Made this for my family and it’s such a hit!

Picture a serene Midwestern summer evening, cicadas humming gently in the dusk and a warm breeze carries the sweet scent of cornfields. It’s on nights like these that I cherish the simple, comforting foods that tie us to this land and to each other. Baked Pineapple Salmon is somewhat of a unique blend, mingling the steadfast traditions of Midwestern cooking with a hint of the exotic. Now salmon might not be native to our corn-laden plains, but this dish celebrates the beautiful way our table has expanded to include flavours from the coasts. On a wood-aged farm table, under the soft glow of hanging porch lights, this recipe offers a way to share a tale of unity – surf meeting turf right here in our home kitchens. This dish is for those evenings when you long for something that delights the palate and feeds the soul with a touch of sweetness and warmth.

To accompany our beautiful Baked Pineapple Salmon, I recommend something that honors our Midwestern roots while complementing the tender fish and its pineapple companion. A hearty spoonful of wild rice pilaf and a helping of steamed green beans, seasoned just so with a dash of salt and a generous pat of butter, will do nicely. And for a fresh crunch, I like to add a colourful garden salad tossed with a simple vinaigrette. Together, they round out the meal perfectly.

Baked Pineapple Salmon
Servings: 4