Saturday, June 4, 2011

Salmon Burger...a Winner, and Blogaversary!

First things, first...I have so much to share with you today. !st. is the winner of my giveaway!. On Random.org, the #18 came up which is Lizzy, from That Skinny Chick Can Bake!!!
Congratulations Lizzy! Hope you will enjoy this fabulous book and I know you will find some really nice dishes in there to make. Will contact you for the mailing address.

Just would like to let you all know, that yesterday, on June 3rd, 2011 was my 1st. Blogaversary...my First Anniversary of my blog, which really started out as just a few foods, and more thrift finds.I came a long way since last year, making friends with other food blogger around the world, and locally.

I do appreciate the support and friendship from my fellow blogger friends, and follower who have supported me throughout this past year. Without your support and kindness, I would never have made it this far. It's a lonely place out there in "blogsphere" when you have no one commenting, and for that, I do have the Foodbuzz community to thank for and all the members who have befriended me. So, I just want you to know that I'm planning, and hoping to hang around here for another year longer at least...and who knows how long after that! So just bear with me, I will take you along on more of my food and life adventures.
Love to all! ...
Do check out my first post!
Also, I did want to announce that I am attempting to make my first...ever...homemade garlic rolls, filled with delicious garlic and herbs. This should have been my post, showing of my homemade delicious (hopefully)...garlic rolls, with "dry active yeast" 125 g. that comes in the cutest little canister, sent to me by my new and sweet friend, Suhaina, living in Singapore, and at this moment, on vacation to her homeland in Kerala, India.

I was so inspired by her homemade garlic rolls, that I was so determined to make it... so she sent m the yeast that she uses, all the way from Singapore. I was totally in "awe" but mostly shocked, because not very often do we find such amazing good hearted people who do not know you from "Adam" that would want to do something like this for you. Please check out Suhaina's fabulous Garlic Rolls and be sure to click on the HOME...to get you back to the current page of My Singapore Kitchen. She is such a talented cook, and baker, and she makes the most amazing breads, and rolls, as well.
Truly a blessing from this gracious and beautiful lady, who became my dear friend:DDD


Turkey Burgers with Honey Mustard Dressing
 adapted from Rachel Ray's Website

About 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons honey
4 skinless salmon fillets (6 ounces each), cut into cubes
1 egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning (about a palmful)
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling

In a small bowl, stir together the mustard and honey. Using a food processor, pulse the salmon to finely chop. Place in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of the honey mustard, the chives, Old Bay and lemon zest. Form into four large burgers.

Drizzle some EVOO into a large nonstick skillet or griddle. Add the burgers and cook, turning once, over medium-high heat for 6 minutes for medium-rare, 10-12 minutes for medium-well doneness.

note: My burgers were grilled, actually rare, for extra burgers, and froze the extra burgers. When need them take out from freezer, and finish baking in a conventional oven, or for easier work in a toaster oven, for an additional 15-20 minutes, or less if you want medium doneness.
You can also make extra honey mustard to drizzle on top, and serve it over rice pilaf or on buns.
The adorable little tomato garnish is from my daughter's garden.
Enjoy!

With all the busy activities going on this past week...2 pre-kindergarten graduation, of my two little grandchildren a piano recital by Gabby, the oldest.. spending the weekend with my son, and my 2 granddaughters, I did miss commenting on quite a few blogs. I do apologize for that.

Also, I missed Brenda's delicious Salmon Burgers, @ Brenda's Canadian Kitchen ...she used Paula Deen's version...do check it out!
I'm linking my Salmon Burger to Melynda's  Cookbook Sundays @ Mom's Sunday Cafe
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42 comments:

laurie said...

what a wonderful surprise, I will go check her out for sure,, garlic rolls sound good for sure,

A multi-dimensional life said...

Happy Blogoversary to you!!! :) Your salmon burgers look and sound really good and I love the rice pilaf instead of bread! I must try!

Congrats to Lizzy!!!

ping said...

Salmon Burger sounds great! Healthier too! HAPPY BLOGGYVERSARY!! Hey, I didn't realise your blog started out just 2 months before mine. Thought it's been around for longer looking at the number of followers and professionalism of it all. Well done, my dear friend. Hugs.

Wendy said...

Happy blogiversary, friend :)! I love the idea of salmon burgers...healthier than beef for sure!!

Bianka said...

Hű nagyon guszta és finom

My Home Diary in Turkey said...

Happy Bloogyversary Elisabeth...!!!
Enjoying reading your page here, and your burger seems tempting....

Mari said...

Lovely burger...with that honey mustard sauce, you've got me mouth watered. Happy blogiversary! Hope to visit your kitchen many more times!!

Hugs :)

revathi said...

Happy blog anniversary .. Salmon burgers are new to me and I like the idea of serving it with rice.. yummy:)

Belly said...

Happy blog anniversary:-)
Yummy,yummy and yummy :-D

Priya said...

Happy blog anniversary...Burgers looks irresistible and fantastic..

Kati said...

Elisabeth, boldog blogszülinapot kivánok,még sok-sok finom receptet!

Brenda said...

Happy blogiversary Elisabeth! It's been such a pleasure getting to know you this past year. I hope you have many more fun-filled years of blogging. I recently made salmon burgers too - love them. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend!

Parsley Sage said...

Woo hoo! Congrats to Lizzy. I'm sure she'll show off some of the recipes in the book on her awesome site :) Very cool of Suhaina to send you that yeast. Isn't it cool how nice everyone really is? :)

Emma said...

Happy blog birthday Elisabeth :), you have delicious recipes and a friendly blog here, it's lovely to visit.

:)

Pachecopatty said...

Congratulations Elizabeth on your one year anniversary;-)
Also, Congratulations to Lizzy, might want to head to Vegas Lizzy;-)
I haven't made a salmon burger in awhile but I sure do love them!

Angie's Recipes said...

Eli, Happy Blogoversary to you!!!
Salmon burger ;-)) that could bring a big grin on my face.

ღᏓуռ էяɨռɨאღ said...

Hi Elisabeth! Happy Blog 1st Anniversary!!! :D
So sweet and nice of Suhaina to send you the dry active yeast! This is a double happiness for you! ^.^
Your salmon burger is making me hungry! LOL
Enjoy your weekend and have fun! :D

Una Semplice Passione said...

Congratulations :D! Thank you for following my blog! Burger looks yummy.

Lilla said...

Felice anniversario Elisabeth! Mi piace seguire le tue avventure e le tue ricette: sei bravissima :)

Lizzy said...

Happy, happy anniversary, Lizzie! It seems so long ago when I met you via Foodbuzz...you were so kind to a newbie! I'll never forget that! And how exciting to win your give away...I'm so thrilled...and can't wait to peruse each and every page. THANK YOU!!!! And once again, congratulations, my friend. xoxo

Christine's Pantry said...

Burger looks great!

Happy blog anniversary!

Sandra said...

I am sorry I got bit late for the celebration of your blog..but better late than never right!:)
Happy Blogaversary dear Elisabeth! I wish you many many more!!! Your salmon burgers looks fantastic, I can only imagine the taste!!! Just wonderful!!!

Roxana GreenGirl said...

Happy Bloogyversary Elisabeth!!
love that salmon burger. can't wait to see the garlic rolls :)

Shabs said...

Happy blogoversary Elisabeth , The burger looks good and I think I am gonna make it today as I have some salmon in the fridge , and will go check out your friend's blog .

Michael Toa said...

Happy 1 year blog anniversary Elisabeth! I look forward to reading your posts for years to come and hopefully one day I'll fly to Florida and cook/eat with you and your family :)
The burger looks excellent. Burger is one of my favourite meals. Yum!
Have a great day.

Angellove's Cooking said...

Hаppy Blogaversary Elisabeth!!! I wish you many more ones ahead!!

And I have a blog award for you my dear friend :) http://angellovescooking.blogspot.com/2011/06/brownie-cake-with-dulce-de-leche.html

Junia said...

happy blog birthday!!!! :D

Sutapa said...

A Happy Blogoversary!We would love to see you celebrating 100 more friend!:)
Burger looks delicious and I like the pairing with rice pilaf!

mia xara said...

Happy Anniversary Elisabeth! Wish you many more,with lots of health,enthusiasm and more delicious recipes! I love salmon burgers,especially accompanied by that delicious sauce you've made!!XOXOXO

Veronica's Kitchen said...

Happy Biogoversary! You've done so well to make such a lovely blog within a year. A lot of hard work and friendship built for sure. I haven't had salmon burger before although I have salmon at least once a week. Must try your recipes. Keep blogging and I will keep reading your post! Cheers!

Kathy said...

Elizabeth, Happy Blog Anniversary!! Your blog is so enjoyable and you are such a joy…not just on your blog but also with your words of support. You have made my blogging experience truly wonderful with your kindness. And your salmon burger…looks incredible!

Betty @ scrambled henfruit said...

Congratulations on your first blogoversary! Looking forward to many more. Those salmon burgers look delicious! I think everyone at my house would like these. :)

Reeni said...

Happy Blogiversary! I like the sound of your salmon burgers - mustard is such a good flavor to pair with them! I hope you have another great year!

Melynda said...

Happy Blogiversary, and thanks for sharing this lovely recipe with Cookbook Sunday! Your food is always bright and festive, and I thank you!

Dulce Dough said...

Happy Blogiversary! Your burgers look wonderful! And it was fun to go and read your very first post!

Nami @ Just One Cookbook said...

Happy Blogiversary!! It's a great milestone and I'm so happy for you! Congratulations! Now I've been away from computer last week and I have several posts to catch up on your blog....

In Katrina's Kitchen said...

Yay! A blogaversary!! Good times! I tried stopping by the other day but I couldn't get you page to load. So glad I cam by - DELISH!! And it was fun to go back to your first post :) ♥- K

kitchenmorph said...

i dont think i've the guts to add a link to my first post :P

congrats on your blogoversary and it's a blessing to have your company on this planet!!

the burger looks gourmet and absolutley inviting!!

Anna C said...

Elisabeth, congratulations on your blog anniversary! What an amazing job! Wishing you many more years of success in the blogging world.

Lizzy said...

Lizzie, my fantastic new cookbook arrived today! I've already browsed through it...even found a few restaurants I've eaten at :) I'm thinking Katie would love the gnocchi from Spaggia...mmmmm. THANKS so much, my friend!! xo

Magic of Spice said...

Happy Blog Anniversary!!! I was just thinking about making salmon burgers for everybody this weekend :)
And congrats to Lizzy too :)

thehungryhomebody said...

salmon burger looks perfect for this time of year! thanks for popping over to hungry homebody! glad I found your blog!

Julianna