Blog-O- Licious Creamy Cucumber and Dill Sauce

This is one of the best meals we had in Hawaii.

Creamy Cucumber and Dill Sauce

1/2 c. shredded cucumber, no peel or seeds
1/4 c. sour cream or yogurt (fat-free)
1/4 c. mayonnaise (light)
1/2 Tbsp. minced parsley
1/2 Tbsp. dill weed
dash salt to taste
Splash of lemon juice
Pepper to taste

Mix and chill.

My favorite way to fix salmon:
Put salmon on tin foil large enough to make a pocket.
Squeeze lemon juice and/or orange juice liberally over salmon.
Sprinkle "Johnny's Seasoning" on top.
Tightly wrap so salmon will poach.
Put on preheated grill and cook until 'fleshy' look is gone.
Do not overcook.

Serve with Creamy Cucumber Dill Sauce, seasonal flowers and grilled veggies.

Remembering........................................

Veteran's Markers

Branches of the Military Flags

BYU ROTC Gun Drill Team

United States Army Flag

My dad served in the Army in WWII in Korea.

Changing of the Flags

We celebrated Memorial Day by attending the annual Orem City Cemetery
Memorial Day Program. It is filled with music, changing of the flags, Veterans, sometimes a military helicopter (not this year), military service men and women, a speaker and an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for those who have served and those who serve our wonderful country.

Happy Birthday to my Daddy

My mom used to make an out-of-this-world Strawberry Pie. Yearly on this date or around it, I try to do the same.
I made a version of the pie : crustless pie , or vanilla custard with strawberry topping, or not as many calories pie , or whatever you want to call it.
Anywhoo , here is the original recipe.

Strawberry Pie with Creamy Satin Filling

1/2 cup sugar................................. 2 cups milk
3 TBS cornstarch ......................... 1 slightly beaten egg
3 TBS flour ....................................1/2 teaspoon vanilla
(clear is good)
1/2 teaspoon salt.......................... 1/2 cup whipping cream , whipped

Combine sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until thick. Stir a little of the hot mixture into egg. Return to remaining hot mixture. Bring to boil stirring constantly. Cool, then chill. Beat well and fold in whipped cream and vanilla.
Pour over baked crust.

Glaze
1/2 cup strawberries .................................... 1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water................................................. 2 tsp. cornstarch
2 drops food coloring
Crush strawberries. Add water - cook two minutes. Sieve. Mix sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in berry juice. Cook and stir till thick and clear. Tint red. Cool slightly, pour on arranged strawberries that are on the pie filling.(approx. 3 cups)
Refrigerate and enjoy.