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Autumn acorn squash bake

November 9, 2020

This hearty acorn squash bake captures the flavor of Michigan autumn! … More Autumn acorn squash bake

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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

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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

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Bass à la Nage

September 15, 2020

This light, fresh dish celebrates late-summer vegetables. … More Bass à la Nage

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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)

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Creamy garlic butter salmon

July 9, 2020

Even for folks who don’t like “fishy” flavors, this creamy recipe is a great way to enjoy salmon. … More Creamy garlic butter salmon

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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

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Venison wild rice soup

May 13, 2020

This versatile recipe celebrates three Great Lakes food sources: venison, wild rice, and dandelion greens. … More Venison wild rice soup

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M&M’s Seafood Soup

May 8, 2020

Mary uses some Lake Erie walleye fillets to create a savory seafood soup. … More M&M’s Seafood Soup

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Pomegranate salmon with Persian jeweled rice

April 16, 2020

El Lower uses fruits, nuts, and spices to create a Persian-inspired rice and fish dish. … More Pomegranate salmon with Persian jeweled rice

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Tuscan poached fish

March 26, 2020

Mary Bohling uses Lake Erie walleye in a Tuscan-inspired bean dish! … More Tuscan poached fish

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Wild rice and wild mushroom soup

March 2, 2020

Wild rice and wild mushrooms are two tasty, native components in this hearty, creamy soup. … More Wild rice and wild mushroom soup

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Freshwater Feasting in Sault Ste. Marie

September 26, 2019

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

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Charter fishing adventure ends in tasty fillets

August 23, 2019

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

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Paradise is a basket of fried whitefish

April 19, 2019

One friend of Michigan Sea Grant claims he’s found “the best fish in Michigan.” … More Paradise is a basket of fried whitefish

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Crab-free Great Lakes fish cakes

November 28, 2018

Who needs crabs when you can whip up tasty cakes with Great Lakes trout or salmon? … More Crab-free Great Lakes fish cakes

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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

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A smoked whitefish treat in Rogers City

August 16, 2018

A family-owned meat market in Rogers City supplies mouthwatering smoked whitefish. … More A smoked whitefish treat in Rogers City

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A Sea Grant family meal: Dinner at Karl’s Cuisine

August 6, 2018

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

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Amber Mae’s baked whitefish with garlic scape pesto

July 23, 2018

The Fish Monger’s Wife bakes whitefish fillets with an Italian flair.
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