Monthly Archives: December 2011

Poached Smoked Black Cod with Fruit Salsa

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Allison Woods

This one is from the wayback machine. I don’t even know if you can get smoked cod any more. 350F serves 2 1# smoked black cod 2 roma tomatoes, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 1 red pepper, diced 1/4 c … Continue reading →

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Grilled Copper River Salmon w/Hazelnut Butter

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Allison Woods

I don’t like doing much to salmon, but the unctuousness of the hazelnuts is soooo heavenly with the salmon. Feel free to use any salmon you want. this much serves 4 2 oz. hazelnuts, toasted 1/2 c butter, softened chopped … Continue reading →

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Chilled Poached Salmon with Red Pepper Puree

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Allison Woods

A good use of leftover salmon, like there is such a thing. Sometimes I do this if there’s some that’s been in the freezer for a time.   Pour 1qt fish broth or stock, or half white wine and half … Continue reading →

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Rum Balls

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Allison Woods

Another top-secret recipe from the family arsenal. Good thing no one really reads this blog or everything would be ruined that is good about the world. Anyway, if you are one of my four readers, enjoy these. 1 small box … Continue reading →

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MARINATED MUSSELS

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Allison Woods

This comes from the excellent list of mussel recipes over at penncoveshellfish.com. Nice unexpected choice for a potluck. This is a favorite recipe for either our Penn Cove Mussels or our Mediterranean Mussels that is very simple to prepare and … Continue reading →

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Seared Tuna with Brandy and Shallot Reduction

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Allison Woods

I got this one from Epicurious, they got it from Jay Wetzel. I think it would be interesting to make with halibut or salmon. yield: Serves 2, can be doubled In this simple but irresistible recipe from Aqua in San … Continue reading →

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Kaspar’s Curried Mussels

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Allison Woods

  One of about a half-dozen recipes I use for mussels. They are abundant and inexpensive here. 1 cup dry white wine 1 cup heavy cream 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 stalk fresh lemongrass* (lower 6 … Continue reading →

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Baked Halibut Soup

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Allison Woods

Also known as “Low Tide” ™ Jerry Crangi, or “$100 soup, because that’s about what it costs to make a batch. It’s incredibly good though, and sometimes trimmings can be found for some of the fishes. Feel free to vary … Continue reading →

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Sabzi Rangarang (mixed vegetables in spicy sauce)

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Allison Woods

I found this one in the Seattle Times, they got it out of a cookbook. When I make it, it’s often just a couple of vegetables, say, white potatoes, tomatoes, and onion. Be careful not to overcook or it becomes … Continue reading →

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Red Lentil Purée

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Allison Woods

Another dead simple appetizer spread type thing. Nice on a mezze plate. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free. 1c red lentils 11/2 c h2o Boil 2 minutes, let stand, covered, another 12 minutes. Blend with 1/3 c evoo, 1/4 c fresh lemon … Continue reading →

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