From the Kitchen of Mary Jean Griffin

February 18th is President’s Day so enjoy this salad. If you like salmon, this is a great recipe and is so easy to make. If you make this salmon loaf and salad, let me know if you enjoyed. I hope you have good health and many happy days in 2013!.

George Washington Salad

Salad:

2 small boxes cherry Jello

2 cups boiling water

1 No. 2 can crushed pineapple

1 can cherry pie filling

Mix the boxes of Jello in the boiling water and add pineapple (with juice) and pie filling. Let set, then add the topping.

Topping:

1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese

16 oz sour cream

1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 cup chopped nuts

Blend all ingredients, except nuts, well. Pour this topping over the Jello mix and then cover with the chopped nuts. Keep refrigerated.

Family Salmon Loaf

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

1 cup mild grated cheese

1/3 cup bell pepper, finely chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 eggs

1 lb can salmon

1/2 cup onion, finely chopped (optional)

Mix butter, flour and milk to make a cream sauce. Add cheese, bell pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix eggs with salmon. In a buttered casserole dish, place layer of salmon, layer of sauce, layer of crackers, etc. Bake until bubbly and slightly browned in a 350° oven for 25 – 30 minutes.