Lots of food

note: I couldn't get a pic of this meal so I am using a pic from the next time I made it. No, that green stuff isn't asparagus. It's cucumber salad.

Ok, I've been over at Anita's cooking for a couple days and our internet access is acting shoddy, so I'm finally posting today.

Day 1

The Menu:
-Asian-style salmon w/ mandarin oranges in honey soy sauce w/ white rice [Ana Bowen]
-Asparagus [AB]

Yes, Anita actually made these. The salmon is her recipe and is the best damn salmon I've ever had. I made it once (well, actually several times) for my extended family at our grandmother/mother/great-grandmother's 88th bday and it has been on request ever since. Not only is it stupid delicious but it is one of the simplest recipes to make.
For the salmon you need:salmon (I prefer boneless, skinless filets)
1 can mandarin oranges drained (I actually like to use some of the juice to help cut the saltiness of the soy sauce. Conversely, you could use water.)
soy sauce
honey
a little garlic if'n you wish. we were also going to try adding some fresh ginger this time but we forgot it.
sesame seeds

combine the honey and soy sauce to taste. Add the oranges, garlic, and sesame seeds. Place the salmon in a baking pan. Lining said pan with aluminum foil first will prevent burnt soy sauce mix on your pan.
Pour the mixture over the salmon making sure to cover the salmon with the oranges. Allow to sit and marinate for ~30 min. The sauce should come to 1/4 - 1/2 way up the salmon.
Bake at 350-375 (anita actually likes 325 to prevent the bubbly white fat thing from happening) for ~20-30 minutes depending on size of cut and temp. You might have to go 45 min at 325. About 10 min til done spoon more of the sauce over the fish. You're done. It's awesome.

Asparagus:Butter, garlic, asparagus, heat.