Louisiana’s official dish, gumbo, is a savory stew that typically includes a wide variety of meats, seafood, poultry, and vegetables. Of course, every accomplished cook likely has their own tried-and-true method for creating this dish. Still, we’re confident that many of these variations will make delicious additions to your recipe collection. Slow-cooked meats in a …
Salmon is a versatile ingredient that is common in most world cuisines. It will enhance any meal whether you’re splurging on top-quality fresh fillets or smoked salmon or getting by on the canned variety. Plus, it is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which can help decrease inflammation in your body and support brain health. With …
The official state cuisine of the state of Louisiana, gumbo features the goodness of meat, seafood, chicken and veggies. Every good cook in the state has their own version of this delicious dish, but we are certain that our recipe will be a great one to add to the soup file in your recipe box. …
Fish tacos are a crowd pleaser in my home. Our family loves to try a variety of different fish, from Tilapia to salmon. We also love to make different slaw recipes. I can say that every fish taco recipe on this list has been amazing, and I highly recommend these tasty tacos, which are about …
I know that seafood is a controversial subject. For every person who loves seafood, there’s another who hates it. I have to admit that I wasn’t a big fan of mussels until I learned how to cook them correctly. Now, I cook steamed mussels all the time. In fact, I’ve convinced a lot of people …
Salmon season has literally just begun in the last week here on the West coast so I made her Wild Salmon Recipe with Dill Butter & Fennel. One word: Unfreakingbelievable. Sure, the salmon was fresh. And yes, the dill was just picked. And of course, the fennel came from my CSA. But even if everything …
When you think about versatile foods, do you think about shrimp? You might not really consider shrimp the best seafood out there, but I might have to argue with you there. Shrimp fits with almost any type of cuisine, and it can be eaten as part of any meal of the day. Basically, if you …
The first time I tried calamari, I was a bit reluctant. I’m an adventurous eater, but squid was outside my comfort zone. Of course, once I had that first bite, I fell in love. Good calamari can be hard to find, and I’ve tried lots of recipes over the years. If you’ve never tried calamari, …
Aside from the hipster hotties (do people still say “hotties”?), the best thing about living in Vancouver is having access to super fresh, Oceanwise seafood. Like tuna. I don’t eat tuna too often because of the high levels of mercury the meat contains* but when I do, I sear it barely rare and enjoy lasciviously with a big bottle …
All you really need are a few seasonal ingredients and some fish. A Note on Your Fish: Clams are pretty much always Ocean wise. Farmed mussels are typically a good choice when it comes to inhaling seafood – just make sure they’re “off-bottom culture” and not dredged from the seabed. If you have them in your area, the ones from …
I love jam. I love appetizers. And shrimp and grits. Now put all those things together and you have Shrimp and Grits with Avocado & Hot Mango Salsa with Salt Spring Kitchen Co’s Hot Mango Jam. And damn good company. When asked if I’d create a savory recipe using an all-natural, anti-additive jam I instantly …