Smoky Salmon Spread

Smoky Salmon Spread

Way back in the 60s, when my parents threw the occasional party and this Smoky Salmon Spread was on the table. Mom would put it out in a sweet little silver bowl, looking all fancy. No one knew it was one of our dogs’ trophies; it was engraved on the bottom.  🙂

Smoky Salmon Spread

Smoky Salmon Spread

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Smoked Salmon “Cheesecake”

Salmon Cheesecake? Really? Reactions of those who’ve never considered a savory cheesecake tend to vary until someone tries this creamy, smoky spread. You may have to get over the name, but you’ll never get over your first taste…I cannot tell you the number of times I’ve been asked for it.

Smoked Salmon Cheesecake – this is 1/2 recipe made in a baby cheesecake pan.

Smoked Salmon Cheesecake – this is 1/2 recipe made in a baby cheesecake pan.

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Not Grandma's Salmon Loaf

What To Do With That Canned Salmon Lurking In The Pantry?

Canned Salmon. In the 1960s, I grew up with it in landlocked Northwest Iowa. And I didn’t like it. The canned Salmon that is. (Iowa was a wonderful place to grow up.) There was a time I’d tell you that you were nuts if you thought I’d buy and use canned salmon.

Let’s face it, though, if you’re on a limited budget and want to get some healthy fish in, if you want to save time, or if you want to make certain dishes, Canned Salmon can be the way to go.

Canned Salmon

Canned Salmon

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Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole with Green Olives

For years, my daughter’s been describing this casserole to me, a family favorite of her in-laws. For years, in my head, I’ve been thinking: Do we NEED another Tuna Casserole? The “We” is not just our family, but the whole collective of people in general, the world as a whole! One taste of this Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole with Green Olives was all it took to change my mind.

Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole

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