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Oregon is known for many natural wonders, but fresh salmon and abundant local wines are two of our favorites.  This poached salmon dish combines those two into a delicious meal your family will love. Plus, salmon is good for you.  A three to four-ounce serving of salmon is about 200 calories (before you add the delicious sauce, of course!).  Salmon is very low in saturated fat and is filled with protein, vitamin B12, potassium, iron, and vitamin D. Ingredients: For the salmon: 1 ½ pounds fresh TBS salmon filet ¼ cup of your favorite local Chardonnay ½ teaspoon salt For...

Stuffed Bell Peppers are one of my fall favorite recipes because local farms are full of fresh, delicious bell peppers.  This recipe requires a bit of preparation, so it's best to make it when you have at least two hours before your family plans to sit down to eat. Ingredients: Seven green bell peppers, medium size 1 pound TBS lean ground beef 4+ tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper to taste 1 sweet onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 medium zucchini, diced 5 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes 1...

Easy To Make Delicious Every Time Swedish Meatballs Swedish meatballs are delicious--whether you need a yummy hors d’oeuvre to bring to a dinner party or your family is craving comfort food.  IKEA may have increased the popularity of Swedish meatballs, but do you know the history behind them? It turns out Swedish meatballs weren’t invented in Sweden.  Instead, the first known recipe for the yummy bites of seasoned meat in gravy originated in the Ottoman Empire in Turkey.  King Charles XII of Sweden spent several years in Turkey and loved the dish so much that he took the recipe for...

Tonight Prepare Quick and Easy Oregon Peach Glazed Chicken Thighs Did you know peaches are the most popular summer fruit at U-pick orchards and roadside stands in the state of Oregon?  Oregon peaches are bountiful because of our mild, wet winters followed by heavy rainfall in the spring season.  Add an extremely dry July and August, and you have the perfect recipe for growing delicious peaches! There are only a few months each year where these peaches are at their peak, so it’s best to enjoy them every way possible while you can!  Here’s a quick and easy dinner recipe...

Vietnamese Grilled Pork and Noodle Bowl In Vietnamese, this dish is called “Bún thịt nướng” Vietnamese Grilled Pork and Noodle Bowl traditionally includes grilled pork over cold rice-vermicelli noodles, topped with fresh herbs and crisp vegetables.  It is a delicious and refreshing meal, perfect for any summer dinner. Many Vietnamese dishes came from France.  During the 17th century, Catholic missionaries arrived in Vietnam, and France eventually colonized Vietnam and Cambodia.  You’ll see an incredible amount of French influence on Vietnamese cuisine. Ingredients for Vietnamese Grilled Pork: For this recipe, you’ll need about 2 pounds of TBS pork shoulder. Marinade ingredients: 3...