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Gravlax with Absolut Citron

Gravlax is a Scandinavian dish of dry-cured salmon marinated in herbs. There are many variations- some are savory, while others are sweet and tangy. Gravlax with Absolute Citron takes only a few minutes to prep, but requires 24 hours to cure.

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Arugula Pesto

Arugula is my favorite lettuce because of its natural spiciness. It’s perfect for seared salmon salads, and light, sweet vinaigrettes. Arugula is easily transformed into pesto, which can be used on a large variety of sandwiches (paninis especially), chicken, and fish.

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Pizza Sauce Recipe

Pizza sauce is easy to buy at the market, but homemade sauce is far superior. This particular recipe is spicy and sweet. Try making pizza sauce for your next pie; you’ll be amazed at the difference in quality.

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Salmon Kebabs Recipe

Summer is right around the corner and if you’re like me, most of your cooking will be done on the grill outside. Salmon is a meaty fish that lends itself well to kebabs. Try skewering different veggies and fruit with your fish- the possibilities are endless!

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Panko Crusted Salmon Recipe

Salmon is my favorite dish- it’s easy to prepare and flavorful. This particular recipe has a great texture, and a fragrant accompanying herb sauce.

* Panko is a variety of breadcrumbs used in Japanese cuisine as a crunchy coating for fried, or sautéed foods.

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Summer Herb Pesto

This is an amazing pesto- it’s delicious on pasta, fish, and chicken or beef kabobs.

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Basil-Cilantro Marinade with Fresh Mint

This is a perfect summer marinade! It can be used on beef, chicken and most white fish. This marinade works best if your food is grilled.

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Tomato Shrimp Soup

Tomato-Shrimp Soup with Fresh Basil

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Basil Pesto Recipe

Towards the end of summer I usually end up with large amounts of basil- this is also the time of year when my tomatoes ripen and become sweet, and flavorful. One of my favorite meals is homemade toasted bread with basil pesto, and garden tomatoes… don’t forget the salt and pepper!

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Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

A fresh tomato and mozzarella salad with a citrus vinaigrette.

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