Best Recipes From Redwood Kitchen

Welcome to Redwood Kitchen! Here, you'll discover a collection of delicious and approachable recipes designed to impress. Inspired by the vibrant flavors of the Pacific Northwest, with influences from Mediterranean and Asian cuisines, our dishes bring a unique and exciting twist to your table. Dive in and explore recipes that blend diverse influences into mouthwatering meals!
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Salmon Caesar Salad
After moving to the Pacific Northwest from Wisconsin, it is no surprise that hot smoked salmon quickly become a new favorite for me. It's smoky, from-the-sea flavor pairs well with the anchovy based dressing in this smoked salmon caesar salad.
Cuban Fried Plantains
Both sweet and savory, Cuban fried plantains, or maduros are extremely simple to prepare and cook and make a great side dish! Crispy and golden brown on the outside and creamy on the inside, you might never want a fried potato ever again after this. So next time you spot some ripe plantains at the store give this traditional Cuban dish a try!
Prawn and Chorizo Pasta
Looking for an easy but delicious pasta dish? This prawn and chorizo pasta recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and tastes better than your favorite Italian restaurant. The chorizo and white wine-spiked tomato sauce packs tons of flavor that pairs well with shrimp and a thin pasta like spaghetti or linguine. Give this a try, and I'm sure it will quickly become a family favorite!
Rigatoni Arrabbiata
When you need the comfort and ease of a quick pasta after a long day, but still want a spike of heat and brightness, rigatoni arrabbiata is the perfect answer. Arrabbiata translates to "angry" in Italian and is very flavorful tomato sauce made with a kick of red chili, hence angry.
Teriyaki Udon Noodles with Vegetables
For a super quick and simple meal, look no further than some stir-fried teriyaki udon noodles with vegetables. The easy, scratch made sauce has the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and umami. It will quickly become a staple for your next stir-fry.
Pan Seared Cod with Wild Mushrooms
Hosting a dinner and looking for an easy but impressive meal? Pan seared cod with wild mushrooms is your answer. This dish comes together quickly in one-pan, but feels like a fancy dinner.
Chorizo Pasta Salad
Looking for a perfect summer potluck dish? Or maybe just an easy weeknight dinner meal? This Spanish inspired chorizo pasta salad is loaded with delicious flavors like lemon and paprika.
Sautéed Snap Peas and Fennel
Sugar snap peas are that great summer time snack, they seem to crack so perfectly revealing their refreshingly sweet pods. But did you know that they are just as good cooked? Mixed with a comforting dab (or two) of butter, this sautéed snap peas and fennel recipe makes a great side to any dinner.
Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni
This creamy roasted red pepper rigatoni is a go-to weeknight pasta dish for me. The sauce comes together in a matter of minutes and has the perfect balance of roasted pepper zip and sweetness. Plus it's vegetarian!
Gluten-Free Pad Thai with Shrimp
Pad Thai is one of those dishes I think I could eat for every meal and never get sick of. You could get lost in all the variations of this dish, but this one is a pretty straight forward shrimp pad Thai. Thai cooking is a very complex merging of different flavors, you usually have sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and spicy all in one dish.
Lemongrass Fried Rice
This quick and easy lemongrass fried rice doesn't cut any corners on flavor. From the fragrant lemongrass to the Thai basil this dish will not disappoint. It comes together in one pan and will be ready to serve in less than 25 minutes.
Creamy Tortellini with Asparagus
With that first spotting of fresh asparagus in April, my mind instantly goes to tortellini in asparagus broth. This dish is one of my favorite spring time meals because it highlights so many remarkable flavors of the season with a light and aromatic broth.
Mediterranean Halibut with Rosemary
This Mediterranean halibut with rosemary and olives comes together quickly and easily in one pan but tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. Loaded with flavor from Kalamata olives, lemon, and rosemary, this recipe is a fool-proof way for a simple seafood dinner.
Crunchy Green Tomato Salad with Herbs
Are you wondering what to do with the surplus of unripe green tomatoes from your garden? Look no further! This easy green tomato salad recipe is a fantastic way to utilize these underappreciated veggies. It's not only delicious but also a great solution to make the most of your tomato harvest before the season ends.