Salmon

Diane Morgan is not only a cooking writer, she's also a fish freak who has toured the world on a quest for even more expertise--an adventure that included hooking a 75-pound halibut in Alaska. Now she zeroes in on salmon in this beautifully presented cookbook. Starting with "Salmon Basics," Morgan clarifies the wild vs. farmed dilemma (her position is that wild is usually better and safer, but that consumer advocacy is vital in bettering the situation). She then goes on to the recipes, which are numerous, inventive, and mouth-watering. Among them are Smoked Salmon Pillows, Gazpacho with Blackened Salmon, Lemon-Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad, Riesling-Poached Salmon, and Spring Vegetable Pot Pie with Salmon. She also provides tips on cleaning, skinning, and drying salmon, and makes wine suggestions for each recipe.