Teriyaki Salmon, Shrimp and Vegetable Kabobs

July 30, 2008

My husband purchased a new gas grill at Home Depot just a few weeks before summer loomed its hot head, but BBQ season was almost at its last stretch when we fired it up. Read more


Sculpin Fish in Miso Broth

July 1, 2008

Since I started this blog last year, I have grown a habit of harassing fellow store customers for recipes. Somehow, these interactions have been addicting, not only for the fresh kitchen ideas, but also for the sense of kinship they bring. Read more


Seared Salmon with Kiwi-Mango Salsa

June 30, 2008

A few days ago, I received a letter from our company’s food purveyor, Sysco, containing an update on the salmonella outbreak. Although the correspondence assures us, the buyers, that Read more


Tilapia Fillets with Black Bean Sauce

April 13, 2008

Redolent with black beans, garlic and chili, this tilapia recipe is an interesting adventure for the palate! Black bean sauce is a constant feature in chinese cookery and is an excellent basis for seafood. However, I am not a big fan of the commercially-prepared variety because of Read more


Crispy-Fried Smelt Fish

February 23, 2008

Although deep-fried smelt is a favorite in my house, I balk at cooking it frequently primarily because of the amount of cleaning involved. Two to three pounds mean around 50 to 100 small fish I have to remove gills from, and two or three pounds sometimes is not even enough for the huge appetite we have for this dish. Read more


Galunggong Fish Lumpia

February 10, 2008

If you are refraining from the customary ground pork, beef or chicken fillings for lumpiang shanghais, here is a delicious fish lumpia recipe that you can enjoy without guilt. Mind you, the process is laborious and time consuming, but the end result is well worth the extra effort! Read more


Pinangat na Pampano

January 24, 2008

Golden pampano definitely tops my fave fish list. I find its succulent, fat meat sturdy in various modes of cooking and its mild flavor accommodating to different types of spice Read more


Crunchy-Fried Petra Sole Fish

January 21, 2008

Sometimes, the best place to find food ideas and recipes is not in cookbooks, or the Food Network, or even on the internet. Remember the promise I made to myself at the beginning of the year? About me asking next door neighbor, mailman, friends for recipes and cooking tips? Well, include fellow shoppers as when I went to grocery-shop last Saturday, I actively harrassed everyone Read more


Roasted Salmon with Cilantro-Pesto

January 14, 2008

This roasted salmon with cilantro-pesto recipe is a simple yet elegant entree that features a delicate blend of cilantro, nuts and garlic. It is delicious paired with tossed greens with vinaigrette and crusty bread. Read more


Shallot Toasts with Creme Fraiche and Smoked Salmon

January 11, 2008

This is a quick, yet, elegant appetizer idea. Creme fraiche, which delivers more flavor than whipped cream but has less of the tartness of sour cream, adds a gourmet touch to shallot-enhanced french bread slices. The creme fraiche mixture can also double as spaghetti sauce, and with a few slices of smoked salmon, makes for a satisfying dinner. Read more


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