The bold flavors of the Mediterranean are a perfect complement to these large, juicy shrimp. This is a a two-step recipe and the shrimp and tomato sauce portion may be baked alone. However, with the addition of the orzo layer, you have the convenience of protein and starch all in one dish. Add sautéed green beans or spinach for a simple, festive supper.
This cold curried soup really makes the best use of our wonderful local Dungeness crab in an unusual preparation that’s ideal for summer. Serve this filling soup for lunch or start with a cold Asian noodle salad and you’ve got a knock-out, easy company supper.
A quick and easy supper, this hearty soup has the bright flavors of a dish you’d find for sale under a palapa on the beach in Mazatlan. As an optional garnish, lightly fry strips of corn tortilla to scatter over the top.
Whether you’re lucky enough to lay your hands on salmon from the Copper River, or one of my new favorites, Chum from the Yukon River in Alaska, (more on this later from Jon Rowley), fresh, wild salmon is definitely in season. This begins a series of recipes for salmon I’ve created over the years and some stories about this remarkable food.
