RECIPE: Soft Shell Crab Sandwich

How do you celebrate soft shell crab season? If you’re like us, you order soft shell crabs every time you see them on a menu. On weekends, we buy them, dredge them in cornmeal and sauté them, impressing family with our culinary skills (there’s nothing easier than sautéing—just don’t tell them). If you’re a professional…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Riesling, The Best Wine For Sushi

This week we attended a trade event called Riesling & Co. World Tour 2011, sponsored by GermanWineUSA.com, a trade association that aims to heighten awareness of the quality and special nature of German wines. A revelation: the best wine for sushi may be Riesling. At most wine tastings, there’s a selection of cheeses, breads, and…
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RECIPE: Baked Apple-Balsamic Salmon

[1] Spruce up weekday salmon with apples and balsamic (photo © U.S. Apple Association). [2] Use Granny Smiths or other green apples (photo © Good Eggs).   Looking for a new way to prepare salmon? In this recipe from the U.S. Apple Association, a bit of apple jelly and balsamic vinegar add fresh flavors. Serve…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Sustainable Seafood

Atlantic Cod is endangered. Switch to Pacificcod. Photo courtesy McCormick. Get a recipe for beer battered cod.   You may see plenty of fish in the market or on restaurant menus, but the world’s population of wild seafood is threatened with extinction. Over-fishing and lack of fishing regulation have depleted numerous varieties of fish, including…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Check If Fish Is Cooked

Yesterday we suggested that you roast fish more often and included an easy recipe. The only difficult part of roasting fish is determining when it’s done. A key reason some people don’t like fish is because they grew up with overcooked, dry, “fishy” fish. While each recipe has time guidelines, it requires some experimentation with…
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