Start 2025 with a culinary adventure! Chef George Duran's simple yet healthy recipes, featured on 'Fox & Friends Weekend,' offer something for everyone in the family. From vibrant salads to flavorful salmon dishes, these recipes are sure to impress.

Smoky Bacon Salad in Crispy Endive Cups

This refreshing salad combines smoky bacon, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy dressing, all served in elegant endive cups.

Ingredients:

• Salad: 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1 cup shredded red cabbage, 1 cup julienned carrots, ½ cup shredded smoked Gouda, 1 cup crushed BBQ croutons, 12-16 large endive leaves
• Dressing: 4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon (reserve 1 tbsp), ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp sour cream, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp smoked paprika, salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Whisk together dressing ingredients, adding crumbled bacon.
2. Combine salad ingredients in a bowl.
3. Toss salad with dressing.
4. Spoon salad into endive leaves.
5. Garnish with reserved bacon.
6. Serve immediately.

Walnut Rosemary Crusted Salmon & Spinach Salad

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this sophisticated salmon dish. The walnut rosemary crust adds a delightful crunch, complementing the flaky salmon and fresh spinach salad.

Ingredients:

• 2 (8-ounce) packages Fresh Express French Blue Cheese Salad Kits
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp lemon juice, 2 tsp chopped rosemary, ½ tsp honey, ¼ tsp salt
• 3 tbsp panko breadcrumbs, 3 tbsp chopped walnuts, 1 tsp olive oil
• 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, lemon wedges (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet.
2. Combine mustard mixture ingredients and panko mixture ingredients separately.
3. Spread mustard mixture on salmon, then coat with panko mixture.
4. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
5. Prepare salad kit according to package directions.
6. Serve salad topped with salmon and lemon wedge.

Honey-Miso Air Fryer Salmon with Broccoli and Potatoes

This quick and easy air fryer recipe delivers a flavorful and healthy meal. The honey-miso glaze adds a touch of sweetness and umami to the salmon, while the broccoli and potatoes provide a hearty side.

Ingredients:

• 2 (6-oz) salmon fillets, 3 tbsp white miso paste, 3 tbsp honey
• 1 cup chopped fingerling potatoes, 6 oz broccoli florets
• Olive oil, salt, pepper, dried herbs (optional)

Instructions:

1. Pat salmon dry.
2. Mix miso paste and honey, brush on salmon.
3. Toss potatoes and broccoli with olive oil, seasonings, and herbs.
4. Air fry salmon, broccoli, and potatoes at 400°F for 10-12 minutes.
5. Serve with remaining honey-miso glaze.