Fresh Fish Friday

December 14 is Bouillabaisse Day, so it’s a perfect time to expand your horizons and try something new!  Bouillabaisse is a traditional French seafood stew originating from the town of Marseille on the coast.  The name derives itself from a Provençal Occitan word comprised of two parts:  bolhir, meaning “to boil,” and abaissar, meaning “to simmer.”   Initially, the local fisherman made the stew using rockfish they could not sell to the stores.  Saffron gives the broth its distinctive taste and color.  Today, a bouillabaisse can include various kinds of fish, shellfish, and even octopus–you just need to use several!  The...

The holidays are just around the corner, and that means time to share with friends and family.  Traditional dinners usually feature ham or turkey, so it's a wonderful change of pace to cook up a different style of dinner that will still warm your guests' hearts.  Our short rib pomegranate tacos combine the hearty taste of beef with the flavors of the season for an easy-to-prepare dinner everyone will love. Ingredients for short rib pomegranate tacos: 2 ½ pounds of TBS beef short ribs, bone-in 12 corn tortillas 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup pomegranate juice 2 ancho chile peppers,...

A popular trend in the culinary world right now is smoking meats.  Smokers have become affordable for almost any budget making the “Green Egg,” “Traeger,” or another similar brand a common appliance for the backyard kitchen.  If you’re looking for an innovative way to cook your Thanksgiving feast this year, why not try smoking a turkey?  Here are a few tips for making it the most delicious Thanksgiving dinner you’ve ever had. Best Practices for Smoking a Turkey: Get a whole turkey from The Butcher Shop.  Starting with a high-quality, locally-raised bird will lead to more delicious results.  For most...

Cool fall evenings are perfect for dinner parties and family gatherings.  If you have an event coming up, you are likely looking for a recipe that will give you more time with your guests instead of keeping you in the kitchen.  Here’s an easy recipe for a delicious prime rib roast that only takes a few minutes of your time to prepare.  You’ll have lots of time to visit with family and friends while enjoying the aroma wafting from your oven. Four easy ingredients: 1 TBS Bone-In Rib Roast (see below to determine how much roast you need) 1 tablespoon...

Are you feeling a little adventurous?  Did you know the Butcher Shop offers a variety of “exotic” meat selections in addition to locally raised beef, chicken, lamb, and other traditional favorites?  If you’d like to try something new and different for your family dinner, stop by The Butcher Shop to see what we have available.  For example, alligator is a common entree in the South but not well-known in the Pacific Northwest.  Surprise your guests with this easy-to-prepare recipe for fried alligator bites. What does alligator taste like? That’s a popular question, and many people will say “chicken.”  But alligator...