Cooks often get into a rut with certain foods. If you are tired of plain broiled salmon or salmon cakes, give one of these salmon recipes a try.

To prepare Salmon Fillets Stuffed with Walnuts, begin by making sure a 1-pound salmon fillet is skinned and has its bones removed. Heat 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil in a skillet (medium heat) and soften 1/4 cup minced onions in it.

After the onions are soft (it will take 4 or 5 minutes, don't brown them) add a clove of garlic that you have minced, 4 cups of chopped fresh spinach, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook until the spinach leaves start to wilt and remove from heat. This step will take about 4 minutes.

In the meantime, cook 1 cup of brown rice. After it has finished cooking, add it to the spinach and then also add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Mix well.

Put your salmon on a parchment lined cookie sheet or baking pan. Put the spinach mixture on top of the salmon and then add 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese that has been shredded. Spread 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts over the top and roll the fillet up. Tie with string or use toothpicks to hold the shape.

Bake at 375 degrees until the salmon is done. This will be about 20 minutes, but make sure it is cooked through. Let it rest for the juices to redistribute for about 10 minutes before you cut it for serving.

If you would like to try a new and different Salmon Loaf, try Saucy Salmon Loaf. This is great because the sauce is passed with the loaf and each guest or family member can use as much as desired.

Make the yogurt sauce first. Simply mix 1 cup of plain yogurt with 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard and 1 1/2 tablespoons of fresh dill. Add 1 cup of frozen peas that you have thawed and add a sprinkling of pepper (optional). Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

For the salmon loaf preparation, spray a loaf pan or 8 x 8 inch square pan with non-stick cooking spray. Combine the following ingredients and put it into the pan you have prepared:

2 cans salmon (each 15 ounces) that have been drained
(Be sure to remove the bones and the skin!)
1 cup raw oatmeal
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup shredded carrots (you can buy these already shredded now)
1/2 cup sliced scallions (or substitute diced onions)
3 egg whites (or the equivalent with an egg substitute)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Pepper to taste

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes to an hour. The top should be light brown. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes before serving. When you are ready to serve, pass the chilled yogurt sauce along with the salmon loaf.

Anything that you generally serve as a side dish to salmon or fish will work well with this meal. Some kind of potato, baked for instance, will be a good choice. Your favorite rice or pasta side dish would be a good accompaniment as well.