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Salmon Crepes Mornay and Salmon Giveaway!

Crepes are so easy to make.  Really.  Once you get the hang of it, its just like making pancakes.  Nope, I’m not crazy (I know that’s what you’re thinking) just completely in love with crepes.  Crepes...

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The Great Alaskan Canned Salmon Giveaway!

Huge gigantic thanks to everyone who entered the Pure Alaskan Salmon Company canned salmon giveaway!  This is the most difficult part of giveaways,  there can only be one winner.     I wish I could...

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Avocado, Tomato and Cucumber Salsa with Fresh Basil

I’ve got a big yellow bowl sitting on my kitchen counter.  I love that bowl.  It looks like sunshine.  And it’s overflowing with all my beautifully delicious fruits and veggies.   I also love my big...

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Grilled Salmon Tacos with Chipotle Lime Crema and Fresh Cilantro Slaw… and a...

It’s amazing how far I will travel for a good taco.  Not just any taco, a Pacific Northwest Alaskan salmon taco!  I think it’s safe to say the Bennett Crew are crazy about tacos. Imagine my surprise...

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Cilantro Salmon

Last week I told Ranger Craig I’m in need of a field trip.  For those of you who don’t know Ranger Craig, he’s my main man, best bud, adventure partner, resident food critic and husband.  I had a...

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Roasted Mini Pepper and Fresh Basil Relish over Grilled Salmon

My youngest gal told me this morning that I talk about food all the time. Really? This, after my subtle launch into why we don’t consume sugary chocolate cupcakes on an empty morning tummy.  (can you...

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Salmon With Shallots, Garlic, Lemon, and Fresh Herbs en Papillote

It’s been one of my busiest weeks this month and I’ve got to tell you, dinner has been a challenge.  Almost every night this week I’ve resisted the urge to run in to my local market and grab a roasted...

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Lemon, Tarragon and Mustard Cream Sauce over Grilled Salmon and Spring Peas

Spring is in the air… or at least it was in the air on Saturday.  Yes, I make lots of subtle but possibly sarcastic remarks about the fantastic weather (oops there’s one!) here in the Pacific...

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Sugar-Crusted Salmon with Avocado Peach Salsa… a Guest Post by Alaska From...

It’s amazing how new friendships are born.  I’ve been following Maya at Alaska From Scratch for a while now and after a few blog comments and email correspondence she has become a cherished colleague...

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And the winner is…

Wild Salmon with Caramelized Fennel and Roasted Potatoes Although my reality is not winning an Oscar or a Golden Globe, it feels that momentous.  I’ve been honored.  As some of you know, I’ve been...

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Nori Wrapped Salmon

Working as a chef translates into many things.  Personal clients, catering, recipe development, food photography, prep chef, sometimes dishwasher/kitchen cleaner and cheese specialist (yep did that...

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Salmon en Papillote

Hands down this is one of the simplest and freshest seafood recipes.  Requiring only a few fresh ingredients…  fresh salmon, fresh herbs, sliced shallots, garlic, lemon and anything else you’d like to...

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Cinco de Mayo Recipe Round-up!

There is nothing more delicious than a blog post filled with Mexican and South American inspired recipes.  The rich, bold and spicy flavors remind me summer is on the horizon and it makes this chef...

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How To Pan Sear Fish with a Quick Pan Sauce

One of the questions I hear most is “how do I pan sear fish and make a quick sauce?”.  Pan seared fish with a quick pan sauce is one of the easiest meals to make.  And, it can be on the table in less...

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Arugula Chimichurri over Roasted Salmon and a Virtual Baby Shower

I remember when my oldest daughter was about four years old and we were hanging out on the living room floor, reading books and talking about how someday she would have a baby brother or sister. As we...

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Meyer Lemon Beurre Blanc over Salmon

Today, I’m talking sauce! Ask anyone who has known me for a while and they will tell you I love to make sauce.  Sauce seems to elevate a meal and make it feel special.  It adds another layer of flavor...

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Asian Salmon Sliders with Cilantro Lime Aioli and Marinated Cucumbers

Just when I think I’m tapped out and the creative well has gone dry, I stumble onto an interesting read or find a stack of old notebooks from years ago, brimming to the seams with ideas.  Some of the...

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Avocado, Tomato and Cucumber Salsa with Fresh Basil

I’ve got a big yellow bowl sitting on my kitchen counter.  I love that bowl.  It looks like sunshine.  And it’s overflowing with all my beautifully delicious fruits and veggies.   I also love my big...

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Cilantro Salmon

Last week I told Ranger Craig I’m in need of a field trip.  For those of you who don’t know Ranger Craig, he’s my main man, best bud, adventure partner, resident food critic and husband.  I had a...

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Sesame Seed and Nori Crusted Salmon

It’s been a whirlwind of a summer!  Travel to new locations, family visits and lots of delicious food that has inspired me to develop a new collection of tantalizing recipes for the approaching fall...

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