Give Mom What She Really Wants–You!

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. But we think Mother’s Month sounds more like it. Somehow, one day just doesn’t seem like enough time to celebrate all of the special things that moms do.

From helping with our homework, to patiently guiding us during the tumultuous teen years, to giving us someone who will always listen, moms really are amazing. Here are 4 ways to show mom how much you care.

This Mother’s Day….

1. Offer to host your family’s next holiday get-together.
   Short on time? Pick up one of Reser’s great side dishes or deserts.
2. Ask her about her week.
   Then really listen to what she has to say.  That means no multitasking or checking your smart phone.
3. 3. Don’t just send flowers.
   Hand-deliver them if you can. Along with the simple, delicious appetizer featured below! Stay awhile and enjoy it with her!
4. Out of state—doesn’t mean out of mind. 
   Call her on Saturday, because you “just couldn’t wait” ‘til Sunday to tell her how much you care.

Smoked Salmon Potato Cakes with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients:

• 20 oz Main St. Bistro Baked Scalloped Potatoes (she won’t know they aren’t homemade!)
•  4 oz smoked salmon
• 1 egg
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• Pinch of salt

Makes approximately 18 cakes

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Directions:

1. Chop scalloped potatoes into smaller pieces. Add smoked salmon chunks, egg, bread crumbs, and black pepper. Mix.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan. Using a small ice cream scoop or spoon, add scalloped potato mixture to the pan. Fry until golden brown.
3. Remove and let drawin on a paper towel. Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse the fresh cilantro. Add yogurt, salt, and the other half of the pepper and blend until smooth.
4. Serve each potato cake with 1 tbs. of sauce on top, and garnish with cilantro. Enjoy!

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Tips:

• If you don’t have a food processor, finely chop the cilantro and incorporate into the yogurt with the salt and pepper. Use a whisk to combine until smooth.
• Feel free to substitute non-fat plain yogurt when making the sauce.
• For a spicy twist on your sauce, add a few teaspoons of your favorite hot sauce.
• Click this link For frying guidelines

Posted by Lacey