Believe it or not, I originally planned this blog to showcase ways of using all the free/cheap stockpile items we accumulate.  Never happened that way, but maybe I’ll throw out things from time to time.  Tonight’s quick dinner was South of the Border Salmon Patties made with canned salmon and shredded wheat.  Yup, that’s right, shredded wheat.

I threw about half a box of plain shredded wheat (puhleez, don’t use frosted) into a processor (or Vita-mix) to crunch it down.  I took three cans of salmon and pulverized them (hate those nasty bones), then turned them out into a bowl with a couple of eggs, some chipotle powder, diced onions and cilantro.  Added shredded wheat, mixed and formed into large balls.  Either refrigerate or stick in the freezer for about 15 minutes (my way).  When you take them out, flatten them slightly and place in a skillet that’s already got hot oil going.  Fry on both sides over medium heat.  Remove and serve with a side of homemade cole slaw (the bagged stuff with either salad dressing or marinade) and voila!  Cheap and easy:  My specialty.  You can serve these on buns or on their own.

DH saw them cooking and said “What are they?  They’ve got onions breaking out all over!  Don’t give me the cole slaw – I want to look at it first, I might not like it.”  He ate three patties and a huge serving of the sesame ginger cole slaw – and wants to take it for lunch tomorrow…

Next I’m gonna try oatmeal cookies made with Raisin Bran.