Welcome to my BlogSpot. I have created this blog in hopes of inspiring everyone to cook. I have found my inspiration from living in both Southern and Northern California. My influences in flavors have come from family recipes and meals with emphasis on healthy foods, marrying into an Italian family and the ethnic flavors throughout California. There are so many wonderful memories connected to our family dishes as well as new memories in the dishes that have been recently created. My husband, Randy who is recently retired, has been my biggest supporter and inspiration in our kitchen. He is my taster, my sous chef, and has created some really great dishes himself, which will be added to this blog. It is my hope that you too will be inspired to cook and create your own dishes for your loved ones and enjoy the craft of cooking.

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Thursday, July 5, 2012

Honey-Lime Spiced Cherry Wood Smoked Salmon

What makes this dish successful is the sweetness of the honey combined with the smoky flavor of the cherry wood and spices. If you don’t have a smoker you could always use a charcoal grill and add in some cherry wood chips for the flavor. Some gas grills have containers for smoking as well. If you do grill, use the hot part of the grill to get a nice sear, making sure not to overcook the inside. It is best served medium rare.
Ladies, do not be intimidated by outdoor cooking. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll never want to cook in your house again. I have a page dedicated to outdoor cooking for reference.


Honey-Lime Spiced Cherry Wood Smoked Salmon
3 Pounds Salmon
2 Tablespoons Susie’s White Spice Rub
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Lime
1 Bottle Honey
Cherry Wood Chips
Soak ½ cup of cherry wood chips in water.
Combine the White Spice Rub, olive oil and lime. Let stand for 30 minutes.
Pat dry the Salmon with a paper towel then liberally brush the salmon with the spice rub mixture. Lightly squeeze a thin stream of honey over all the salmon making sure to cover a good amount of the fish. Allow to marinade for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Preheat the smoker to 375 degrees and add the cherry wood chips.
Place the salmon directly on the grill of the smoker, or on a pizza pan with holes in it. Smoke at 375 for about 15 minutes.
Enjoy!
-Susie Tronti
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