This little appetizer really packs a punch—and it’s easy and special enough for any entertaining occasion. I whipped them up the other night for a little fundraiser and my guests were wowed, to say the least. Delicate, rare tuna sauced with a zingy wasabi mayo is a surprise presented in this bite-sized nibble.
I just pulled out my Thai Banana Crab Cake recipe for a party I’m planning next week and shuddered. Don’t get me wrong, it’s one of my all-time favorite recipes. But, the last time I prepared it…oh boy. Have you ever completely embarrassed yourself with a dish you served? Well I have, and it was with [...]
This simple pasta dish is reminiscent of great seafood dishes I’ve enjoyed at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. There is a lot of wonderful, wine-infused broth, so serve the Fisherman’s Catch in a soup bowl or pasta plate.
These light, fresh tacos are popular street food from Mexico’s Baja region whose popularity has definitely crossed the border. There are 4 essential components of great fish tacos: salsa, cabbage salad or relish, grilled or fried fish and corn tortillas. They’re all here, plus I’ve given this a fresh, vivid twist by making a citrus salsa (mind you, this still has plenty of kick) and a very classy slaw that could stand alone as a side dish for any event where cole slaw is called for.
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.
I’m glad you stopped by. You can check me out in the “About” link or on my website, nicolealoni.net, I’ll just take room here to say that I’m a chef and cookbook writer who is launching into a fascinating new project (a book) and I’m building this blog so you can participate in the process.
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