In summer months (also known as salmon season here in Seattle), I make this planked salmon about once a week. Before I moved to Seattle in the 1990s, I'd never heard of cooking on a plank, and frankly, it sounded like a strange concept. But then, I'd also never been hiking in the … [Read more...] about Easy Planked Salmon (or any other fish)
Recipe: Salade Niçoise
I first encountered Salade Niçoise in a most embarrassing way -- by reading about it in a cheap romance novel. The salad appeared in a typically evocative of a dime store read. A beautiful protagonist perched at a table under a striped umbrella on an immaculate beach in Cannes … [Read more...] about Recipe: Salade Niçoise
Black Bean, Greens and Corn Veggie Burgers (Gluten-Free)
So I used buy these manufactured black bean burgers in the frozen section. They were fine. A little tough, a tad cardboard-ish, but they would get the job done. Then, after working on my second book, I couldn't bring myself to buy processed veggie burgers anymore. So, I went on a … [Read more...] about Black Bean, Greens and Corn Veggie Burgers (Gluten-Free)
Mushroom and Lentil Burgers
Years ago, I found myself the only vegetarian at a barbecue hosted by co-workers. I've dabbled with vegetarianism on and off; this was during one of my "on" phases. Thoughtfully, or so I thought, I packed my own frozen meatless patties so no would even notice that I wasn't eating … [Read more...] about Mushroom and Lentil Burgers
A Cheat Sheet to Flavor Profiles
What makes something taste Italian or Cajun or Moroccan? Here's a quick guide to understanding flavor profiles and how ingredients work together to define various cuisines. What is a flavor profile, anyway? At its most basic, a flavor profile is made up of ingredients that help … [Read more...] about A Cheat Sheet to Flavor Profiles
