Baked Salmon with Veggies

I love salmon, and my family enjoys it, too.  We tend to eat more of it in the summer when we can grill it, but when it isn't prime grilling season (my dad would argue that grilling season is a twelve month one), this recipe is our favorite for salmon.  I must admit, I have been known to overcook seafood at times, but not with this recipe.  It always turns out moist and delicious.

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 4oz salmon fillets
• 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms (I love mushrooms so I usually use more)
• 1 medium tomato, chopped OR 1 can of diced tomatoes (guess which one I use more often)
• 1/3 c sun dried tomato vinaigrette dressing (I am sure that this can be substituted with other dressings in a pinch but it is definitely best with this)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.  Spray square baking dish with cooking spray.  Place salmon skin down in dish.
2. Mix remaining ingredients until well blended; spoon over salmon.
3. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

Difficulty:  Very easy

Time: 10 minutes or less prep; 20-25 minutes cook time

Source:  Kraft Food and Family magazine

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White Pizza Dip

This one of my favorite appetizers to bring to pot-luck luncheons and parties. People always ask me for the recipe and are amazed to learn how easy it is. The Lipton Savory Herb with Garlic soup mix isn't always the easiest to find in every grocery store; I regularly find it at Wal-Mart. Coupons for the Recipe Secret products seem to come out once or twice a year; I always stock up then! This recipe is great in the oven or in a slow cooker.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 envelope of Lipton Savory Herb with Garlic soup mix
• 16 oz. sour cream
• 1 cup (8 oz) Ricotta Cheese
• 1 cup (4 oz) Mozzarella cheese (I often use the entire 2 cup bag)
• 1/4 cup of chopped pepperoni (I buy the mini-pepperoni and throw it all in)
• crackers, Italian bread slices, or crescent rolls

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine all ingredients except 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese.
2. Pour into baking dish (or slow cooker)
3. Sprinke the remaining 1/4 cup cheese on top
4. Cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes or heat in crock pot until warm through.

Difficulty: Super Easy

Time: 5 minutes to mix, 30 minutes to heat

Source: Lipton Recipe Secrets

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