While most Americans think of corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day, seafood and fish dishes are in many ways more traditional Irish fare. Savory pies and cobblers are favorites throughout the region, either wrapped in flaky pastry, or
Spring Seafood Stew
With winter melting away, many of us are looking for lighter meals that fit with springtime appetites (and pre-summer diets). This is a gorgeous, tasty preparation – introducing your local market’s spring vegetables, as well as adding warm flavors to
Menu: Obama’s Inauguration Luncheon
Okay, so word on the street is that Barack Obama’s favorite foods include pizza, chili, and pumpkin pie – further proof that he is, after all, “a man of the people.” On the healthy side, he’s into trail mix, spinach,
Quick Creamy Scallops
This is a rich and creamy dish that’s simple to prepare – put a pot of rice on before you start, and you can be seated at the table in 25 minutes. The sherry boosts the flavor of the mushrooms
Simple Sauces: Piccata
When it comes to seafood, often simplest is best – quick and easy cooking techniques ensure that fish retains its natural flavor and keeps it from becoming overcooked or dry. Pan sauté any thin fillet – halibut, swordfish, tuna, salmon,
Saké Seafood Marinade
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
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