Hello, Reader.

My family in the midwest is digging out from another week of multiple snowstorms. Meanwhile, here across the Atlantic, we had a small-ish earthquake on Monday, followed by a deluge of rain - and today I woke up to bright skies and the warmest sun.

If your head is spinning (like mine!), I hope this Sunday gives you a pocket of time for some well-deserved rest. We've earned it!

And since so many of you tell me that salmon is your favorite fish, today's note is all about SALMON. I'm sharing two brand new recipes, plus three tried-and-true classics perfect for your week.

5 Weeknight Salmon Dishes

1. ​Mediterranean One-Pan Salmon and Rice A perfectly timed one-pot dinner where tender salmon rests on fluffy rice full of green olives, lemon, and garlic.
2. ​Classic Salmon Patties with Lemon-Dill Sauce Crispy on the outside, tender inside, these salmon patties get brightened up with a tangy homemade lemon-dill sauce that makes them impossible to resist.
3. ​Caesar Salmon Salad My go-to springtime cafe order is now in heavy rotation in my own kitchen. It's a restaurant-worthy meal that comes together in minutes.
4. ​Greek-Style Broiled Salmon Steaks Quick-cooking salmon steaks get the Mediterranean treatment with a blend of oregano, garlic, and lemon, then broiled until golden.
5. ​Smoked Salmon Flatbread Everything you love about a loaded bagel and lox, but served on warm, crispy flatbread - perfect for brunch parties or a luxurious weekend breakfast.

I woke up Friday morning to see that Chef Emeril Lagasse had watched AND LIKED a short video I posted about moving to Portugal.

My 12-year-old self who watched Food Network religiously can hardly believe this life. Check out the video Emeril liked here and follow along for more adventures (you'll be in good company!). 😂

See you next week, friend.