Northwest Regional Cuisine
This region's rainy weather doesn't dampen the creative and diverse cuisine that comes from this corner of America. From the great seafood of the rocky coastline, to the wild mushrooms foraged deep in the forest, the northwest offers much more than a great cup of coffee!
Grilled Halibut Steaks with Corn and Chanterelles
This grilled halibut steaks with corn and chanterelles recipe features the firm, meaty fish on an earthy, sweet and savory mushroom base.
This grilled halibut steaks with corn and chanterelles recipe features the firm, meaty fish on an earthy, sweet and savory mushroom base.
Pear and Almond Dressing and Poultry Stuffing Recipe
This fall dressing-stuffing recipe is made special with sweet ripe pears and toasted almonds. You can cook this dressing recipe in a casserole dish, as directed, or use it as a delicious stuffing recipe for turkey, or other poultry.
This fall dressing-stuffing recipe is made special with sweet ripe pears and toasted almonds. You can cook this dressing recipe in a casserole dish, as directed, or use it as a delicious stuffing recipe for turkey, or other poultry.
Mushroom Veggie Burger Recipe
This mushroom burger recipe is adapted from "Lisa's Mushroom Burger" from weheartfood.com, and to call it a veggie burger doesn't do it justice. Veggie burger recipes tend to be bland and boring, but this meaty mushroom burger is anything but.
This mushroom burger recipe is adapted from "Lisa's Mushroom Burger" from weheartfood.com, and to call it a veggie burger doesn't do it justice. Veggie burger recipes tend to be bland and boring, but this meaty mushroom burger is anything but.
Red Onion, Caper, and Smoked Salmon Breakfast Pie Recipe
This smoked salmon breakfast pie could be called a lot of things; breakfast casserole, frittata, crust-less quiche, but no matter what you call it, you'll agree this recipe is a deliciously different brunch or breakfast item.
This smoked salmon breakfast pie could be called a lot of things; breakfast casserole, frittata, crust-less quiche, but no matter what you call it, you'll agree this recipe is a deliciously different brunch or breakfast item.
Fettuccini with Wild Mushroom Tomato Sauce Recipe
Both fresh and dried mushrooms are used in this fettuccini with wild mushroom tomato sauce recipe. The flavors are deep, distinct, and a great change from the usual pasta sauce recipe.
Both fresh and dried mushrooms are used in this fettuccini with wild mushroom tomato sauce recipe. The flavors are deep, distinct, and a great change from the usual pasta sauce recipe.
Spicy Seared Salmon Recipe on Dill Yogurt Cucumbers
This salmon recipe features a delicious contrast between the hot, spicy salmon filet and the cold, tangy cucumber. The recipe only has a handful of easy-to-prep ingredients, but the finished recipe is full flavored and makes for a beautiful presentation.
This salmon recipe features a delicious contrast between the hot, spicy salmon filet and the cold, tangy cucumber. The recipe only has a handful of easy-to-prep ingredients, but the finished recipe is full flavored and makes for a beautiful presentation.
Lemon and Tarragon-Scented Grilled Salmon Steak Recipe
This extremely basic grilled salmon steak recipe lets the fish be the star. Grilled salmon steaks are so delicious that heavy sauces and marinades just get in the way of the natural goodness. The fragrant tarragon and lemon add a subtle accent to this classic grilled salmon recipe.
This extremely basic grilled salmon steak recipe lets the fish be the star. Grilled salmon steaks are so delicious that heavy sauces and marinades just get in the way of the natural goodness. The fragrant tarragon and lemon add a subtle accent to this classic grilled salmon recipe.
Five Minute Cherry Cabernet Sauce Recipe
This cherry cabernet sauce recipe tastes like it requires a lot of time and finesse. But, this is actually one of the fastest, simplest wine sauce recipes there is. A cherry cabernet sauce is delicious on pork, turkey, duck, and all types of game.
This cherry cabernet sauce recipe tastes like it requires a lot of time and finesse. But, this is actually one of the fastest, simplest wine sauce recipes there is. A cherry cabernet sauce is delicious on pork, turkey, duck, and all types of game.
Lemon Brown Butter Trout Recipe
This simple lemon brown butter trout recipe really brings out the natural goodness of the fish. This classic trout recipe is simple to master, and very fast to make.
This simple lemon brown butter trout recipe really brings out the natural goodness of the fish. This classic trout recipe is simple to master, and very fast to make.
Fresh Raspberry Sauce Recipe
This fresh raspberry sauce recipe is perfect for ice cream, cheesecakes, and all kinds of chocolate desserts. Not only does this raspberry sauce recipe taste great, it's fast and easy to make.
This fresh raspberry sauce recipe is perfect for ice cream, cheesecakes, and all kinds of chocolate desserts. Not only does this raspberry sauce recipe taste great, it's fast and easy to make.
Fresh Dark Cherry Pie Recipe
When fresh cherries hit the stores, there is no better way to enjoy them than in this fresh dark cherry pie recipe. And, don't forget, the cherries in this pie recipe are packed with antioxidants.
When fresh cherries hit the stores, there is no better way to enjoy them than in this fresh dark cherry pie recipe. And, don't forget, the cherries in this pie recipe are packed with antioxidants.
Sweet Onion and Sage Mashed Potatoes
This mashed potato recipe is perfect to serve along roast pork, sausage, or chicken. Lemon and fresh thyme are a classic combination, and will turn those plain mashed potatoes into something special.
This mashed potato recipe is perfect to serve along roast pork, sausage, or chicken. Lemon and fresh thyme are a classic combination, and will turn those plain mashed potatoes into something special.
Roast Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Sage
Apple cider and fresh sage pair perfectly with this tender and juicy pork tenderloin. The sweet apple flavor combines beautifully with the fragrant sage. This pork tenderloin recipe is low in fat, and cooks in just 30 minutes.
Apple cider and fresh sage pair perfectly with this tender and juicy pork tenderloin. The sweet apple flavor combines beautifully with the fragrant sage. This pork tenderloin recipe is low in fat, and cooks in just 30 minutes.
Twice-Baked Potatoes with English Peas
This delicious stuffed twice-baked potato recipe come compliments of the Artisan Cheese Center. It features a great combination of flavors and will be a wonderful way to use those beautiful spring peas. If you can't get fresh peas, frozen peas will work fine in this twice-baked potato recipe.
This delicious stuffed twice-baked potato recipe come compliments of the Artisan Cheese Center. It features a great combination of flavors and will be a wonderful way to use those beautiful spring peas. If you can't get fresh peas, frozen peas will work fine in this twice-baked potato recipe.
Wild Alaskan Salmon Salad
Bump up your protein and Omega-3 intake with this delicious tuna alternative. Wild Alaskan salmon salad is a great make-ahead dish, and it packs more flavor than regular old salad spreads.
Bump up your protein and Omega-3 intake with this delicious tuna alternative. Wild Alaskan salmon salad is a great make-ahead dish, and it packs more flavor than regular old salad spreads.
Hunters Chicken
This satisfying Hunters chicken recipe is so simple to make, and the rich sauce makes it perfect to serve along side rice or noodles. There are many versions of Hunters chicken, but this one is sure to please.
This satisfying Hunters chicken recipe is so simple to make, and the rich sauce makes it perfect to serve along side rice or noodles. There are many versions of Hunters chicken, but this one is sure to please.
Wild Salmon Cakes
This is an updated salmon cake recipe inspired by midwestern recipes that used canned salmon before fresh fish from the coasts was as available. If you've never used canned salmon before, you are in for a big surprise. Not only is it great for a recipe like this, but canned salmon is always wild caught, and far superior nutritionally than farmed fresh salmon.
This is an updated salmon cake recipe inspired by midwestern recipes that used canned salmon before fresh fish from the coasts was as available. If you've never used canned salmon before, you are in for a big surprise. Not only is it great for a recipe like this, but canned salmon is always wild caught, and far superior nutritionally than farmed fresh salmon.
Blueberry Crisp
Is there a better way to enjoy blueberries than a blueberry crisp? The dark, sweet-tart berries and that chewy, crisp top is one of the great combinations of all time. This blueberry crisp recipe is a tasty way to get these nutritious berries into your diet. Blueberries are on all the "super foods" lists due to their high levels of anti-oxidants. This is delicious and good for you!
Is there a better way to enjoy blueberries than a blueberry crisp? The dark, sweet-tart berries and that chewy, crisp top is one of the great combinations of all time. This blueberry crisp recipe is a tasty way to get these nutritious berries into your diet. Blueberries are on all the "super foods" lists due to their high levels of anti-oxidants. This is delicious and good for you!
Fat-Free Fresh Berry Salad
This simple berry salad recipe is fresh, healthy and delicious. It comes from the Pacific Northwest, where wild berries have been a favorite food for hundreds of years. The sugar, and tiny pinch of salt, will draw out the beautiful natural berry juices and turn them into an incredible syrup to serve with the finished berry salad.
This simple berry salad recipe is fresh, healthy and delicious. It comes from the Pacific Northwest, where wild berries have been a favorite food for hundreds of years. The sugar, and tiny pinch of salt, will draw out the beautiful natural berry juices and turn them into an incredible syrup to serve with the finished berry salad.
Pear Salad with Walnuts and Gorgonzola
This easy pear salad features a delicious combination of flavors and textures. The crisp juicy pears, crunchy walnuts, sweet chewy currants, and the soft tangy cheese all work perfectly together. A pear salad like this makes a great first course for almost any menu.
This easy pear salad features a delicious combination of flavors and textures. The crisp juicy pears, crunchy walnuts, sweet chewy currants, and the soft tangy cheese all work perfectly together. A pear salad like this makes a great first course for almost any menu.
Mushroom Ragout on Garlic Toast
This easy and elegant mushroom ragout (stewed mushrooms) is as versatile as it is delicious. It can be served as a first course, a main course, or even as a sauce for chicken or meat. You can also use wild mushroom when available.
This easy and elegant mushroom ragout (stewed mushrooms) is as versatile as it is delicious. It can be served as a first course, a main course, or even as a sauce for chicken or meat. You can also use wild mushroom when available.
"Hot Smoked" Fresh Salmon Fillets
This step-by-step recipe demo will show you how to quickly "hot smoke" salmon, a Pacific Northwest seafood staple.
This step-by-step recipe demo will show you how to quickly "hot smoke" salmon, a Pacific Northwest seafood staple.
More Northwest Regional Food and Drink Links
Here are some additional resources for exploring the food and drink of the American Northwest. These are from About.com's Northwest US Travel Guide, Angela Brown.
Here are some additional resources for exploring the food and drink of the American Northwest. These are from About.com's Northwest US Travel Guide, Angela Brown.