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Asian-Style Grilled Black Bass

Asian-Style Grilled Black Bass by John Spottiswood

This fish is simply delicious. The flesh is like butter and the flavor is from heaven. I know that sounds extreme, but it's true. I was in Costco and the fresh fish counter had whole black bass. I'd never made it before, but the woman behind the counter said it is similar to yellowtail (hamachi) which is one of my favorites, so I…

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Grilled Flanken Style Korean Short Ribs (Galbi or Kalbi)

Grilled Flanken Style Korean Short Ribs (Galbi or Kalbi) by John Spottiswood

I adapted this recipe from one in Bon Appetit and another from Chef John (foodwishes.blogspot.com). Chef John recommended blending an asian pear into the marinade to help tenderize the meat. I didn't have an asian pear, so I substituted a fuji apple and reduced the sugar slightly. I thought the resulting marinade, and ribs, were…

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Grilled Chicken Tikka

Grilled Chicken Tikka by John Spottiswood

I adapted this recipe from Steven Raichlen's The Barbecue Bible for a super bowl party. I added paprika and cumin and made a few other small changes. It came out amazingly flavorful and tender. I hope you'll try it!

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Spring "Risotto"

Spring "Risotto" by tigerfish

Risotto's close resemblance to Asian version (Cantonese) "wet rice",

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Noodles with Cabbage, Mushrooms and Roasted Seaweed

Noodles with Cabbage, Mushrooms and Roasted Seaweed by tigerfish

I use instant noodles "cakes" for this. I partially cook them in boiling water prior to using, in order to get rid of the "oil" which they have been pre-fried in during manufacturing. Switch to healthier, "fry-able" options such as Udon, Fresh Egg Noodles or Pasta, if you have to. The roasted/toasted seaweed sheets used here are…

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