Crispy Salmon Skin

If you bake or grill a whole salmon fillet, you’ll probably have a long piece of fatty salmon skin left over. Don’t throw it out. Don’t give it to the dog… at least, not yet. First, try crisping it up and using it as a crunchy topping with breakfast or dinner, like a bacon substitute. … Continue reading Crispy Salmon Skin

Smokes away!

So the smoker we bought earlier this week has had a lot of love. Cod, cheese (cheddar and jarlsberg), and just yesterday: chicken, jalapenos, salmon. Our balcony was fuming hickory chips and eye-watering jalapeno smoke all day. Our new neighbors love us. Whole Chicken We started today with a whole chicken and put it in … Continue reading Smokes away!

Smoked Cod Soup

Two days ago, my husband came home with a big smile and a $7 smoker from Goodwill. We just moved into an apartment with a balcony (which we are thrilled about! small victories) so we’ve had our eye on outdoor cooking. Then yesterday, he bought some fillets of cod (he almost never buys fish). I … Continue reading Smoked Cod Soup