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Janet’s Cooking at Home

Janet’s Cooking at Home – Making Rilla's Maple Syrup Marinade Salmon

A while back after posting a smoked salmon we did. Rilla sent us a recipe of her families’ favorite way of enjoying salmon.

Rilla's Maple Salmon

Inspired by Rilla Kaupisch

Ingredients:

3/4 to 1 lb salmon

4 oz. genuine maple syrup

2 tbs. of soy sauce (to your taste).

Directions:

In a small bowl combine the maple syrup and soy sauce.

Place the salmon in a large re-sealable plastic bag.

Add the maple and soy mixture.

Make sure the salmon is well covered.

Marinate in fridge for minimum of 4 hours.

Place salmon in foil lined baking pan, pouring marinade on top and cover with more foil.

Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, depending on how large the piece.

Remove the salmon from the baking pan to rest.

Pour the marinade into a small sauce pan on med. high to reduce, about 5 to 7 min.

When reduced, use as a sauce over the fish and serve.

Garlic mashed potatoes offset the sweetness very nicely.

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Janet’s Cooking at Home – Making Rilla's Maple Syrup Marinade Salmon

In a small bowl combine the maple syrup.

Janet’s Cooking at Home – Making Rilla's Maple Syrup Marinade Salmon

And now the soy sauce.

Janet’s Cooking at Home – Making Rilla's Maple Syrup Marinade Salmon

We choose chum salmon because it benefits by the adding of additional flavors, such as smoke or marinates.

Janet’s Cooking at Home – Making Rilla's Maple Syrup Marinade Salmon

Marinate in fridge for minimum of 4 hours.

Janet’s Cooking at Home – Making Rilla's Maple Syrup Marinade Salmon

Place salmon in foil lined baking pan, pouring marinade on top and cover with more foil.

Janet’s Cooking at Home – Making Rilla's Maple Syrup Marinade Salmon

Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, depending on how large the piece.

Remove the salmon from the baking pan to rest.

Pour the marinade into a small sauce pan on med. high to reduce, about 5 to 7 min.

When reduced, use as a sauce over the fish and serve.

Janet’s Cooking at Home – Making Rilla's Maple Syrup Marinade Salmon - Maple Syrup Marinade Salmon with garlic mash potatoes, sautéed brussel sprout leaves and ceasar salad.

Garlic mashed potatoes offset the sweetness very nicely.

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Out and About…

Luca’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Lake Stevens Washington

Yesterday to the surprise of all Luca’s Ristorante and Pizzeria, Lake Stevens had closed. We wish Luca all the best. Luca, his staff and restaurant will be missed.

Luca’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Lake Stevens Washington

The following is a copy of Luca’s statement…

'For the past 10 years, Luca's Pizzeria & Ristorante has proudly served the Lake Stevens community in a family-friendly atmosphere, the last two years have been challenging. Now, due to those challenging Family Matters, it is with a very heavy heart that I announce the closure of Luca's Pizzeria & Ristorante effective December 16th, 2013.

The people of Lake Stevens welcomed me with open arms, and for that I will be forever grateful. We have developed many friendships and loyal customers over the years, and I shall miss them, many thanks to my staff, customers and the great city of Lake Stevens! Thank you for being a part of Luca's Pizzeria & Ristorante over the last decade, I wish you all the best life has to offer.

With many thanks,

Luca Nasti

Owner'