fish & seafood

a gluten-free lunch on the fly

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I love fish sticks, it’s true. I do not know how this love developed.  I even like the icky ones made from minced fish parts and who knows what else.  I am a savvy shopper though and I steer clear of those fat laden, nasty bits.  There are some good brands out there that have, [...]

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saucy Thai shrimp noodles w/ nam jim

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I am frustrated on a daily basis about the lack of decent restaurants in this godforsaken town. One look at the local restaurant scene and one would think that the town was designed for the college students. Granted this is a University town, obviously I am not talking about Berkeley, but it would be nice [...]

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warm salsa, shortcut confessions and a fish taco

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What shortcuts do you keep in the pantry?  With all this recent talk of the Food Revolution and cooking from scratch I do have a confession to make.  I do use some prepared foods.  I am not ashamed about it, it is still better than a drive through.  There are those days when soccer or [...]

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momofuku inspired soba and halibut

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I come by my love for halibut naturally.  My great grandfather was a halibut fisherman.  I doubt very much that he ate it like this, but I often wonder just how they did eat it.  Did they experiment or make the same dishes over and over?  There is no one left to ask those questions [...]

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sole for your weeknight soul

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This is a quick variation on a piccata.  At least that is what I’m going with.  It has the basic lemons, capers and a splash of wine.  I love this meal because it feels really special but is one of the speediest of weeknight meals.  Monday is “fresh fish” day at the co-op, find out [...]

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scallops and sungold cherry tomatoes

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Usually by the middle of September we would have had a hard frost. This summer is an exception, and I am very thankful. I have a very hard time changing from summer to fall. I think fall is nice, but summer is so short that I really don’t relish the idea of fall looming on [...]

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Stir-Fried Salmon with Caramelized Lemon

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I originally wanted to call this *Sticky Lemon Salmon* but I did not get warm results. I happen to love that title but alas I have bowed to peer pressure, again. This is such an amazing meal! Salmon and lemons have always been a good match. I found a recipe that will have you loving [...]

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Cinco de Mayo Shrimp with Mojo

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We were invited to a Cinco de Mayo celebration over the weekend, originally I was thinking carnitas. Then I wasn’t sure if bringing pork to the celebration, under these circumstances (H1N1 Swine Flu outbreak), would be in good taste so I decided on the camerones. Camerones is Spanish for shrimp. I have a recipe from [...]

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Pan Seared Wild Salmon & Spring Pea Purée

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Every spring I eagerly wait in anticipation first for halibut season, then for the wild salmon. I cannot bring myself to purchase the inferior farmed salmon. I would rather have just a tiny bit of the good stuff than a platter or the other. Once you have tasted the wild you will know why. It [...]

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Cioppino

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Cioppino is an Italian seafood stew that originated near San Francisco, as legend has it. It is a delicious tomato wine broth with any variety of fish and shellfish available. I find that it makes a hearty winter meal and is great as a party dish. This picture does not do it justice. This is [...]

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cheesy tuna potato casserole

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When Dad is out of town, Mom makes easy food. They love it. This is a take on the “sh*t on a shingle” of my childhood. I think that this is better and even easier to make. I used Alexia oven fries, but you could do it the hard way by making your own potato [...]

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