Pan seared king salmon (that I caught!) with porcini mushroom and white wine reduction.

Creamy polenta

Sautéed wild mushrooms

Sautéed Swiss chard with pine nuts and lemon.

Starting @nedpyle.com ‘s Gumbo recipe…. Let the pain begin… (making roux).

Roasted ham hock until crispy. Mash with Dijon & grain mustard, gravy made from pan juices with baby peas… finally a reprieve from the heat!