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Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Snack Table

Growing up my parents never allowed us to eat snacks on Thanksgiving. I suspect this tradition stemmed from my mom not wanting her 10-hour day in the kitchen to be for not, and the desire for a costly multi-course meal for a family of eight to be completely devoured by ravenous children. When I moved to the mainland for college I discovered that not all families function the way mine did. In fact, I quickly learned that snacks and Thanksgiving go hand-in-hand for some clans, especially those who enjoy watching professional football on Turkey Day. If your Thanksgiving Day includes … Continue reading →

Egg-cellent Egg Recipes

Here’s a fact about me that very, very few people know: When I was pregnant with my daughter I didn’t crave ice cream, pickles or greasy cheeseburgers; rather during the last four months of my pregnancy all I could think about was deviled eggs. When would I be able to get my next fix, how many cartons of eggs could I buy without the sales clerk getting suspicious and occasionally, who could I persuade to make them for me. There was one cameraman that I worked with on a regular basis at the TV stationed I was employed at who … Continue reading →

Healthy Grilling: Super Summer Salmon Salad

According to the American Heart Association, adults should be eating two servings of fish, especially oily fish that are high in omega-3 fatty-acids, such as salmon and trout, at least twice a week to maintain a healthy heart. One of my favorite ways to prepare salmon is on the grill. I especially love wild salmon, but according to my fishmonger, the famous Copper River salmon is in short supply this year. If you already have your grill set up for the summer season you might consider making the following recipe for a grilled salmon salad with an Asian inspired dressing. … Continue reading →

Get Ready to Grill

May is National BBQ month. It is also the time of year that we honor the special ladies in our lives who have spent countless hours slaving over hot stoves to get dinner on the table. So what better time to say thank you then by firing up the grill and whipping up a simple (yet delicious) meal for M-O-M. For the past few days I have been guest blogging in FOOD with the hopes of inspiring semi-regular cooks to get in the kitchen and let their culinary skills take over. For this grill blog I dug deep into my … Continue reading →

Grilling Up a Mother’s Day Feast

While the rest of the world was dining out on Mother’s Day my dad consistently chose to use the occasion to unveil a new dish in honor of my mom. Since we lived in Hawaii the recipe typically involved my dad’s trusty grill and a few of his special spices. If your hubby is the family cook and grabs for the tongs instead of the telephone (to call in dinner reservations) on Mother’s Day then you might consider passing on these recipes to him. The first is a traditional baby back rib recipe (my mom loves ribs) that can easily … Continue reading →

Friday Fish Favorites

You know Good Friday is right around the corner when your local fishmonger is offering incredible deals on fresh seafood. I just got back from the market and it was filled with people purchasing ingredients for their Friday fish fry (or bakes, or grills, etc.). And here I thought there would be a run on Easter hams and lamb. First things first, I suppose. In any event, I thought I would share the fish recipe I am planning to prepare this Friday and one that my mother used to prepare when I was growing up in Hawaii. Both are extremely … Continue reading →

Salmon with Pineapple Orange Salsa

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This is an outstanding salmon dish introduced to me by an outstanding cook – my sister. She shared this recipe with me when I was first dating my now-husband. I think it’s one of the reasons he married me. This and my chocolate chip cookies with toffee bits, but that’s another blog. The salmon has a light, caramelized coating and the fruity/spicy salsa gives it some extra sweetness and zip. The salsa is so tasty, you’ll want to heap it on the fish, almost like a small side dish. It’s also very easy to prepare. So if you’re trying to … Continue reading →