Followers of this blog know that when it comes to fish, salmon is the family favorite. It is readily available, affordable when purchased in bulk, and quite versatile as evidenced here, here and here. We do salmon many different ways and they're all quite tasty, but in my … [Read more...] about Smoked Salmon for the Rest of Us
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Crab on the Grill: Keep Your Kitchen Cool
When it comes to grilling, some things are obvious. Burgers, hot dogs, steaks, chicken. But others are less obvious. Pizza, pineapple, asparagus, crab. Crab? Yes, crab. Why not crab? That's what I thought to myself a few years ago when we found ourselves with two pounds of … [Read more...] about Crab on the Grill: Keep Your Kitchen Cool
Norwegian meets Cajun – Blackened Salmon Happens
Minnesotans take great pride in telling people where their ancestors came from and for the most part there are only three places of origin. Norway, Sweden or Germany. If you have relatives who came from anywhere else, say, Poland, you are considered "exotic." I'm a 50/50 … [Read more...] about Norwegian meets Cajun – Blackened Salmon Happens
Cedar Plank Salmon – It’s not just for the pros
Mention the word salmon to most people and they will most likely have a polarized reaction. Either they hate it or they love it. I have been in the lover's camp for as long as I can remember. The same holds true for the rest of The O6 (that's what I call my … [Read more...] about Cedar Plank Salmon – It’s not just for the pros