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Roasted Salmon & Fennel, with Pistachio Gremolata

By Cat, Sept 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Fish & Seafood Menu; 2. Salmon (About); Other sites: Fine Cooking’s One-Pan Dinner Recipe Ideas (2) It was the pistachios that first attracted me to this recipe. But when I realized is is so quick … Continue reading

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Basic Pan-Grilled Salmon

By Cat, Sept 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Fish & Seafood Menu; 2. Salmon (About) I make this recipe frequently because it is quick and oh so easy. I only use wild-caught salmon, preferring the darker meat of … Continue reading

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Salmon (About)

By Cat, Sept 2015; updated June 2022 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Salmon is a fatty fish, but don’t let that dissuade you, as its fat is the kind that is really really good for you (if it’s Alaskan wild-caught … Continue reading

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Five-Spice Glazed Roast Salmon with Sesame Green Beans

By Cat, Jan, 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Salmon is my all-time favorite fish. We used to have wild land-locked Kokanee salmon in our beautiful Flathead Lake, so I grew up eating and loving them. Sadly, they are gone from … Continue reading

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Asian Roast Salmon, Japanese Style

By Cat, Jan, 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Fish and Seafood Menu; 2. Asian Menu;  I’ve not tried this yet, mainly because when fresh-caught wild salmon is available, it’s too hot to use my oven, especially at 450°F. Use only wild-caught … Continue reading

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Salmon Coconut Curry

By Cat, Jan, 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Salmon has a great affinity with curry and fruit.  My recipe for Salmon with Curried Balsamic-Orange Glaze is a staple in my home, when wild salmon is available. And this recipe, … Continue reading

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Arugula Salad with Ricotta Salata

By Cat, December 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salads Menu; 2. Mediterranean Menu After a bleak, cold winter, nothing is more welcome than fresh spring greens. Spinach is probably the first to show a green sprout if … Continue reading

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Sourdough Panzanella with Grilled Chicken Salad

By Cat,  June 2012 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salads Menu; 2. Breads Menu; 3. Florentine Bread Salad I know it sounds kinda weird with bread as the main salad ingredient, but it really is good – think of a Caesar Salad, or … Continue reading

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Florentine Bread Salad

By Cat,  June 2012 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salads Menu; 2. Breads Menu; 3. Sourdough Panzanella with Grilled Chicken Salad I know it sounds kinda weird with bread as the main salad ingredient, but it really is good – think of … Continue reading

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Avoiding Wheat

By Cat, Sept 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also (other site): Wheat Free.org (12) for great description of various wheat free and gluten-free flours. If you are interested in avoiding wheat, try a wheat-free flour from Luci Lock (see Wheat Free Baking … Continue reading

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