Sweet and savory cisco (lake herring)
Lake herring, or cisco, formed the foundation of a sweet and savory dish. … More Sweet and savory cisco (lake herring)
Lake herring, or cisco, formed the foundation of a sweet and savory dish. … More Sweet and savory cisco (lake herring)
Even for folks who don’t like “fishy” flavors, this creamy recipe is a great way to enjoy salmon. … More Creamy garlic butter salmon
It’s easy to freeze wild ramps, so you can enjoy their garlicky flavor year-round! … More Enjoying and storing Michigan ramps
This versatile recipe celebrates three Great Lakes food sources: venison, wild rice, and dandelion greens. … More Venison wild rice soup
Mary uses some Lake Erie walleye fillets to create a savory seafood soup. … More M&M’s Seafood Soup
El Lower uses fruits, nuts, and spices to create a Persian-inspired rice and fish dish. … More Pomegranate salmon with Persian jeweled rice
Mary Bohling uses Lake Erie walleye in a Tuscan-inspired bean dish! … More Tuscan poached fish
Wild rice and wild mushrooms are two tasty, native components in this hearty, creamy soup. … More Wild rice and wild mushroom soup
When Michigan Sea Grant staff drove up to Sault Ste. Marie for a conference this fall, mouths started watering. … More Freshwater Feasting in Sault Ste. Marie
Evan Marsee’s charter fishing adventures at 4-H camp led to a tasty fish dinner for the whole crew. … More Charter fishing adventure ends in tasty fillets
One friend of Michigan Sea Grant claims he’s found “the best fish in Michigan.” … More Paradise is a basket of fried whitefish
Who needs crabs when you can whip up tasty cakes with Great Lakes trout or salmon? … More Crab-free Great Lakes fish cakes
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 family-owned meat market in Rogers City supplies mouthwatering smoked whitefish. … More A smoked whitefish treat in Rogers City
Karl’s Cuisine offers local-caught seafood — and unbeatable views of the Soo Locks! … More A Sea Grant family meal: Dinner at Karl’s Cuisine
The Fish Monger’s Wife bakes whitefish fillets with an Italian flair.
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Despite its salt-water reputation, Charley’s Crab offers Great Lakes favorites. … More Charley’s Crab in Grand Rapids was a treat
A deep-fried burbot recipe from the Grumpy Burbot himself. … More A whole “Lota” deep-fried burbot
By Ellen George As a biologist, I’m a big fan of eating what you study. Charles Darwin famously dined on a variety of “birds and beasts which were before unknown to the human palate” as part of his Glutton Club, where rodents, reptiles, and raptors were often on the menu. Luckily for me, I study … More Smoked cisco chowder
Cindy Hudson watches a chef demonstrate his tried-and-true recipe. … More Chef rolls out his pistachio-crusted whitefish for an appreciative crowd