Great news about smelt!
March 26, 2025
After a brief hiatus, smelt is back on the menu! … More Great news about smelt!
Category: Cooking basics
Whitefish paper “pasty”
June 28, 2024
Bake fish a new way with this easy parchment paper technique! … More Whitefish paper “pasty”
Open-faced, pan-seared trout power breakfast
June 28, 2024
Start the day with a protein punch from trout and a fried egg in this open-faced sandwich. … More Open-faced, pan-seared trout power breakfast
Foes or food? Foraging for Great Lakes invasive species
March 15, 2024
Many invasive species, from garlic mustard to grass carp, were deliberately introduced to the U.S. because they were once a valuable food source. … More Foes or food? Foraging for Great Lakes invasive species
Grilled walleye sandwich with slaw and sage
October 20, 2023
Complement grilled whitefish with some tangy toppings for this yummy sandwich. … More Grilled walleye sandwich with slaw and sage
Pan-seared blackened Great Lakes whitefish
June 9, 2023
Chipotle peppers and blackening seasoning add smoky heat to this easy recipe. … More Pan-seared blackened Great Lakes whitefish
Deep-fried yellow perch and whitefish
June 9, 2023
Got a favorite fish raised or caught in Michigan? Fry it up! … More Deep-fried yellow perch and whitefish
Whitefish fillets: A summertime grilling favorite
June 23, 2022
A little salt, pepper, and lemon are all it takes to help lake whitefish shine on the grill. … More Whitefish fillets: A summertime grilling favorite
Michigan coconut curry with bluegill
August 12, 2021
Use up extra garden veggies with this quick coconut curry. … More Michigan coconut curry with bluegill
Avocado shrimp ceviche
July 16, 2021
Shrimp from Michigan? Yes! An aquaculture farm in Detroit produces seafood perfect for this tangy ceviche dip. … More Avocado shrimp ceviche
Spring foraging retrospective: Knotweed pickles, ramp salt, and hickory syrup
June 15, 2021
El shares a trio of recipes featuring foraged native and invasive plants! … More Spring foraging retrospective: Knotweed pickles, ramp salt, and hickory syrup
Garlic mustard pesto
June 3, 2021
Invasive garlic mustard subs for basil in this Italian classic. … More Garlic mustard pesto
Secretly vegan rhubarb muffins
June 2, 2021
Give these moist, flavorful, plant-based muffins a try! … More Secretly vegan rhubarb muffins
Honey-garlic glazed steelhead trout
May 25, 2021
Garlic and honey are a perfect match for succulent steelhead trout fillets. … More Honey-garlic glazed steelhead trout
Enjoying and storing Michigan ramps
May 21, 2020
It’s easy to freeze wild ramps, so you can enjoy their garlicky flavor year-round! … More Enjoying and storing Michigan ramps
Tuscan poached fish
March 26, 2020
Mary Bohling uses Lake Erie walleye in a Tuscan-inspired bean dish! … More Tuscan poached fish
Quick and easy lemon-dill grilled lake trout
September 24, 2018
Elliot Nelson’s tastiest fish recipe is also his easiest — just butter, lemon, and dill. … More Quick and easy lemon-dill grilled lake trout
A whole “Lota” deep-fried burbot
April 6, 2018
A deep-fried burbot recipe from the Grumpy Burbot himself. … More A whole “Lota” deep-fried burbot
Chef rolls out his pistachio-crusted whitefish for an appreciative crowd
November 2, 2017
Cindy Hudson watches a chef demonstrate his tried-and-true recipe. … More Chef rolls out his pistachio-crusted whitefish for an appreciative crowd
A delicious perch-ase!
October 25, 2017
Crispy fried fillets make for a pun-filled family dinner. … More A delicious perch-ase!
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