Great cooks don’t just have an enormous mental catalogue of different tasty recipes; they have a solid knowledge of basic preparations: grilling, sauteing, broiling, poaching, baking – each of which can be applied to a number of different foods, from
Seafood is for Lovers: Top 5 Romantic Dishes for Two
Still basking in a warm glow from Valentine’s Day? If you’d like to recreate some of that candlelit magic at home, here are 5 of our favorite seafood dishes for two. Whether you want a quick appetizer before heading out
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,
Budget Meals: Shrimp and Potatoes – 3 Ways!
This is a great way to stretch your grocery dollars while feeding a family. It’s filling, healthful, and quick to make, no matter which style you pick. There are a nearly infinite number of ways you can riff on this
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
Margarita Shrimp with Peas
One evening, I wanted to fix shrimp, but found we were completely out of ingredients for my stand-by preparations. We had made margaritas the night before, and so had tequila, triple sec, and fresh limes already on hand. The result