Jack's Style Salmon

Ok I have promised some fish recipes for a long time. Here is one of our favorites.

Marinade
1/2 cup Soy sauce
1/2 cup Sugar ( don't not use sugar substitute like "Splenda")
2 tbls ginger minced
4 cloves garlic minced
1 lg jalepeno seeded and minced
4 green onions thinly sliced

Put all ingredients in a zip-lock bag with 4 salmon portions (4 oz.). If you are cooking for more then 4 , double the marinade recipe for up to 8-10 portions. let sit in the fridge for several hours but not more then 24. Then the fish can be broiled on high for 8 min or put on a BBQ grill. Cook until fish is flaky. Mouth watering....:)

Carrabba's Spicy Sausage Lentil Soup

My Mom ordered this at Caraba's Italian Restaurant. It was the best lentil soup I have ever tasted. I found a copycat recipe that tastes just like it.

Ingredients

* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 cup minced onion
* 3/4 cup grated and minced carrot
* 1 tablespoon minced garlic
* 1 lb uncooked hot Italian sausage
* 2 ounces diced ham (about 1/2 cup)
* 7 cups water
* 5 cups chicken broth
* 1 lb dry lentils
* 1 medium tomato, diced
* 2 tablespoons vinegar
* 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
* 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

Directions


1. Heat up olive oil in a dutch oven or large saucepot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and garlic. Remove sausage from casing, and add it to the pan. Saute for 8 minutes, stirring often. Break up the sausage into bite-size bits as it cooks. Add ham, and cook for an additional minute.

2. Add the remaining ingredients to the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.

3.Serve 1 cup for a "cup" portion, or serve 2 cups for a "bowl" serving.

Killer" Chile con Queso

I got this recipe from the Dining Diva. Here is the web site: the Dining Diva

Amy wanted this to make for New Years. It is amazing....if you like Queso.

Serves 10-12

1 can	Cream of Chicken Soup
3/4 cup	Evaporated Milk
7oz can	Diced Green Chiles
2 tbsp	Chopped Jalapenos (optional)
4oz jar	Chopped pimento, drained
1 pkg	Ranch dip mix
1 can	Rotel tomatoes and peppers
1 lb	Velveeta, cut into cubes
1/4 cup	Minced, fresh cilantro
	Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
1 tbsp	Tortilla Chips for dipping

Heat in saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until cheese melts and mixture is combined.

This queso can be made ahead or even frozen and reheated before event. Serve warm with chips!