I chose these recipes because they are pretty much the only things I know how to cook. They were also things my mom regularly made for me.
Garlic Butter Salmon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 pounds salmon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together butter, brown sugar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place salmon onto prepared baking sheet and fold up all 4 sides of the foil. Spoon the butter mixture over the salmon. Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon, covering completely and sealing the packet closed.
- Place into oven and bake until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
Reuben Grilled Cheese
- 8 slices rye bread
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained
- 1 pound thinly sliced corned beef
- 1 cup shredded Wisconsin Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the top and bottom of the waffle iron or coat with nonstick spray.
- Working in batches, place bread slices into the waffle iron. Top with sauerkraut, corned beef, Swiss, Thousand Island dressing and remaining bread slices.
- Close gently and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Sheet Pan Steak and Veggies
- 2 pounds baby red potatoes
- 16 ounces broccoli florets*
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 pounds (1-inch-thick) top sirloin steak, patted dry
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to broil. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until parboiled for 12-15 minutes; drain well.
- Place potatoes and broccoli in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil, garlic and thyme; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine.
- Season steaks with salt and pepper, to taste, and add to the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Place into oven and broil until the steak is browned and charred at the edges, about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
I’ve never made anything salmon before but I’d love to try making a meal based on the recipe you’ve shared here. It doesn’t seem so difficult since you just bake it in the oven? Is your mom the creator of the recipe?