Nutrition & Good Eating

The holidays of Passover and Easter have in common that they bring families and friends together to enjoy a lavish meal.  The following recipes are festive, delicious and healthy -- and are kind to those who are watching their weight.  The recipes contain no meat or wheat products, for those observing Passover. 
 
                               BAKED SALMON NEW ORLEANS
1 teaspon sugar                                                 
2-1/2 cups chopped or stewed tomatos (canned is OK)
2 lbs. salmon steaks
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper
½ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 onion 
2 cups cubed, peeled potatoes
1 cup mushrooms
 
Mince onion. Sprinkle salmon with salt, pepper, garlic, sugar. Place in baking pan with onion. Cover with tomatoes. Add Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, vinegar and potatoes. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Add mushrooms and bake 15 minutes longer or until fish and potatoes are tender. Serves 6.
 
 
                                             VEGETABLE DIP
1 tomato
2 stalks of celery 
1/4 cup lemon
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
pinch of pepper
1 pint sour cream (light is ok) 
 
 
Chop tomato and celery into small pieces and let marinate with lemon, salt and pepper for 2 hours. Add Worcestershire sauce and onion. Mix together and add to sour cream.   Serve with raw sliced carrots, cucumber, or other raw vegetables of choice.