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Creamy Avocado Salmon Sandwich

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It’s avocado season! The best time to eat avocados is alllllllll summer long. I’ve been eating avocados in the morning with poached eggs, for lunch in my sandwiches, and for dinner in my salads. Avocados are even better in the summer, now that I’m a mom. It’s the easiest baby food to bring with me and serve. Just mash it up with a fork and it’s smooth enough for Ellie to eat!
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I’ve only tried giving avocados to Ellie once, so I’ll have to try again to see how she really likes it now that she’s tasted a variety of fruits/veggies. She could be like my DH, though, and hate avocados. How is that even possible? I’ll never know. IMG_6383

This is a fast lunch recipe that you can whip up in no time. I love the ready to eat salmon packages that you find in the grocery store. They’re convenient since they don’t have to be refrigerated and can be eaten straight out of the bag.IMG_6389

Think I used enough avocado? Never.

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Creamy Avocado Salmon Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 2 slices of wheat bread, toasted
  • 1/2 medium California hass avocado
  • 5 oz can Chicken of the Sea pink salmon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • freshly ground pepper
  • pinch of garlic salt
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mash all of the ingredients together (except for the bread).
  2. Evenly spread the mixture in between the toasted bread. There's definitely enough to make two sandwiches, but I like a hearty meal so I ate it all in one.
https://lovintheoven.com/creamy-avocado-salmon-sandwich/

Salmon Patties

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On Tuesday, March 10th, it’s National Pack Your Own Lunch Day! I know, I know, there’s literally a day for everything, but it keeps my calendar fun. I try to pack my lunch as often as I can in order to save money and eat a little healthier. I know that whenever I buy my lunch, I don’t always choose the healthiest option.

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Now, Chicken of the Sea® has created flavored salmon pouches to make packing your lunches that much easier. I’ve always been a fan of the tuna pouches, but salmon is a game changer! They’re shelf-stable and naturally high in protein and Omega-3 fatty acids. My doctor just told me that I need to eat more of that in order to lower my cholesterol.

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The pouches come in a variety of flavors and are light, a cinch to open, and compact. They’ll fit in any lunchbox. I always take a couple on my work trips because they’re great to keep in my bag and easy to eat in a hotel room. Plus, I’ll actually feel full after eating it and stop my mindless snacking!

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In this case, I actually used the pouches to bake with. There’s a ton of recipe ideas on Chicken of the Sea’s website!

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The original recipe said to bake for 45 minutes, but I thought that was a little long. I think 30-35 minutes would have been more appropriate. It could have been my oven, though. Just keep an eye on your patties and make sure they don’t over bake!

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To help you “Pink Up Your Lunch,” I’m doing a giveaway sponsored by Chicken of the Sea with a “Pink Up Your Lunch” kit! The kit includes:

  • Samples of our Flavored Salmon Pouches (Barbeque, Lemon Pepper and Sweet & Spicy)
  • Chicken of the Sea Pink Collapsible Bento Box
  • “Pink Up Your Lunch” Lunch Pail
  • “Pink Up Your Lunch” T-shirt

Enter via the rafflecopter below:

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I’m also doing a separate giveaway on my Instagram, so head over there for another chance to win!

Recipe slightly adapted from Chicken of the Sea. I didn’t do the lemon sauce, but I did serve mine with a bit of tzatziki sauce on the side.

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Salmon Patties

Ingredients

  • 1 pouch (5 oz) Chicken of the Sea Premium Skinless/Boneless Pink Salmon
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped spinach
  • 1 tsp minced onion
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/9 tsp pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Combine salmon, milk, bread crumbs, egg, spinach, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Spoon into eight greased muffin cups.
  4. Bake for 35 minutes, or until browned.
https://lovintheoven.com/salmon-patties/

I received the products to review from Chicken of the Sea, but the opinions are expressed are my own.

Perfect Baked Salmon

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Making a wedding registry is tough. Since my DF and I are living in an apartment and about to move in a couple of months (and again a couple of months later), it’s difficult trying to register for things. We have enough “stuff” overflowing our current apartment, how would we go about asking for more “stuff” that we don’t need? Do you just skip the registry completely?

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Thank goodness for wedding blogs that can answer every question that may cross your mind, no matter how ridiculous the question may be. Chances are, it’s been asked before at least ten times. Whatever would I do without the internet?

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I started a registry with Williams-Sonoma, but a month later and it seems as if half of the stuff on my registry is out of stock, not sold anymore, or only available online. That’s not good. I nixed that idea and am now looking for different alternatives, if anything at all.

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Oh well.. on to my next wedding adventure.

This recipe is so simple that it shouldn’t even be a recipe. Salmon is easy to cook and great for your health. With this standard recipe, your food will come out perfect every single time.

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Perfect Baked Salmon

Ingredients

  • salmon
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Place your salmon on a baking sheet.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper.
  3. Place in your oven and turn the heat up to 400 degrees. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
https://lovintheoven.com/perfect-baked-salmon/

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