Roasted Garlic Salmon Bruschetta (provided by Chicken of the Sea)

1 plum tomato, seeded and diced

2 tbsp. diced red onion

2 tbsp. diced cucumber, peeled and seeded

1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil

1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Salt to taste

1 pkg. ( 5. 25 oz.) Chicken of the Sea Salmon Steak in Roasted Garlic Marinade, diced

4 slices French bread baguettes, ¼” thick, toasted

In a bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients together; add salt to taste. Gently fold in Chicken of the Sea Salmon Steak. Evenly divide bruschetta topping among the sliced bread. Serve immediately. Makes 1 entrée serving.

Antipasto Platter

(provided by the National Onion Association)

Pickled red onions
Lentil salad
Marinated mozzarella
Grilled eggplant and zucchini
Prosciutto-wrapped greens
Crostini

Visit PMQ’s online Recipe Bank for the full recipe at www.pmq.com/tt2/recipe.

Not Your Average Fry

Take a tip from the growing number of restaurants offering French fries with creative seasonings and fun sauces and dips; just having a variety of spices and side sauces on hand can switch fries from Italian to Mexican to Asian in a snap. A report from MenuMine suggests the following fry enhancers:

Sauces/toppings: cheese, pizza sauce, mojo, béarnaise, tartar, Hoisin, caramelized onions, BBQ

Cheeses: cheddar, Parmesan, mozzarella, goat, smoked cheddar

Seasonings: garlic, paprika, Cajun

Fries are the perfect finger food for consumers; have extremely high profit potential, with their relatively inexpensive cost; and allow virtually endless creativity.

Metro Pizza ( www.metropizza.com) in Las Vegas offers Garlic Romano Fries and hot and spicy Nuclear Fries, both served with ranch dipping sauce for a tasty pre-meal treat.

Vinny’s Pizza and Pasta ( www.vinnyspiz zaandpasta.com) in Newport News, Virginia, offers guests pizza fries with sauce and mozzarella, as well as Texas fries with bacon, cheddar, mozzarella and jalapeños.

Crispy Garlic & Parmesan Fries are the No. 1-selling appetizer at Hurricane Grill and Wings ( www.hurricanewings.com), with multiple locations throughout Florida.