The Pacific Northwest is home to a number of precious culinary gems – some classic, like wild Alaskan seafood, Washington berries and apples, and Oregon cheeses and hazelnuts, and others more recently polished to take their places in the repertoires
Horseradish-crusted Salmon with Bastard Bordelaise
This might well be the best salmon I’ve ever tasted. Yesterday was our wedding anniversary, and I wanted to make something special. Since I’m a fish-and-vegetarian and the primary cook in my household, my red meat-loving husband rarely gets to
Alaskan Fishermen Fight to Protect Waters
A coalition of Alaskan fishermen, Alaska natives, and conservation groups are coming together this week at the Seattle Fish Expo to urge President-elect Barack Obama to re-establish protection of the fishing waters in Bristol Bay and parts of the Bering
Salmon-Potato Cakes with Greens and Dill Cream
Tighter budgets can still produce wonderful seafood meals. This preparation is relatively simple and quick, and can make use of leftovers: Friday night’s mashed potatoes and broiled salmon find new life in these savory cakes. They can stand alone as
Smoked Salmon Fried Rice
Fried rice is one of those dishes that you can keep at the back of your mind and make on a few minutes’ notice with just about anything you have in your fridge. There are a few staple ingredients that
Oven-poached Halibut with Lemons and Olives
Sometimes the most interesting creations are accidents. This recipe is not the one I intended to write, and yet it is now one of my favorites, a discovery I made thanks to the uniform bags I buy bulk goods in,
Classic Oyster Stuffing
The winter holidays are a great time for preserving old traditions and starting new ones. Whether your Thanksgiving table is spread with a motley assortment of potluck dishes brought by friends, a gleaming feast catered by the chef of the