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Salmon en Papillote with Dill and Thyme

This simple and classic French fish dish is traditionally steamed in the oven using parchment paper (hence the name), but you may also use aluminum foil (pictured) if you want to add additional oils and/or wine, as this recipe calls for. Typically served in paper or foil after cooking, salmon en papillote ‘s fragrant and beautiful presentation always makes it an esteemed, polished, and sought-after choice for dinner parties.

Remember when macaroni art and burnt toast was enough? Well, as you’ve aged, so has mom’s need for a more sophisticated, practical Mother’s Day gift. Lucky for you, we’ve taken the guesswork out and offered up our proven picks to make Mom the superstar this Sunday.

…this may even get you a batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies.

These outrageously beautiful blooms are popping open all over Hampton Roads right now. A garden favorite, who doesn’t love the low maintenance, ruffly big flowers of a peony? These blooms are the quintessential cut flower, so remember to cut the blooms and bring them inside for colorful indoor vases. Peonies come in several varieties: Tree peonies, Herbaceous peonies and a cross of the two -- Itoh peonies.

Featured Recipe Exclusively for McDonald Garden Center

Tian Méditerranéen

A classic French Mediterranean vegetarian dish, this fresh side is perfect for your Saturday evening cookout. Fragrant, colorful and easy to make, Tian Méditerranéen brings the elegance of the French Riviera to your table.

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