March 8 - March 14

This week Valu Time Pink Salmon is on sale for $1.89 per can. Salmon cakes are easy to make and take less time than you think. Here's the recipe:

Salmon Patties Recipe

Ingredients
1 (14.75 ounce) can salmon, undrained and flaked ($1.89)
1 slice of bread, shredded
3 Tbsp chopped onion or green onion ($.10)
1 Tbsp fresh chopped dill weed, or 1 teaspoon dried
3 Tbsp minced green bell pepper ($.20)
1 Tbsp flour
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon salt
Splash of lemon juice
1/2 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning (optional)
Several turns of freshly ground black pepper
3 Tbsp vegetable oil

Method
1 In a large bowl, gently mix together the salmon, bread, green onion, garlic, dill, bell pepper, flour, egg, paprika, lemon juice, Old Bay, salt and pepper. Form into 8 patties; each about 1/2 inch thick.
2 Heat oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Cook the patties until nicely browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Serves 4.

Add a mini ear of Birds Eye Sweet Corn on the Cob on sale this week at 2 bags for $6.00, there are 12 ears in each bag, so using 4 ears ($0.75)

Add the rest of the onion ($.10) and green pepper ($0.80) you cut up for the salmon cakes to 1/4 head of lettuce ($0.35)

You've spent $ 4.19 for the meal.

Have a great week!