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My family could have their own reality show.
Well, we could, but we shouldn’t because I would be mortified revealing my crazy, insane and just plain NOT NORMAL family. Seriously mortified.
I love them, but jeez we have a lot of different personalities going on in our house now. And my mom? Well, she just thinks it’s all great. I look at my dad and I am like, “is she crazy?”, and I think we are both in agreement that yes, she is. Very soon the house will be even more full. Every single one of my siblings will be home… at the same time… for an undefined amount of time… all nine Gerard’s. PLUS my Mimi Gerard – my dad’s mom is headed out on June 3rd (yes, now we are at 10 Gerard’s) with my brother Creighton who went back to Cleveland for a visit. If you happen to know my Mimi than you know what a big deal it is that she is actually getting on a plane and flying from Cleveland to Colorado. Not only will this be her first time out to visit us, this will be her first time seeing the Rocky Mountains!
And if you don’t know Mimi, than just know that this is a very big deal and umm….it’s going to be a very interesting week.
If things begin to seem a little weird, or my photos have people’s hands digging for food in them, or if my posts just start to be completely all over the place (oh wait, that happens anyway) than I am apologizing in advance. Let’s just say it’s going to be a crazy hectic June.
I mean, could the barn please just be ready?? Like now? It just can’t be finished fast enough!
Also, you should know that there are about a million and one things I would like to tell you guys right now, but in fear of my siblings never talking to me again, I am keeping shut. But you guys, we are all SO different. Some more than others and me especially. It is super hard for me to see things the way my brothers do. And let’s just say it this way, there may, or may not, be an Olympic medalist staying with us who is dating my eighteen year old brother. Yeah, we make it work…
Sort of. It’s a little dysfunctional, but what loving family isn’t?
Oh yours? Well, umm do you have siblings then? Cause I am thinking you don’t.
Anyway, it is safe to say these salmon burger lettuce wraps were not really a hit with anyone other than Dad, Brendan and me. The rest of them run in fear of anything with gills so I gave them the chicken version. But in all honesty, the boys (Kai and Red) only ate the chicken. I’m being serious, they don’t do anything with color. So annoying.
But us fish people loved these. Even my mom who had the chicken version (with all the toppings and such) loved the wraps too. They are light and fresh, making them perfect for hot nights. Oh, and the leftover patties, they make the perfect lunch salad.
The wraps are pretty easy to make, but the sweet potato straws do take a little tender loving care. I don’t have a mandolin, so I had to hand cut those thin little straws. It’s totally worth it though because they are so good. Addicting actually, and they make the perfect topper for these wraps.
Oh, and I am aware that these may seem a little odd to some of you, but sometimes odd foods are just really amazingly good. And this is one of those times.
Plus there is goat cheese. Goat cheese makes everything taste better.
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And really, don’t those sweet potatoes just look so good?!?!
These look awesome! Curious, what kind of chicken did you use for the chicken version you served the rest of your fam? Thanks so much!
I just used boneless, skinless chicken breast, but you could use ground chicken and make them into patties.
Hope you love these!
Looks delish! But where do the cashews come in? They are written in the recipe, but not in the directions. Are they just a garnish?
Yes, just a garnish. Sorry about that!
Hope you love this! Thanks!
I love lettuce wraps so these burgers are calling my name. And the sweet potato straws – love!
Thanks Laura!
Oh wow. I just kept getting more and more excited the further I read down the ingredients list. This dish is the bomb! That patty with Asian flavors, curry flavored sweet potatoes, MANGO, cheese and mint yogurt…I want this now!
Thanks Farah!
these salmon burgers are SUCH a beautiful color!!! seriously love them
Thanks so much!
Oh my goodness, this made me laugh! Especially the part about the Olympic athlete. In my house, it’s just me and my younger brother, and we’re super close (but we butt heads all the time!), but sometimes, we talk about how much fun it would be if we had a bunch more siblings. Crazy but fun, right?
Crazy, yes!! Fun, sometimes! HA!
Thanks Jordan!
The salmon, the sweet potato straws, the goat cheese! I to the Love to the U! Ugh, beautiful!
Thanks so much, Julia!!
This is such a great recipe. I can see me making it for a summer bbq. Definitely pinning for later. 🙂
Thanks Maggie!
Love this recipe, Tieghan. As for family, Matt is from a huge one and I love it when everyone is together. It’s so much fun, even with everyone’s different views and personality. You are so lucky!
I am!! And I hear Mat had Nine siblings! He has me beat by two!!
Thanks Naomi! Hope the little guys is doing good! 🙂
I think every family has a little element of weird…and that’s totally ok. I love how unique your ingredient combinations are. I’m totally feeling this salmon burger/creamy goat cheese/crispy sweet potato strings combo…fabulous!
Thanks so much!
Loving those sweet potato straws! I think I’d like to eat just a gigantic bowl of those, although the rest looks phenomenal too! But I would be with your mom — I wish I could make myself love it but I’m just not a seafood girl!
Ha! Too funny! Thanks Rachel! Hope you guys are well!
These burgers sound amazing…I love that you have so many people in your home…I thrive on chaos and hate it when the house is “peaceful and quiet” the louder the better…
You sound like my mom! She loves chaos!
Thanks!
This looks outstanding! Those crispy shoestring fries!!! Plus I love curry and lettuce wraps. Yum!
Thanks bri!!
This looks so good! I’m on Weight Watchers too right now so 86ing the bun will help the points!
Ya! Thanks Abigail!
Oh man, your June DOES sound like it’s going to be nuts! I feel the same about my family too…I love them, but they are totally insane!
Almost as insane as these burgers. AND, in the BEST possible way ever. Love Salmon, LOVE lettuce wraps and LOVE sweet potatoes and goat cheese. This is EPIC. Pinned!
Hehe! Thanks Taylor!