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    Grilled Glazed Salmon

    Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”Cook time: 15-20 minutesServings: 4-6Dry Brine:1/2       cup salt1          cup sugar1          cup brown sugar2          tablespoons lemon thyme or lemon zest3          tablespoons garlic powder1          tablespoon pepper1          salmon fillet (2-3 pounds) Glaze:1/4       cup brown sugar1/4       cup ketchup1/4       cup mustard1/4       cup apple cider vinegar1          tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1          tablespoon garlic2          tablespoons gingersalt, to tastepepper, to tasteTo make dry brine: In bowl, mix salt, sugar, brown sugar, lemon thyme, garlic powder and pepper. Place salmon on cookie sheet and cover with brine. Refrigerate 10-12 hours, or overnight. After brining, rinse salmon completely. Dry with paper towel and let rest at least 1 hour.Heat grill to medium heat.To make glaze: In bowl, mix brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and ginger. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Brush over salmon.Place cookie sheet with glazed salmon on grill and cook 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 130 F. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.Find more summer grilling ideas at Culinary.net More

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    Bring a Chill to Summer with Cool, Creamy Cheesecake

    By Family Features | ContributorFrench Style Cheesecake with Vanilla Wafer CrustRecipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”Total time: 25 minutes, plus 3 hours refrigeration Servings: 8Crust:2          cups vanilla wafers, crushed1          stick butter, melted1/4       cup brown sugarWhipped Cream:1          cup heavy cream3          tablespoons sugar1          teaspoon vanillaCheesecake:8          ounces cream cheese, softened1          teaspoon vanilla1/2       cup powdered sugarTo make crust: Mix crushed vanilla wafers, melted butter and sugar; press into pie pan or individual pudding cups.To make whipped cream: In large bowl, using electric mixer, mix heavy cream, sugar and vanilla until thickened into whipped cream.To make cheesecake: Add softened cream cheese, vanilla and powdered sugar to whipped cream bowl. Using electric mixer, mix until smooth. Pour over vanilla wafer crust and chill 3 hours.Find more summer dessert ideas at Culinary.net. More