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I tried a new product I found at the local grocery store. In the spice section, it was clearly labeled "Salmon Seasoning." It was a good decision. A plus in flavor and it had a familiar photo of Chef Phil Prudhomme, plus the ingredients listed were all natural. I jumped right into my trial baking experiment. In terms of measuring, I sprinkled an even coat of the seasoning over the salmon fillet. Ingredients Salmon fillet Butter, 1 tablespoon Olive oil, 1 teaspoon Salmon seasoning, ¼...
A tasty treat to bake and share during the holiday season. These instructions make two small loaves or one regular loaf. Ingredients 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cups whole milk or low fat 12 ounces fresh cranberries Walnuts or pecans, ¼ cup, chopped Additional butter and flour for the pans, 1 teaspoon each Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour two mini-...
This recipe was inspired by Eddie Gordon. Kevin and I were shopping at Gordon's Pumpkin Farm recently. The fennel was remarkably fresh. Mr. Gordon recommended that I slice it thin and bake on top of a white fish. It was a quite mellow addition to the halibut I used. This serves two. Ingredients Halibut, 1 filet Fennel, 4 to 5 thin slices Olive oil, 2 tsp Dried parsley, a few sprinkles Tin foil, to cover the bottom and sides Preparation Prepare the baking dish by adding enough foil to cover the...
This recipe bakes slowly all day. Perfect fall dish and great to take to family dinners. For the canned beans, I used what I had on hand. The larger can is Van Camps pork n beans in tomato sauce. The smaller can is great northern beans. Ingredients Canned beans, 29 ounces Canned beans, 15 ounces Barbecue sauce, ½ to ¾ cup Molasses, ¼ cup Ketchup, ¼ cup Yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon Ham, ½ cup diced Bacon, ½ pound Preparation Using a covered casserole...
Made with locally grown produce. This is a hearty dish as a stand-alone vegetarian meal. Give yourself some time as this recipe takes over an hour of preparation. But worth it! Ingredients Eggplants, 2 medium Water 2 quarts Salt, 1 tablespoon Olive oil, 3 tablespoons Tomatoes, 2 medium Onion, two thick slices Preparation Rinse the eggplant and slice into ½ inches pieces. Do not peel. Place in bowl, cover with water, add salt and swish around. Let it sit for 30 minutes. Prepare baking...
Bakded slices is an alternative to a fried green tomato recipe I published here in August 2017. My garden was off to a late start, yet I was so pleased to harvest green tomatoes! Ingredients Green tomatoes, 3 medium Flour, 1 and ½ cup Salt & pepper, 1/8 teaspoon each Plain yogurt, ½ cup Panko bread crumbs, 1 cup Oil spray Olive oil, 2 tablespoons Parchment paper, cut to fit Preparation Rinse the tomatoes, cut a bit of the stem end. Use three shallow bowls. Add the flour, salt and p...
Prepared in the Instant Pot. This is a recipe shared by my cousin, Debra Lloyd. One evening I was preparing corn in a big pot of water, and she suggested I try this. Two fit perfectly and two I snapped in half in a six quart pot. Ingredients Corn on the cob, 4 Water, 1 and ½ cups Preparation Shuck the corn. Place in the Instant Pot. Add the water. Close the lid and the turn the pin to close also. Use the pressure button. Set the timer to one minute. When done, do a quick release, being...
This is one of several meals you can prepare with a rotisserie chicken. You start by making soup, cooking the whole carcass. This recipe makes enough for two families. We shared the other pan with our neighbor, Starina Jones. This is a comfort food. Takes about 2 hours to prepare. Ingredients Rotisserie chicken, what's leftover from another meal Onion, ½ medium, chopped Carrots, 2 peeled and chopped Water, 2 quarts Flour, 2 cups Baking powder, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Dried oregano...
Lime-marinated halibut goes under the broiler. You can substitute cod for the halibut. You can marinate for up to 3 hours. Thank you for the recent wonderful compliments, when I was out and about. I was called the "recipe lady." Another said she loves my recipes, making most of them! Another receives a gift subscription at their home in Bothell. He recently cooked one of my recipes and loves how easy they are to prepare. Thanks everyone! Ingredients Halibut fillets, 2, 1 inch thick Limes, 2, to...
Look for blackberries growing away from busy roads. Bring garden clippers to cut back the thorny brambles. To clean, give two quick rinses and drain immediately. Measure and gently push the berries into the measuring cup. Ingredients Blackberries, 6 cups Sugar, 1 cup Flour, 1/2 cup Cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon, fresh squeezed Butter, 1 tablespoon Pastry for two crust pie Tin foil Preparation Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Line a pie pan with one pie crust. In a small...
Yum! Longtime friend Roxanne Wilbur offered to bring us peaches from her travels over the mountains. From a case of peaches, I made three batches of jam, a galette and a peach cobbler. This recipe makes 3 to 4 pints. This is a water bath canning recipe. Ingredients Peaches, 10 freestone; 5 cups chopped Sugar, 3 cups Lemon, 1 Cinnamon, 1 teaspoon Nutmeg, ½ teaspoon, freshly grated Liquid pectin, one 3-ounce packet Preparation Remove the skin of the peaches, remove pit and chop small....
Try this raisin bread with the subtle flavor of pumpkin pie spice. This is a bread-machine recipe that makes a snack bread and is great toasted in the morning. It is made with milk, egg and brown sugar. Takes 3-plus hours to make this loaf. This recipe uses soft raisins, adding moisture to the bread. It yields a pound and a half loaf. Ingredients Milk, ¾ cup Water, ¼ cup Olive oil, 1 tablespoon Egg, 1 Brown sugar, 3 tablespoons, packed Bread flour, 3 cups Salt, ¾ teaspoon...
I learned about frying food coated with cornmeal from visiting my sister, Mary Jane, in Arkansas. Eating out in Arkansas and Missouri, we ordered catfish. I enjoyed the crunchy coating of cornmeal on the catfish. There are many ways to coat fish. Flour, egg and bread crumbs. Baking fish is also an option. Baking fish means you can set the timer and walk away from the kitchen for a few minutes. Frying fish means you stay in the kitchen and watch the pan. Looking for the right moment to flip the...
Fresh from your garden. Italian parsley is easy to grow in a sunny, well drained location. We have an abundance of flat Italian parsley this year. Italian parsley reseeds itself so we have a nice raised-bed of it. One plant yielded one cup chopped fine. I used a chef’s knife to chop the leaves small. I removed stems as I chopped. I used a garlic press and a box grater for the lemon zest, on the smallest side to grate. You can adjust amounts of fresh garlic and lemon to taste. For the most b...
This is a refreshing juice made with fruit and no added sugar. Often someone will reflect on my recipes about their simplicity. They appreciate the short list of ingredients and the simple instructions. Others appreciate how my recipes use ingredients they currently have on-hand. From Aqiimuk's kitchen to yours, I wish you health and happiness. Thank you for being with me on this journey as we discover together the value of a simple life. Ingredients Seedless watermelon, 5 pounds Lime, 1...
Summertime is perfect for trying new dressing or dips to go with fresh vegetables. This recipe can also be used to spread on sandwiches or served with deep fried cod. You can also add it to a wrap that you fill with veggies, tofu or shrimp. I had two large cucumbers and a carton of cherry tomatoes that needed to be used. I keep these ingredients and replenish any that passes that "use by" date. This is a spicy recipe and the heat lingers on for a bit. Ingredients Mayonnaise, 1 cup Sweet chili...
Red currants are in season and friends are harvesting their red currant bushes. What better way to prolong the delicious richness of flavor, than making jelly. They remind me of the wild high bush cranberries that I picked in Alaska. They are full of seeds and I choose to to use a hand-crank food mill. The result was perfect. I also took care not to overcook to prevent the pectin from setting too soon. I cooked with the berries on the stem, for the first part of cooking. I took great care to...
These fresh ingredients create a saucy salsa. I used vine ripened tomatoes. A Roma tomato has a thicker pulp if you prefer a thicker salsa. Just three Serrano hot peppers, with the seeds, gives this salsa a spicy punch. For flavor, a little goes a long way! Ingredients Vine ripened tomatoes, 5 medium Serrano peppers, 3 large Cilantro, 1 bunch Lime, 1 Salt, 2 tsp Preparation This recipe uses a blender and it's easiest to add each ingredient as they are cut. Cut out the small area at the top of...
Grilled vegetables on an indoor electric grill. The surprise ingredient to grilling vegetables is white balsamic vinegar. It lightens the flavor. Splash it on but not heavily. The vegetables' flavor first comes from the grill. Use the vegetables you have on hand or shop to your preferences. Ingredients Yellow summer squash, 1 small Red onion, 2 slices Button mushrooms, 9 Orange bell pepper, a few slices Olive oil, 2 Tbsp White balsamic vinegar, 2 to 3 tsp Salt & pepper, to taste Preparation...
Goulash is a family recipe. My adopted father was Polish American. This meal was a regular favorite and adapted to our Alaskan lifestyle. My mother made this with moose burger. My polish grandmother, Margaret made sure all her favorite ingredients were stocked in our cupboards. She loved adding a can of dark kidney beans and seasoning with a bit of ground sage. I adapted the recipe by adding chopped bell pepper and substituting jarred/canned spaghetti sauce. Our original family recipe used...
Made with berries. It's June and fresh berry season. To make room in our freezer, I pulled out several containers of frozen berries from last season. I found strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and cranberries. It was a delightful selection! I used an electric dehydrator. Ingredients Berries, 12 cups Parchment paper Oil spray for cooking Preparation Drain the berries of excess liquid. Fill your blender to the 6-cup mark. Use the smoothie setting to blend. Pour into a bowl. Repeat. Measure...
Any chili sauce will work. I used one from Vietnam found in an Asian store or Asian aisle of the grocery store. This recipe can be simply made. Scoop and plop the Mayo and chili garlic sauce. Add the Worcestershire by two quick splashes. The lemon juice brings the entire dressing together. After you add to the shrimp salad, mix the dressing in, looking to coat the greens. This served three. Ingredients Mayonnaise, 1/2 Cup Chili Garlic Sauce, 1 teaspoon Lemon, 1/2 fresh squeezed Worcestershire...
Fresh local seafood is wonderful! I pulled out my largest aluminum bowl to hold the shrimp. Alive, jumping around. I kept them in the bowl until ready to cook. I cooked them immediately. I pulled out my very large canner, to boil the shrimp. I use a Brita water filter to filter the cooking water. I filter the water and add sea salt to the cooking pot. Coonstripe shrimp are sweet and we enjoy them warm. They are cooked whole. The water must cover the shrimp in the cooking pot. Ingredients Fresh s...
My first harvest of rhubarb this year yielded 8 cups chopped. To harvest, I twist and pull from the base of each stalk. Then I cut off and discard the leaves. I keep the lower base in water to keep them fresh. Then chop fresh, about an inch from each end. Then chop into one-half inch pieces. When chopped for this recipe, use immediately. Freeze the remainder, raw, in freezer bags or containers. Ingredients Rhubarb, 7 ribs (4 cups chopped) Flour (1 cup) Oatmeal (3/4 cup) Brown sugar (1 cup)...
Red potatoes are our favorite. Asparagus is one of our favorite vegetables. A hot oven on a cool day with herbs wafting throughout the house is very pleasant. With plenty of herbs, salt is not necessary for this recipe. Ingredients Red potatoes, 3 medium per serving Asparagus, 1/3 lb. Olive oil, ¼ cup Italian herbs, 2 tbsp Garlic granules, 1 tsp Preparation Clean the asparagus and remove the hard ends. Set aside. Peeling the potatoes is not necessary, simply cut away where the potato...
