Podcast

Hunt Gather Talk: Parasites

Everything you wanted to know (or not!) about parasites in fish and seafood. John Burrows of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and I break it all down in this episode.

Fish

Fried Walleye

Fried walleye is a classic for a reason: Crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside. The method here is buttermilk fried fish, and it works with all firm, white fish.

Mexican

Nopales Tacos

Nopales tacos are a great way to get to know these cactus paddles. The filling for the tacos is a thick stew of diced cactus paddles, meat, tomatoes and chiles.

Featured

Hunt Gather Talk: Catfish

Catfish are an iconic American fish, loved by many, hated by some. I talk with my friend Jonathan Wilkins of Black Duck Revival about catfish, and we range from how to catch them to cooking to the cultural baggage catfish can sometimes bring with them to the dinner table. 

Fish

Tacos de Marlin

Tacos de marlin, or marlin tacos, are popular in Baja and Sonora, Mexico. Really any smoked fish works here, not just marlin. This recipe uses smoked fish, roasted chiles, tomatoes and onions and melty cheese.

Southern

Roasted Okra

A simple, spicy roasted okra recipe that leaves the okra crispy, not slimy. Roast okra with chiles, salt and a little oil.

Fish

Japanese Clam Soup

A simple, elegant Japanese clam soup made with a clear, dashi-based broth, a touch of garlic, sea vegetables and chives. Use small clams for this.

Podcast

Hunt Gather Talk: Andrew Zimmern Talks Fish

In this episode of Hunt Gather Talk, Andrew Zimmern of the TV show "Bizarre Foods" and I talk about the wide variety of textures and flavors in fish and seafood -- and why they're so tough to describe.

Fish

Mojo de Ajo Garlic Sauce

A classic Mexican garlic sauce used mostly on fish and seafood - in this case snook - but it's also great on chicken or quail.

Essays and Stories

Sierra Spring

Wild ingredients can link you to time and place on a plate in ways far stronger than supermarket food. Here's one example of doing exactly that.

Pasta, Risotto, Gnocchi

Risotto Recipes

Risotto is a classic Italian rice dish, as versatile as it is delicious. Here are 13 risotto recipes to help you make perfect risotto every time, with whatever you have on hand.