Memorial Weekend Cooking

 Today is John F. Kennedy's Birthday

The first observance of Memorial Day was held on May 30, 1868, to honor soldiers killed in Civil War. Today Memorial Day is celebrated the last Monday in May to honor all Americans who have given their lives during wartime. The event became a federal holiday in 1971.
There are many ways large and small to pay tribute on this day to those who lost their lives and those missing in action by displaying a flag, writing a letter or contacting a family who has a missing service member or who has lost a loved one, attending a Memorial Day service/ceremony or parade in your area and visiting a gravesite. Be sure to check your newspapers for other events being held in your area.

Planning a get-together for the holiday? FIRE UP THE GRILL

Balsamic Rosemary Glazed Salmon 

Cook's notes: Glaze is enough for 2 salmon fillets. Make ahead and refrigerate 1-2 hours to thicken. To serve pair the salmon with a side of Parmesan Couscous and warmed sugar snap peas.  

Cooking Tips: Place the salmon skin side down on the grill. There is no need to flip. To avoid the "sticking panic" cook salmon skin side down and don't flip. Grill approximately 8 minutes per inch of thickness.

Another alternative is to grill salmon on a sheet of foil. 

Balsamic Rosemary Glaze
Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup dark balsamic vinegar-use a good quality
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Directions:

• In a medium saucepan combine balsamic vinegar, white wine, honey, Dijon mustard, chopped rosemary, and garlic.
• Heat mixture over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, then reduce heat simmer over medium-low heat until sauce has thickened some and reduced to 1/3 cup, about 13-15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool and refrigerate until needed.
• Allow salmon to rest for 10 minutes at room temperature. Rinse and pat dry with a paper towel.
• Baste salmon several times during baking or grilling time. Allow for grilling about 6-8 minutes a side, depends on the thickness.
• Drizzle each fillet with glaze before serving. Some other BBQ sides

Appetizers

Raspberry Chipolte Bean Dip

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2017/05/memorial-weekend-cooking.html

7 layer Taco Salad

Fruit and Cheese Tray

Desserts

Lemon Berry Shortcake

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2017/05/creative-food-ideas.html

Cherry Float Cupcakes

http://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2017/06/cherry-coke-float-cupcakes.html

Other sides 

Bourbon Baked Beans

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2018/07/bourbon-baked-beans.html

7 Layer Salads with a makeover

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2014/09/in-news-and-7-layer-salads-get-makeover.html