[sflake]

Many of you may know that my cooking stinks, well last night I made salmon for the first time and it was WONDERFUL! I did it in the broiler with lemon, butter & dill. I am the only one who likes fish so I also did chicken for everyone else the same way.

It didn't take long so it was very easy to cook 2 diff. meals. I served it with spinach. I think when I have more time I'm gonna try Rowans cuke dill sauce as that sounds great!

Next time maybe I will poach it like Rowan suggested as there was quite a bit of smoke from the oven but it was absolutely a keeper! and I would not hesitate to cook salmon again

Thanks to everyone for all your help and encouragement!

[sflake]

P.S. I didn't even think to look at the recipes in the book. thanks Lizziepie for some reason I think of the book as just the plan and forgot all about the recipes. This whole cooking thingy is kinda new for me

[Deets]

Sflake......

I'm so proud of you for trying the cooking thing!!!!

Sounds like you are beginning October on the right track! That Salmon sounds delicious!

Hugs,

[shoequeen69]

I absolutely LOVE salmon. And love that it is so easy to cook too! I share your cooking dilema. Congrats! My favorite combination is salmon with steamed asparagus. Yummmy

[Snoozin]

Way to go sflake! We knew you could do it!
I like salmon grilled, sprayed with a little olive oil, garlic powder and lemon-pepper seasoning. Yum!

Keep experimenting! Some of my best meals were variations of recipes.

[Lizziepie]

Something that is easy to cook, lends itself to variation. There are so many different spices and herbs to use, which changes the flavor a lot. Keep up the good work Sflake. You will be surprised at how good you will get, and I hope you will begin to enjoy cooking. It can be a very creative 'art'. My mother and two uncles were professional cooks, and I had good teachers. I just enjoy cooking and experimenting. There are a lot of good recipes in the book. But we didn't like the meatloaf recipe as is. it was way too bland. It needed to be 'kicked up' in flavor. Lizzie

[Nikkiloo]

Sflake ... good job cooking salmon for yourself!!! I cook two meals every night and even though sometimes it's a little hectic it's worth it ... half of my house won't even LOOK at a vegetable ... they want french fries or white rice every night!! I cook enough for myself to have the leftovers for lunch the next day.

[Rowan Bailey]

Yeah Sflake....salmon is so good, and so good for you. The poached salmon is yummy and it will last a few days in the fridge. The cucmber sauce is also very good on salad and vegetables....

I am so proud of you!!! Fish can be intimidating!!!

[Ruthxxx]

Cooking is a wonderful and creative hobby - and you can eat the results ....most of the time. It's not like macrame that ends up gathering dust!