If you live in Seattle, it’s required by state law to consume wild salmon during the summer or at least it feels that way. As a result, I end up with a lot of leftovers, so I created this easy salmon cakes recipe. Lately, I’ve been grilling more than we need in order to use the … [Read more...] about Recipe: Easy Salmon Cakes with Avocado Basil Dressing
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How to Make Planked Salmon (or any other fish)
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 How to Make Planked Salmon (or any other fish)
Recipe: Easy Tuna Ceviche
This is an easy tuna ceviche recipe that can also work with salmon. Ceviche is a classic of South American cuisine that is “cooked” in lemon and lime juice – decidedly non-French, but terrific and refreshing nonetheless. I like to serve it with puff pastry but it is equally … [Read more...] about Recipe: Easy Tuna Ceviche
Shrimp Pasta with Tarragon & Wilted Greens
A small, tiny pot inspired this shrimp pasta. It started as just a tiny container from a local nursery. Then, like something out of a 1950s horror film, by August last summer, my French tarragon grew into a green tendril monster on the patio of my Seattle home. On a chilly … [Read more...] about Shrimp Pasta with Tarragon & Wilted Greens
Grilled Lamb with Rosemary & Olives and Instant Pot White Beans (Recipe)
This grilled lamb dish is my favorite recipe from The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry. In the book, it's listed by its French name, Agneau grillé mariné aux olives, artichauts et tomates. People who say they don't like lamb (like my mother) will like this dish. The earthy … [Read more...] about Grilled Lamb with Rosemary & Olives and Instant Pot White Beans (Recipe)