Sofias Salmon Log Recipes

FANTASTIC SALMON LOAF (SALMON PARTY LOG)

Steps:

• Drain and flake salmon, removing skin and bones.
• Combine salmon with next six ingredients; mix thoroughly.
• Chill several hours.
• Combine pecans and parsley (or, just use parsley, I never use pecans).
• Shape salmon mix in 8x2 inch log; roll in nut mix; chill well.
• Serve with Crackers.

SOFIA'S SPANAKOPITA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Saute the garlic, leeks and shallots until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and scallions and cover the pot for a few minutes until spinach has wilted significantly. Uncover and simmer on medium-low heat to allow the liquids to evaporate (be sure not to let spinach mixture to burn). When the majority of the liquids have evaporated, transfer to a large bowl. Mix the feta, ricotta, kefalotiri, dill, mint, pepper, nutmeg and eggs in a large bowl. Gently fold the cheese mixture into the cooled spinach mixture.
• Brush a 15-by-10-inch rectangular pan with olive oil. Gently place one sheet of number-10 phyllo in the bottom of the pan and brush with olive oil, making sure to coat well. Repeat this step eight times. This creates a nice strong base for serving.
• Pour in the spinach filling. Use the entire box of number-7 phyllo on top of the spinach, making sure to coat each layer of dough very well with olive oil. Also make sure to tuck in edges of the phyllo around the pan to make it look pretty. Score the pie in appropriate portion sizes. Brush the top with the beaten eggs; this gives it the beautiful golden brown color that is achieved after approximately 1 hour of baking.

SOPHIA'S PUERTO RICAN STYLE SEAFOOD STEW (ASOPADO DE MARISCOS)

Steps:

• Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Heat olive oil in a stock pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in green peppers and cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, cilantro, and bay leaves; saute 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in white wine, bring to a boil, and cook until wine is reduced by half. about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low.
• Place white fish and shrimp into pot and gently simmer until fish starts to turn white, about 5 minutes. Season with saffron, salt, and pepper. Add 2 cups seafood stock, clams, and mussels and cook 5 minutes. Pour in remaining 2 cups seafood stock. Simmer until flavors are combined and seafood is cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Spoon rice into stew by tablespoons until stew has reached your desired thickness. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 5 more minutes.

MERLE'S HORSERADISH SALMON LOG

Steps:

• Thoroughly mix together the salmon, cream cheese, onion, horseradish, lemon juice, salt and liquid smoke in a medium bowl.
• Chill the salmon mixture at least 1 hour; shape into an 8 X 2 inch log.
• Combine nuts and dill; roll log in the nut mixture.
• Chill at least 2 hours more or overnight.

SOFIA'S SALMON LOG

Steps:

• Drain and flake salmon, remove skin and bones. Combine salmon with next seven ingredients; mix thoroughly. Chill several hours. Combine additional pecans and parsley. Shape salmon mixture into 8x2 log; roll in nut mixture and chill well.