Hi Everyone,
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - it's a great time to do a self-breast exam (70% of all breast cancers are found through self-checks) or better yet, schedule a mammogram with your Doctor. I will be posting some information on possible early signs of Breast Cancer. Check out the NBCAM website at www.nbcam.org/about_nbcam.cfm for more information.
I also wanted to share the delicious salmon recipe below for people in the recovery phase of their treatment.... as always, I welcome your questions & comments.
Judi Wygant-Collier
Healthy Eating Post Treatment: Designed for cancer patients and their families, these easy-to-follow recipes focus on foods best tolerated and those to ease the symptoms during treatment. Courtesy of Holly Clegg, co-author of "Eating Well Through Cancer," and NBCAM.
Simply Salmon Pasta
“An elegant blend of ingredients and flavors. Salmon contains lots of omega-3 fatty acids, which are being studied for their many possible healthy benefits.” – Holly Clegg, coauthor of Eating Well Through Cancer: Easy Recipes & Recommendations During & After Treatment
Ingredients
* 1 (9-ounce) package spinach tortellini
* 1 (12-ounce) package bow tie pasta
* 8 ounces salmon filets
* Salt and pepper to taste
* 1/4 teaspoon sugar
* 1 cup canned fat-free chicken broth
* 2/3 cup evaporated skim milk
* 1 cup sugar snap peas
* 1/2 cup chopped green onions (scallions)
* 1 teaspoon dried dill weed leaves
* 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. In a large pot of boiling water, add tortellini and cook for about 10 minutes. To the same pot, add the bow tie pasta and continue cooking until the pasta is done. Drain and set aside.
2. Season salmon with salt, pepper, and sugar.
3. In a skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook salmon, skin side down, over medium-high heat. Turn to the other side and cook until done. Remove skin, cut meat into chunks, and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add chicken broth and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the liquid reduces, about 7 minutes.
5. Add peas and green onions, cooking several minutes or until peas are crisp-tender.
6. Add cooked pasta, dill, and cheese, tossing carefully. Carefully toss in salmon.
Makes 6- 8 servings