Sloppy Joes

Something about spring says "sloppy joes" at my house.  Perhaps it is the frantic race from recital to concert.  Or, it is the graduation parties or end of the year celebrations and banquets that make this simple sandwich a great meal choice.  Here is a simple recipe for sloppy joes.

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound lean ground beef

1/4 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

3/4 cup ketchup

3 teaspoons brown sugar

salt and ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.  Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.  Season with salt and pepper.  I love to stack some sliced pickles on my sloppy joe too!

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Grilled Salmon

It's summer time, well almost!  Today we finally shook off the grip of winter and the temperature rose to almost 90º.  We have been waiting a long time for warmer weather.  As the weather gets warmer, I like to take my cooking out to the deck and grill.  I love grilling and gilled food.  This is probably why my family calls me the "Grill Master".  Try this easy grilled salmon recipe.

Ingredients

5 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons key lime juice

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets

Cooked pasta or rice

Directions

Prepare grill by lightly oiling grill grate over medium-high heat.

In a small saucepan, melt butter and add lime juice.  Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.  Place fillets onto grill, brush half of lime butter over salmon. Grill salmon for 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.  Drizzle remaining lime butter over salmon before serving.  I like to serve grilled salmon with grilled asparagus (easy toss in olive oil and season with salt and pepper), and a rice or pasta side dish.