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
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
Walleye chowder
April 23, 2021
Walleye steps in for whitefish in this spin on a chowder recipe from our whitefish cookbook. … More Walleye chowder
Chef Riri’s chipotle fish tacos
February 15, 2021
Chipotle mayo and a spiced marinade accompany flaky tilapia in this taco recipe. … More Chef Riri’s chipotle fish tacos
Walleye seafood chowder
December 17, 2020
Try making your own seafood stock for this cozy walleye chowder! … More Walleye seafood chowder
Autumn acorn squash bake
November 9, 2020
This hearty acorn squash bake captures the flavor of Michigan autumn! … More Autumn acorn squash bake
A “berry” tasty manoomin (wild rice) breakfast
November 3, 2020
Todd Marsee makes a delicious breakfast with native wild rice. … More A “berry” tasty manoomin (wild rice) breakfast
Salmon with salmoriglio sauce
September 15, 2020
Wild bergamot stars in the tangy sauce that decorates the salmon in this recipe. … More Salmon with salmoriglio sauce
Bass à la Nage
September 15, 2020
This light, fresh dish celebrates late-summer vegetables. … More Bass à la Nage
Sweet and savory cisco (lake herring)
September 2, 2020
Lake herring, or cisco, formed the foundation of a sweet and savory dish. … More Sweet and savory cisco (lake herring)
Freshwater Feasts 