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Summer in Minnesota

6/26/2013

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     This is what I believe most Minnesotans live for -- summer!  And after what seemed like a winter and spring that would never end, it is now time to celebrate the outdoors.  I bike as often as I can, work in my garden every day, and try to dine on the patio as much as possible.  I just hosted a dinner for friends that I have meant to do for a long, long time.  And, hopefully, I have more of these dinners still ahead during this short span of warmth we now enjoy.
 
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     Pipi believes that if she positions herself below a dining table, she will reap huge rewards.
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     As I've mentioned before... this is my favorite soup, EVER!  I know... you need to plan ahead with this soup.  There are several steps involved.  But you will be SO rewarded!  And a warm, summer's evening is the ideal time to serve this chilled soup with amazing flavors.  (I have left-overs!)
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SERVES 6
For Spice Mix:
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne

• Six 6-ounce pieces salmon fillet
• 1/2 cup tomato juice
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup finely chopped vine-ripened tomato
• 1/2 pound mixed baby lettuces

Make Spice Mixture:
1.  Stir together all spice mixture ingredients and reserve 1 1/2 teaspoon for vinaigrette.
2.  Divide remaining spice mixture among salmon pieces, rubbing into fish and arrange fish in one layer in a shallow dish.  Chill fish, covered, 2 hours.

PREPARE GRILL

1.  In a bowl, whisk together tomato juice, vinegar, and reserved spice mixture and add oil in a steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
2.  Grill fish until just cooked through.
3.  While fish is cooking, in a bowl toss tomatoes and lettuces with enough vinaigrette to coat lightly and divide among 6 plates.  Divide salmon pieces among plates and pour remaining vinaigrette around each serving.

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                         And if you're wondering... I made THIS for dessert.
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5 Comments
Tom Conway | Tall Clover Farm link
6/25/2013 11:37:48 pm

Eileen, that is one of the most elegant, beautiful and delicious looking al fresco dinners I've ever seen. You have such talent with pairing, pretty, and pretty delicious. And I understand Pipi's point of view, one false move or failed fork poke, and Pipi eat's like a king!

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Kate
6/26/2013 02:22:15 am

Yea! Celebrating with you on the glorious evening and weather reprieve.
The table setting is so welcoming. Dinner delicious.
Is Pipi licking her lips in that shot? She looks ready for action.
My husband used to call our welsh terrier, Jack, the bark-uum cleaner when he scouted the floor for truant crumbs. Occasionally he would pretend to use Jack's tail for the vacuum handle as he hoovered. It was pretty funny ;)

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Eileen
6/26/2013 02:28:22 am

Yes, Kate, that is Pipi's tongue you see. And she is ALWAYS licking her lips, thinking about that next treat.

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Nancy Hoegh
6/26/2013 11:26:08 pm

Would love to sit there and enjoy one of your meals!!! Beautiful!

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Eileen
6/26/2013 11:28:45 pm

Come up anytime!

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