Fish, Chorizo, White Beans

You can use any type of white bean – white kidney, navy, etc., whatever’s available. This recipe calls for canned white beans, but you can make it even better by simmering dried beans in chicken broth, onion, garlic and some cooked chorizo.  

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Hangtown Fry

Placerville, CA…This recipe dates back to 1849 when it was created to satisfy the palates of prosperous gold miners who felt the need to spoil themselves with food and drink. Fresh oysters would have to be transported to the gold-rich country from the San Francisco Bay area, over 100 miles away. Eggs required delicate handling…

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Talon Lodge Smoked Salmon

A great recipe from James Kozack, former chef at our favorite Sitka, Alaska hangout, Talon Lodge.  If you don’t have a smoker, James says that you can add a hint of liquid smoke to the tomatoes or just leave the smoking part out and use fresh,unsmoked tomatoes. You can also substitute drained, fire-roasted, canned tomatoes.…

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Yellowtail with Orange, Basil and Grand Marnier

You have the option of making a batch of the sauce in a separate pan when broiling or grilling the fish, or you can cook the whole thing in one pan.  Whenever you cook with alcohol, it’s important to remember that it is flammable.  Keep it away from open flames or you may set your…

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