Salmon Fillets Unlike many of the dishes in my list of 50 Fundamental Foods that were included because they are tricky or difficult to prepare, salmon fillets are a cinch to cook properly. The trouble is, not many people know how to do it. The only real trick to cooking salmon fillets is to not…

Poached Salmon in Tomato Broth 4 medium tomatoes, peeled and seeded*1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine or chicken stock2 Tbs (30 ml) butter1 tsp (5 ml) fennel seeds4-6 salmon fillets about 6 oz (170 g) each1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped fresh basilSalt and freshly ground pepper to taste * To peel and seed tomatoes: Make…

Salmon Teriyaki 1 Tbs (15 ml) sesame oil4-6 salmon fillets about 6 oz (170 g) each1/4 cup (60 ml) prepared teriyaki sauce2-3 tsp (10-15 ml) sesame seedsLemon wedges for garnish Heat the sesame oil in a large, heavy skillet (preferably non-stick) until it begins to smoke. Place the salmon fillets in the oil skin side…

Apple Pie – Recipe The quintessential all-American dessert is apple pie, although the dish didn’t originate here but was brought by early British settlers. I remember when every roadside diner in the country offered a slice of cheddar cheese with apple pie, and maybe some still do. The more ubiquitous “a la mode” version places…