Salmon Burgers with Farro Tabbouleh

Ok, so this isn't really a recipe, more of a meal plan, however, I discovered this combination was amazing for dinner last night. Plus, we got a new grill and I just had to try it out! Just so you know, Costco carries some really tasty frozen salmon burgers.

Thai Three-Flavored Salmon

I love going out for Thai food, but that gets a little pricey. My favorite dish at the local place is Three-Flavored Salmon. My version doesn't taste exactly like it, but I'm getting closer! Also, if you haven't noticed, salmon fillets are reeeally expensive, so I've found a decent poor-man's alternative at my local Costco—salmon burgers. They're a surprisingly delicious way to stretch your dollar.

Cod with Garlic Butter and Farro Tabbouleh

This is yet another fantastic inspiration from Central Market. Farro is an ancient wheat (also known as emmer or spelt) that is an excellent source of complex carbohydrates and offers more than twice the amount of protein and fiber than modern wheat. This wonderful food contains 3.5g of fiber per ½ cup serving. When cooked, farro's texture is chewy and hearty.

Baked Salmon with Stewed Rhubarb

This is an adaptation from a Central Market recipe I had the pleasure of tasting a few days ago. With the remainder of my mixed greens, I decided to add sauteed greens to the plate. Serving the greens between the rice and salmon makes for a beautiful and dramatic presentation.

Cod with a Lemony Chardonnay Sauce and Oven-Roasted Asparagus

Monday night was "cooking by the seat of my pants." I didn't have much of anything except for a cod fillet, some asparagus, and a bottle of chardonnay in the fridge. It actually turned out pretty good. I do wish I had caramelized the onions prior to putting in the cod and that the flavors had been a bit brighter. The asparagus came out perfectly, on the other hand. If anyone has any suggestions, feel free to leave a comment.

Herb Crusted Cod with a Mustard-Dill Yogurt Sauce

Yet another food I have recently grown accustomed to is fish. I've found that I really like the milder fishes such as cod and halibut and actually find myself looking for recipes featuring fish. This one is adapted from another one of my favorite books, The Swedish Table, by Helene Henderson. This book really strikes chord with my Swedish heritage and  appetite.