Good eats

I know I already posted today, but I had to share with you the yummy dinner we had tonight! I found the Salmon with Fresh Tomato and Basil Relish recipe on Jane's blog a while ago and had printed it off to try. Finally got around to it tonight and it will be a definite repeater for us! I made a few adjustments--I used canned diced tomatoes and basil paste from a tube because I didn't have any fresh. I also cooked my salmon under the broiler because I don't have a George Foreman grill. It still tasted very fresh and light. Delicious!

For a side dish, I made Sugared Asparagus (asparagus was on sale at the store) from a Taste of Home recipe I clipped a long time ago. Recipe is by Billie Moss of El Sobrante, California.

Sugared Asparagus
3 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 lbs fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
1 cup chicken broth

In a skillet over medium-high, heat butter and brown sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add asparagus; saute for 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove asparagus to a serving dish and keep warm. Cook sauce, uncovered, until reduced by half. Pour over asparagus and serve immediately. Yield: 4-6 servings.

I halved the recipe since there are only 2 of us and I only had 1 lb. of asparagus. I also used beef broth because I already had an open container in the fridge from last night's dinner, and it tasted fine.

Try it! You'll like it.