No one can ever have too many salmon recipes so here’s another fantastic one. As far as croquettes themselves go, there are numerous versions out there, but I’m talking about the more classic French version, but with a modern twist and made with sockeye salmon and quinoa. The croquette itself is believed to have originated […]
Casserole is a term I don’t love. By definition “casserole” can mean a deep pan used both in an oven and as a serving vessel or for the food cooked and served in such vessel. To me, a casserole always sounded like the name for something that was nondescript, randomly thrown together, mushy, and flavorless. […]
For those who don’t know, Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa is a Japanese celebrity chef and restaurateur. Nobu is known for his unique fusion style of blending Japanese dishes with Peruvian ingredients. Nobu’s super-star status can in part be credited to his friendship with Robert De Niro, who was a frequent patron of Nobu’s much-loved Los Angeles […]
I have been struggling to get a post up the last several days. I lost a close friend recently and although I had been mentally preparing for this for years, it hit me substantially harder than I anticipated. Loss sucks. But today I woke up thinking about my friend and all the many good memories. […]
My sheet pan chicken recipe was well received, so I am adding another easy sheet pan meal to my recipe arsenal. I love shrimp, including shrimp ceviche. To me, shrimp is a neutral shellfish. You can do almost anything with shrimp, provided you don’t overcook them. They are also a quick-meal option, which I love. Three out of […]
I could live on tuna tartare. Seriously, straight up or on a cracker, I love the stuff. If you know me at all, you know I order tuna tartare–or any kind of variation of it–almost everywhere I go, no matter what the season. In all honesty, I prefer fresh raw tuna over the cooked stuff. […]
Gravlax is a huge favorite of both mine and my husband. Honestly, I prefer to eat salmon like this or sashimi-style rather than cooked. The most common question I’ve heard about gravlax is how it is different from smoked salmon. Being a New Yorker (yes, even after living on the West Coast all these years […]
Chef Charlie Ayers is my featured Changemaker this month. Ayers is often known as the “Google Chef”. Yes, he was the mastermind behind the incredible, innovative, earth-friendly food originally served on Google’s Mountain View campus (which everyone in NorCal who does not work for Google has heard about for years). Google’s food offerings became the standard […]
Looking for something different to make? Preparing fish or any other food “en papillote” is simply French for fish “in paper”. It is considered a moist heat cooking method where the food is placed in a folded and sealed pouch and baked in an oven. Most often this is done using parchment paper; but in […]
My husband is not shy about expressing his love of fish cakes. Since the first time I made my cod cakes, he was hooked. My younger son (the fish lover) quickly followed in his father’s footsteps. When I mentioned that I was developing a new fish cake recipe, eyes widened, and there was excitement in […]
This is one of the busiest weeks of the year. And this is one of the easiest meal options I know. This takes only minutes to cook. This time of year, especially with the holiday prep, who does not need an easy meal option? If you like shrimp, keep reading. I am a shrimp lover […]
My little one is a big fish lover, salmon in particular. As if he was not already a big enough fan, a summer trip to Alaska and his exposure to incredible fresh salmon made him crave it even more. While traveling in Alaska we visited the Kenai River, the longest river in the Kenai Peninsula […]
I recently traveled to Alaska, a first for me and my family. The sometimes-overlooked 49th state, or the last frontier, proved to be as remarkable as my late uncle always said it was. Spectacularly beautiful with towering mountain ridges that disappear into the clouds. Glassy water, towering glaciers, lush rolling landscapes that appear to be […]
I can’t remember when I first tried soft-shell crabs, but I know I was rather young and I know I loved them instantly. My husband and younger son thankfully share my love for this delicacy and as a result, we eat them whenever we can during the window when they are available. Soft-shell crab is […]
People often ask me what I miss about the East Coast, and New York City in particular. I have various answers including friends and family, the perfect everything bagel (West Coast bakers take note: everything bagels include salt!), the cultural diversity of NYC, great Chinese food, the amazing energy, and I would also add this: the […]
Andrea Potischman
Welcome to my blog Simmer + Sauce. I always thought I was going to be a lawyer, but going to culinary school was one of the best decisions I ever made. I’m a former professional chef from NYC who loves to eat, cook and talk about food. My focus is great food, with solid recipes and reasonable ingredient lists. Cooking should be enjoyable, not stressful. Many of my recipes are family friendly and often on the healthy(ish) side.