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Hostess Gifts…No Cooking Required!

Thierry Rautureau During the holiday season Kathy and I are invited to many parties around town. These parties usually happen on Saturday nights. Saturdays are hectic for me since I am racing around from my radio show with Tom Douglas, then coming back to Rover’s for dinner service. Here are three foolproof ways to become a Hostess Gift-Giving Rockstar!

Salmon Sashimi with Argan Oil and Lemon

2 pounds sushi-grade salmon fillets, skin removed
2 tablespoons argan oil
Juice of 2 lemons
Sea salt
Cracked white pepper

Slice the salmon, against the grain, as thin as possible. Arrange on a platter. In a small bowl, combine argan oil and lemon juice. Lightly brush the argan oil and lemon juice mixture onto the salmon. Season with sea salt and cracked white pepper. 

Chef Note: I find the best sushi-grade salmon at Mutual Fish Company in Seattle. Argan oil and sea salt can be bought online.

Mutual Fish Company
2335 Rainer Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98144
206.322.4368

Negroni Cocktails--TO GO!

Begin your party with this apéritif cocktail, supposed to stimulate the appetite! 

1 part gin (Broker’s or Hendricks)
1 part sweet vermouth (or a combination of sweet and dry vermouth)
1 part Campari
Garnish with an orange twist

Combine gin, vermouth, and Campari in a clear jar or pitcher.  Stir to combine.  Seal tightly, put in your trunk for transport.  Enjoy responsibly!

Caviar & Champagne

Ooh la la! Visit Dale and Betsy on Eastlake at Seattle Caviar Company to browse the best caviar selection in Seattle. They have champagne too!

Seattle Caviar Company
2922 Eastlake Ave E
Seattle, WA 98102
206.323.3005

--Thierry Rautureau

Check out Thierry’s favorite kitchen products in the Kitchen & Home Gift Guide.

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