This post is dedicated to Matt...

We had a weekend of cook-outs like most Americans across the US. Last night's cook-out was at our house with a great turnout of 15 kids and adults. FUN!

The Kids? We pulled out all the toys and the kids went bonkers for 3 hours.

And the Adults? Well, we ate of course!

Now it's the day after and my favorite part is.... the leftovers. We had Copper River Salmon, a Brisket (to die for...thank you Mom for the recipe) and shrimp skewers. The Brisket and Shrimp met their match last night, but the salmon came off the grill after everyone was bulging at the seams so we had lots left over.

So what did we do???? Check out the photos below!

Copper River Salmon Burgers
3/4 lbs salmon, flaked
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 tsp minced garlic
2 eggs, beaten
2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
2 Tbsp fresh chives
1 Tbsp dried dillchopped
1 tsp Tabasco sauce
1 lemon, zested and juiced

Combine all the ingredients, patty them out and cook in olive oil. Then bite into the wonderful concoction. And for the Wookie- It goes really well with canned peas and pumpkin pie. hee hee...

For us other members of the republic- it goes better with Caesar Salad and sliced fruit.

Enjoy...