Weekend Recap featuring Salmon-Shrimp patties

The past 3 weeks have been so hectic and I admit I have neglected myself a little bit. From drinking 3 cups of coffee a day to ignoring my blog, I really have been a bad girl. 

Thanks to a blogger event hosted by lovely Susan from Susan Style Blog last Friday I got the boost I needed to get back on track. There is something about meeting other people with the same goals as you that is very motivating. It was a great event and I could not resist taking pictures of the beautiful views of Boston from Susan's roof deck. 

Great views and great friends

Since I went out on Friday I decided to keep the rest of the weekend laid back and nothing makes me happier than relaxing at home. Got a hair treatment on Saturday morning , took a trip to the market and ended the day with a great dinner with the BF. For dinner I made potato salad with a honey Dijon dressing and served it with salmon-shrimp patties, sauteed green beans and baby corn. See below for my Salmon-shrimp patties recipe. 

Ingredients

12 ounces fresh salmon

8 large shrimps peeled and deveined

2 cloves garlic minced

1 1/2 tbs finely chopped green bell pepper

3 tbsp finely chopped onion

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 1/2 tsp old bay seasoning

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs

1small egg

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• grind salmon and shrimp in a food processor. Make sure not to over process as you will need some  small chunks to create some texture.
• In a large bowl mix the salmon and shrimp with the rest of the ingredients. Shape into 4 patties and chill in the refrigerator for a few minutes so they don't fall apart. 
• Cook in a griddle pan for about 3 minutes on each side or until cooked. Serve with a salad or use for burgers.

Hearty Chicken Curry

I was looking forward to a sunny Memorial day weekend only to find out it was going to be rainy and gloomy. The BF and I had planned on a weekend filled with outdoor activities but we switched things up and went to see the Great Gatsby at the newly renovated Braintree movie house. The movie house is now equipped with comfy red leather recliner chairs that really give that at home feel which we loved. 

The gloomy weather was perfect for a hearty meal so I decided to make a chicken curry inspired by my mother. This non traditional chicken curry is full of flavor and the mango gives it some sweetness to balance the heat. What a perfect meal to end a rainy day.

Ingredients

2.5 lbs chicken thighs and drumsticks

1 medium onion diced

4 cloves garlic minced 

2 tsp fresh ginger minced

1 medium mango diced

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp coriander

2 tsp curry powder

1 large potato cubed

1 large tomato pureed

1 tsp tomato paste

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 cups low sodium chicken broth

4 tbsp olive or canola oil

salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

• Heat oil in a large cast iron pot and cook onions for about 1 minute until they are translucent. Add garlic, ginger and cook for another minute. Add the cumin, coriander, curry powder and cook for 2 minutes.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the onion mix. Cook for about 5 minutes then add tomatoes, lemon juice, tomato paste, mango and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Add chicken broth, potatoes cover and simmer for 30 minutes. 
• Serve with rice, shredded lettuce, diced cucumber and tomato. Garnish with chopped green onions or chives.

Photo credit : mumsie

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