When I was 10 years old, I decided to become a pescatarian. My parents were very worried, but I am sure I ate more protein than I needed between seafood a few times a week and a daily dose of cheese. When I went to college, I went on a date (with my now-husband) and he asked me if I wanted to try ...
Wild Salmon Burgers Recipe
The past two nights I set 5 places at the dinner table and I could not have been more grateful or HAPPY. All three of my kids are home, and although it will be a short time that we're all together, I'll take what I can get! I am going to pull back a little from social media and lengthy blogposts ...
Wild Halibut with Thai Coconut Sauce Recipe
When am I going to finally go to Thailand and eat their delicious food? It is one of my favorite cuisines. Suffice it to say I am definitely not going any time soon since I am in full book mode right now! I don't think I've mentioned in the last 5 minutes that my book is coming out on June 13th. ...
Deconstructed Salmon Sushi Bowls Recipe
Yippee! It's Copper River salmon season! I love, love, love wild salmon, but the best of the bunch is Copper River, which is available for a very short time May through June. It's the most silky, rich salmon ever. It's also the most expensive, but worth it, in my opinion. In honor of the season, ...
Roasted Fish with Chermoula Recipe
Happy St. Patrick's Day! I am hoping you made something naturally green this morning, like these Green Muffins or Green Pancakes, and rejected green-dyed bagels. A green juice would be rather appropriate today, as well. Now let's move on. ;) Not only is it St. Patrick's Day, but it is also a mere ...
Spiced Halibut and Lime Skewers Recipe
I don't know about you, but to me the perfect recipe is one that is tasty, easy, healthful, and appeals to everyone in my family. That is a tall order for sure. Most people that I talk to in my classes struggle with having a wide range of great entree recipes and that's where I have a hard time, ...
shrimp and mixed vegetables with coconut-basil sauce recipe
I was talking to some friends the other day about our college-aged daughters, some of whom already live in off-campus housing and are no longer on meal plans. That is, they have divorced themselves from dining hall food and have embraced the world of kitchenettes and home cooking. I remember my ...
California Nicoise Salad Recipe
I just arrived in New York for my annual summer vacay with my parents, my sisters and their families. We've descended upon my parents' house in Long Island for a week of old fashioned backyard fun with a few trips to the beach and the ice cream parlor. It also involves some serious menu planning ...
Mediterranean Fish in Parchment recipe
You see that beautiful piece of fish down there? That is my idea of a perfect dinner -- simple, healthy, light, delicious, seasonal, easy-to-make. If my family didn't thrive on an ever-changing dinner menu, I would love to eat this twice a week with a fresh salad and a glass of rosé. ...
wild salmon patties recipe (gluten-free and paleo)
Happy new year! I’m just curious, are you on a cleanse? Which one? There are soooo many, I’m not sure if you’ve noticed. I have noticed, because I live in LA and I teach cooking classes all the time and once I resume teaching tomorrow, I’m going to hear all about what cleanses my students are ...
Slow Roasted Wild Salmon with Mango-Cucumber Salsa Recipe
When I was about 10 years old, I decided I disliked beef and poultry enough that I would give them up for good. I was a pre-teen pescatarian, limiting my "animal" consumption to fish alone which created a bit of anxiety for my parents. The concern was that I wouldn't get enough protein since I was ...