Patricia Eddy, of www.cooklocal.com, is on a first name basis with many of the farmers in western Washington. She has seen first hand, the health and environmental benefits of cooking with fresh, local, and organic ingredients. She loves introducing people to cooking local and hopes to do that here, three times a week.

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Recipe and Shopping List - Week of July 21st

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July 18, 9:33 PM

by Patricia DiGiacomo Eddy, Seattle Cook Local Examiner

Foraged and Found's amazing morels

Greetings! This weekend is going to fly by and that is actually good since I cannot wait to share these recipes with you next week. We've got an appetizer for a special occasion, a salmon dish for any occasion, and another vegetable dish for warm summer days.

Two of my recipes this week come from the Washington Local and Seasonal Cookbook. If you haven't checked out this cookbook yet, I highly recommend it. Take a peak at my interview with one of the authors, Becky Selengut for some great insight into her views on cooking local.

Asiago Stuffed Morels

1 Walla Walla sweet onion
1 lb morel mushrooms (12 large, plus smaller for dicing)
White wine
Garlic
Parsley (optional)
Chives (optional)
1/4 cup Asiago cheese
2 cups Panko
1 cup butter

Cedar Planked Salmon with Orange Pistachio Crust

1 cup pistachios
2/3 cup Panko
Fresh dill
Dijon or Chardonnay mustard (from Sea Breeze Farms or Zane and Zack's)
1 orange
1-2 pounds salmon
2 cedar planks

Sauteed Snow Peas, Snap Peas, and Pea Shoots

3 cups snow peas
3 cups sugar snap peas
3 cups pea shoots
Chicken stock
Oyster sauce

In addition to the recipes, I'll give you some information about some substitutions you can use for non-local ingredients. See you in the kitchen!

For more info: See http://pugetsoundfresh.org/farms_produce_finder.asp for a listing of farms that sell the produce you need for this week's recipes. .

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Cream those 'shrooms into soup

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October 8, 9:18 AM

Down at the Ballard and University District Farmers Markets, there's one vendor that offers all foraged items. Their name? Well, Foraged and Found, of course. They sell amazing morels (some of which are absolutely HUGE), flavorful huckleberries, stinging... Read More
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Butter up that Halibut

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October 6, 11:49 AM

There are meals that are tasty, and then there are meals that are knock your socks off great. Ths was one of the second type of meals. You can still find frozen halibut at the Wilson Fish booth at the Ballard Farmers Market every Sunday, so pick... Read More
Topics: Fish

Zucchini Muffins

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October 3, 9:34 AM

It is gray and drizzly outside and that always makes me think of muffins. A good muffin is one of the ultimate comfort foods. They are small enough to take with you, satisfying enough for breakfast or dessert, and the way I make them, not big enough... Read More
Topics: Dessert

Best Farmers Market Vendors in Seattle

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October 1, 10:29 AM

The greater Seattle area is fortunate to have an amazing lineup of farmers markets. During the summer months, you can hardly go a day without access to a farmers market. It is very difficult to choose the best farmers market vendors in Seattle. I have... Read More
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Marinated Balsamic Tomato Pasta with Prawns

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September 30, 1:04 PM

During the summer months, salmon and halibut are so fresh and plentiful that I rarely cook any other fish. However, as the weather turns cooler, I'll turn to prawns when I want seafood. You can usually find spot prawns at the Fisherman's Terminal... Read More
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One of the easiest Italian pasta sauces to make is pesto. At its simplest, you just throw some basil leaves in a blender or food processor, add pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and a little salt, and blend away. In just a minute or so, you've got a deep... Read More
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This week, we're going back to my Italian roots with two different pasta recipes. First, we'll make some fresh pesto, and later in the week we'll improvise a new recipe with some cherry tomatoes, prawns, and balsamic vinegar. To top everything... Read More

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Tonight's recipe was truly a last minute meal. In fact, it was so last minute that I didn't even get a picture of it.It really doesn't get much simpler than this. You can substitute ingredients with a variety of different components you might have in... Read More
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