Roast chicken thighs with chanterelles
August 28, 2025
Pair foraged mushrooms with tasty roasted chicken in this hearty late-summer dish. … More Roast chicken thighs with chanterelles
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Salt-preserved cherry blossoms
May 2, 2025
While best known for their fruit, did you know that the flowers of the cherry tree are also edible? … More Salt-preserved cherry blossoms
Slow cooker rabbit (or chicken) ragu with morels and cream
May 2, 2025
If you’re lucky enough to befriend a small game hunter or farmer with rabbits to spare, try making this rich braised pasta dish with morels. … More Slow cooker rabbit (or chicken) ragu with morels and cream
Great news about smelt!
March 26, 2025
After a brief hiatus, smelt is back on the menu! … More Great news about smelt!
Candy cap walnut sweetgrass cookies
December 16, 2024
Mushrooms in a cookie? These crumbly golden desserts include two surprise ingredients. … More Candy cap walnut sweetgrass cookies
Smoked whitefish quesadilla
June 17, 2024
Use up leftover smoked whitefish with a quick and gooey stovetop quesadilla! … More Smoked whitefish quesadilla
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
Floral cordials
July 10, 2023
Capture the flavors of a Michigan summer with a floral cordial (or two or three…) … More Floral cordials
Honey-herb bluegill with milkweed shoot pasta
July 6, 2023
Wait, milkweed is edible? Absolutely, and not just for monarch butterflies! … More Honey-herb bluegill with milkweed shoot pasta
Adding Michigan seafood to your holiday table
November 30, 2022
Elliot shares his tips for wowing holiday guests with Great Lakes seafood appetizers and entrees. … More Adding Michigan seafood to your holiday table
Saskatoon-mulberry pie
July 1, 2022
Native berries become a delicious June pie. … More Saskatoon-mulberry pie
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
Violet simple syrup
May 12, 2022
Common wildflowers make a beautiful — and color-morphing — simple syrup for beverages, baked goods, and more. … More Violet simple syrup
Vietnamese turmeric fish with dill
February 8, 2022
Turmeric adds a pop of color and flavor to this bright, refreshing fish dish. … More Vietnamese turmeric fish with dill
Michigan coconut curry with bluegill
August 12, 2021
Use up extra garden veggies with this quick coconut curry. … More Michigan coconut curry with bluegill
Summer chanterelle pasta
July 21, 2021
Foraged chanterelle mushrooms pair perfectly with fresh sweet corn and a brown-butter sauce. … More Summer chanterelle pasta
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
Forager’s quiche
July 2, 2021
A creamy quiche is easy to customize, especially with foraged ingredients on hand. … More Forager’s quiche
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
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