December 2013: Recipes

Click through a Snapshots of all the recipes for the December 2013 issue. This month features Pacific Northwest specialties and tomato-based menu items.

Smoked Salmon Cakes with Grilled Asparagus and Lemon Caper Sauce - Microsoft Real Estate & Facilities (Compass Group), Redmond, Wash.

Incorporate salmon into your menu with these Smoked Salmon Cakes. The Lemon Caper Sauce gives the dish great flavor and presentation.

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Cedar Planked Line Caught Sockeye Salmon, Hakurei Turnip and Walla Walla Onion Puree with a Green Bean, Cherry Tomato and White Corn Relish - Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Ore.

This healthy seafood dish is full of color and layers of endless flavor. 

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Pizza, Pear and Cambazola, Red Onion - Oregon State University, Corvallis

Spice up your ordinary pizza offering with this simple and flavor-filled pizza featuring fresh pears, two types of cheese and fresh basil.

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Smoked Salmon Pizza with Lemon Mascarpone - Microsoft Real Estate & Facilities (Compass Group), Redmond, Wash.

Combining smoked salmon, Lemon Scented Mascarpone and Apple Fennel Salad, gives this pizza offers a Pacific Northwest twist.

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Seared Halibut with Shimeji Mushrooms and Pancetta - Microsoft Real Estate & Facilities (Compass Group), Redmond, Wash.

This seafood dish offers a variety of flavors with the combination of halibut, shimeji mushrooms and pancetta.

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Seared Scallops with Shellfish Butter - Microsoft Real Estate & Facilities (Compass Group), Redmond, Wash.

Featuring fresh scallops and asparagus, this recipe is great for a featured menu item. Plus, the Butternut Squash Mashers perfectly complement the dish.

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Elk Stew with Root Vegetables - Washington State University, Pullman

Spice up your soup selection with this Elk Stew recipe. Featuring fresh vegetables and game, this dish is perfect for a winter warm-up.

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Tomato Basil Soup - Washington State University, Pullman

Prepare for soup season with this simple Tomato Basil Soup.

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Penne with Gorgonzola and Tomatoes - Washington State University, Pullman

Featuring two types of cheese and diced tomatoes, this pasta is full of flavor and color.

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Cioppino; Fish Stew - Gwynedd Estates, Ambler, Pa.

Featuring clams, mussels, shrimp and scallops, this fish stew is filled with fresh seafood and vegetables, making for a hearty meal.

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Calamari Marinara - Lima Estates, Media, Pa.

The combination of calamari and marinara makes this dish perfect for dinner or a late-night snack.

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Pork Shanks in Marinara - Lima Estates, Media, Pa.

This combination of pork shanks and marinara makes for a perfect dinner option.

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Yellow Tomato Marinara - Lima Estates, Media, Pa.

This simple sauce recipe requires only four ingredients to produce a massive amount of flavor for numerous dishes.

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Salsa Basic - Lima Estates, Media, Pa.

This simple salsa recipe is perfect for last-minute, meal-pairing options.

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Grilled Swordfish Puttanesca - University of New Hampshire, Holloway Commons, Durham

The combination of Puttanesca Sauce and swordfish make a perfect healthy menu option.

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Steak Pizziola - University of New Hampshire, Holloway Commons, Durham

Featuring beef, mushrooms and vegetables, this dish makes for a perfect dinner option all year long.

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