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Dill Sauce for Seafood

Salmon season is in full swing in the Northwest and Alaska with renewed optimism among fishing communities.  Pricing should reflect the increase in supply, so it is time to think about wild salmon when planning your menus.  Blackened, grilled, or broiled, this Dill Sauce for seafood will complement any preparation method.  Fish takes only a [...]

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Grilled Halibut with Mango-Avocado Salsa: Test Kitchen Tuesday

In addition to cookbooks, I love browsing cooking magazines. Gwyneth Paltrow was featured in the June issue of Bon Appétit, highlighting her new cookbook, My Father’s Daughter: Delicious, Easy Recipes Celebrating Family & Togetherness.  I don’t know yet if I will become a big fan of her cookbook, but I do like her attitude toward [...]

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Test Kitchen Tuesdays: Seafood Lo Mein

It’s Test Kitchen Tuesday, so it is time to add something new to the recipe collection.  Seafood Lo Mein sounds so good right now, I am looking forward to trying this recipe I discovered on emerils.com—the sesame oiled noodle cake really piques my interest.  Just glancing at the ingredient list, I can tell already that [...]

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp and Goat Cheese

Crispy prosciutto, herb-infused goat cheese, and shrimp all rolled together into an exquisite appetizer for our Sweetheart Dinner.  We enjoyed it so much we think it would be great served with a garden salad for an easy weekday meal.  Appetizer or main dish, this recipe is sure to bring out the oohs and aahs in [...]

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Light ‘Em if You’ve Got ‘Em

So what do you do when you have a Saturday in February with temperatures above 50°?  Grill here; grill now.  As much as I love the soups and comfort foods of winter, it is so good to enjoy the reminiscent flavors of summer when there is a break in the weather.  Yes, it is even [...]

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Going Wild with Blackened Salmon

Wild-caught salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, essential to a healthy diet.  Fish is one of those areas of life it is best to go wild. It is superior in taste and nutrition to farm raised, which can be a host for unwanted contaminants.  For additional information about the differences between wild and farm [...]

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Scampi-Style Tenderloin Steak: Casual Friday or Valentine Feast

When Colorado weather hits the 60′s in January, it is time to take a break from the comfort foods of winter and grill a steak.  Inspired to take it up a notch, I decided to accent the steaks with Shrimp Scampi—AMAZING!  Grilled first then finished in the pan of scampi, the butter, wine, and garlic [...]

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Shrimp Scampi: Easy & Elegant

Shrimp Scampi is a real treat served as a main course, appetizer, or as an accent on grilled meats.  This simple yet elegant dish makes any occasion special.  Serve with crusty bread to capture every garlic-lemon-butter bite. Shrimp Scampi Serves: 4 1        pound  large shrimp — peeled and deveined 1/4   cup  green onion — chopped [...]

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Ah, Chowder!

Seafood Chowder has always been a family favorite, though I don’t get around to making it often because it is a little involved.  I passed this recipe on to a friend of mine (a devout non-cook) who conscripted her son to help make it.  During the holidays he asked me why I would go to [...]

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Stuffed Mushrooms, Two Ways

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms and Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are sure to satisfy any palate—man-sized or otherwise.

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