serve with salmon. (Brooke says, "Garnish plate with whole chive sprigs.")

Yield: 4 servings

It's obvious from the above pictures that Brooke's supper was enjoyed by all! Um, Brooke, what's for supper tomorrow? :^D