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Lisa Katsman

Pan roasted salmon can be prepared in a myriad of ways

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Putting a new twist on a favorite summer dish

Summer is a great time of year to enjoy the wonderful world of seafood. Salmon is especially easy…

Chile lime fish or shrimp tacos are a great summer favorite.

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Celebrate summer with chile lime tacos | On Food

It feels like the sun might stick around for a while this time, giving us the feeling that…

Baked eggs

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Turning the page to spring

With Passover around the corner, we are scrubbing and cleaning our cupboards to rid of all chalmutz (leavened…

Stacy Alishio measures out ingredients for a drink at Franky & Dom’s Cafe.

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Meet Franky & Dom’s Cafe, the new coffee bistro in town

There’s a new kid in town, and we should all flock to meet them. Franky & Dom’s is…

D’Artanyian is a beloved member of Lisa Katsman’s family.

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Pets important on V-Day too

We all need love. Mostly, we look for love in the form of another human being. What we…

Smoothies are a great way to eat right and feel full.

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Loving, and taking care of the skin you’re in

“Love the skin you’re in,” said Lisi Wolfe, local photographer. With New Year’s under our belt and our…

These latke servers are for sale at the Herzl-Ner Tamid Judaica Shop.

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Chanukah – fry, fry again

Chanukah may not be the most sacred of the Jewish Holidays, but it is one of the more…

Cheesecake

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Finding that perfect slice of cheesecake, close to home

Here’s a story of a lovely family two-plus generations deep in Seattle and on Mercer Island.

Bread pudding

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Ending Yom Kippur with something sweet

Going to the first home football game at Mercer Island High School, I noticed a beautiful new tradition…

Plums for this tasty torte can be found on trees in Mercer Island neighborhoods. Substitute blueberries if needed.

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Use local plums for tasty torte

This recipe is one that I have used for many years. I generally use the plums from a…

This tomato fennel salad is a great dinner salad that doesn’t require much work to create.

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Try a tomato fennel salad

Here is a salad with no oven or baking required: a tomato fennel salad, perfect for late summer…

Poached and cooked salmon with Riesling is delicious

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Fresh and easy Northwest salmon

One of my most favorite dinners to make is a salmon louie, Katsman style.

Herb crusted flank steak with cherry tomatoes and olives makes a wonderful and easy Father’s Day supper.

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Sharing knowledge, passion this Father’s Day

Sitting in the Delta Lounge in the Atlanta airport with my mother and father, we were enjoying each…