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Salmon

Lemongrass and ginger salmon

Lemongrass and ginger salmon

A decade and a half or so ago, when air fryers were still too pricey for home kitchens, we used a “turbo broiler”. It’s like a tabletop oven — glass body with the heat …

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Smoked salmon, arugula, herb croutons and kesong puti salad

Smoked salmon, arugula, herb croutons and kesong puti salad

Soft and creamy kesong puti (white cheese made from carabao's milk in the Philippines) is the crowning glory for this summery fish and vegetable dish.

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Smoked salmon salad with fruits and nuts

Smoked salmon salad with fruits and nuts

I’m no fan of vegetable salads — especially the kind with nothing but raw leaves — but this salad, I can eat. With gusto. Why? Well, we have to start with the adage …

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Seared salmon salad with mango lemon dressing

Seared salmon salad with mango lemon dressing

Years ago, my older daughter, Sam, gave me a book of salmon recipes for Christmas. She knew very well what my favorite fish is. This salad is based on one of the recipes …

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Salmon, tomato and cheese salad

Salmon, tomato and cheese salad

Cubes of raw salmon are seasoned and tossed with cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, Apetina (a white cheese similar to feta) and two salad dressings. Yes, two. One for …

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Sweet sour salmon soup

Vietnamese-style sweet sour salmon soup

Inspired by canh chua, Vietnamese sweet and sour soup, the flavor of the broth comes from the combination of sour tamarind juice and chunks of sweet ripe pineapple.

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Herb and lemon orzo with smoked salmon

Herb and lemon orzo with smoked salmon

Orzo cooked in salted water is tossed with olive oil, garlic, chili, lemon zest, dill and mint, topped with thin slices of smoked salmon, and drizzled with lemon juice.

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