French Apple Tart

Easy as, well, french apple tart....

1/2 (15oz) package refrigerated pie dough
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 lb golden delicious apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced
2 1/2 tbsp honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place dough on lightly floured surface. Roll into 12" circle. Place on a 12" pizza pan. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle 1 tbsp sugar mixture over the dough. Arrange apple slices spokelike on dough working from outside to center. Sprinkle apple slices with remaining sugar mixture. Bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes.

Combine honey and vanilla in microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 40 seconds. Brush honey mixture over warm tart. Serve immediately.

Iraqi Salmon

The quest for fresh fish is never ending when you live in a landlocked state. Especially a beef eating landlocked state. If you are lucky enough to find fresh salmon, try this easy dish.

2lb salmon fillets
1/2 bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped
2-4 tomatoes, chopped
1-2 onions, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
juice and zest of two lemons
1/2 tsp each black pepper, red pepper, allspice
1 tbsp curry powder
olive oil to taste

Place salmon in baking dish adn rub with olive oil. Combine remaining ingredients. Spread evenly over fillets. Bake at 365 degrees for about an hour. Serve with rice.