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Crayfish with Asparagus and Morels

The flavors of spring are delicate. The first tender emerging shoots and mushrooms usually don’t have the robust flavors of summer’s produce and need careful handling to bring out their best qualities. There are exceptions, of course. The first ramps of the year are thought by many to be the most potent and pungent of the season. But many other wild spring foods – morel mushrooms, fiddlehead ferns, wild asparagus and the like – are best appreciated when lightly cooked …

Grilled salmon tacos with condiments
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Grilled Salmon Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa

Try these healthy, quick and easy fish tacos that the entire family will love, made with smoky-spicy grilled salmon, zesty mango-avocado salsa and low-fat lime mayonnaise. Not only do grilled salmon tacos taste great, they can be good for the environment too. Wild-caught salmon make these tacos a sustainable choice. If you can’t find fresh or frozen wild-caught salmon, choose another U.S. or Canadian wild fish like halibut, striped bass or line-caught cod.  We used salmon steaks because we like …

Crisp Caviar Spoons Wide
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Presenting… Caviar!

Once the symbol of opulence, caviars & roes are still among the ultimate delicacies, in a league shared only with truffles, champagne and saffron. Not so long ago, caviar could only mean ultra-expensive beluga caviar served with a mother-of-pearl spoon. Today, roe options from other types of fish can still offer an over-the-top experience at a much more affordable price.  With excellent domestic farm-raised caviar readily available, we can enjoy a delicacy that was once reserved only for royalty and …

Rhubarb, Pear & Raspberry Tart
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A Taste of Summer: Two Rhubarb Recipes, Savory & Sweet

Rhubarb has often been called the “pie plant.” It’s true that the unique, tart flavor of rhubarb has made it a favorite in pies, crisps & crumbles, but it’s also a fantastic ingredient in tangy sauces, chutneys & compotes that make a great accompaniment to savory dishes, including meats, fish & fowl. Originally cultivated in Asia over 2,000 years ago for its medicinal qualities, it was not until the 18th century that rhubarb was grown for culinary purposes in Britain and …

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Southeast Asian Spring Rolls

This “fresh” spring roll is a classic in both Vietnamese and Thai cuisines. Unlike other spring rolls, this light & lively version is not fried, but is wrapped in a thin, translucent sheet of rice paper. The herbaceaous filling, too, is very refreshing, yet hearty & satisfying. Our version is made with leftover grilled chicken and poached shrimp, but you can use virtually anything you want, including tofu or grilled veggies. Spring rolls are typically served with a sweet-savory-spicy dipping …