Salmon Banh Mi Sandwich is a West Coast and Vietnamese fusion with pickled carrot, daikon radish, sriracha mayo and fresh herbs. Fresh, airy baguette rolls hold all the ingredients for this flavor packed sandwich. A twist on the classic, this banh mi sandwich is made with wild salmon glazed in hoisin sauce and quickly pan cooked. Wild Salmon Vs. Farmed Salmon Wild caught salmon is the only choice when preparing the freshest meals. Here, in the Pacific Northwest, we are lucky enough to have the freshest salmon to choose from. Local companies such as Eva’s Wild and Wild Alaskan Company provide sustainably caught wild salmon. You can always tell wild…
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Flanken-Cut Short Ribs marinated in a sweet and slightly smoky raspberry chipotle sauce then grilled and garnished with chopped onion tops. Flanken-cut short ribs are thinly sliced across the rib bone, making them a quick cooking cut of beef. Unlike English short ribs, used in low and slow cooking, flanken-cut short ribs are made for grilling. Grilled meat really showcases the quality of the cut, make sure to shop locally and know where your food comes from. I find that quality, locally farmed meat satisfies your hunger and I really believe this is due to being fed the best quality feed and being free range. Using locally sourced meat products…
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Decadent Ricotta Stuffed French Toast with thick cut rustic French bread, sweet raspberry sauce, whipped cream and ricotta filling. Made just for two for those cozy mornings but can definitely be doubled for more servings. This thick cut bread from The Essential Baking Company is perfect for soaking up the rich cinnamon laced egg mixture. Stuffed with a lightly sweetened ricotta cheese mixture that pairs perfectly with tart and sweet raspberries. Raspberries are used two ways in this indulgent breakfast. Raspberry freezer jam is a staple in my kitchen. Every Summer I make a large batch with farm fresh raspberries. It’s so easy to make and store in the freezer…
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Farmer’s Fried Goat Cheese Salad with fresh, seasonal greens, cucumber, radish and garden peas and a shallot Dijon vinaigrette. Whether you have your own vegetable garden or frequent the local Farmer’s Market, you can create a beautiful salad from your bounty of produce. During these hot and unusually muggy days of summer, we look towards quick, fresh dinner ideas. This salad takes all those seasonal veggies and layers them into a beautiful summer salad. It is so pretty that it almost doubles as a table centerpiece with beautiful scalloped edged butter lettuce and lacy arugula. Halved pea pods, thinly sliced radish and cucumber add a whimsical and artsy touch. And…
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15 Minute Salmon Salad combines all the freshness of Spring vegetables with tender baked salmon in a lemon shallot vinaigrette. Butter lettuce creates a slightly sweet and tender bed for lightly seasoned wild salmon. Easter Egg radish slices are tucked in along with sugar peas and quartered hard boiled eggs. All drizzled with a light vinaigrette made with lemon, shallot, Dijon mustard and agave to sweeten. Fresh, wild salmon is always a yes for me. You can always tell wild caught salmon from farmed just by the difference in color. Wild salmon is bright orange / red in color and has a firmer texture. This is from swimming in natural…
