I absolutely love eating pot stickers. What’s not to love about them? Crispy on one side, tender on the other and bursting with a flavorful crab, shrimp and pork filling. These are simple to assemble and sheer gold sitting in your freezer! The uncooked pot stickers can be placed on a parchment-lined tray (make sure they’re not touching) and frozen. Transfer to a plastic freezer bag and store for up to a month. To cook the frozen pot stickers, add an extra minute to the cooking time after the water is added. Continue Reading →
Crab, Shrimp and Pork Pot Stickers
This recipe is from My Tiny Alaskan Oven
by LaDonna Rose on November 16, 2020 in Appetizers, My Tiny Alaskan Oven, Recipes

Classy Parmesan Basket
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by LaDonna Rose on October 25, 2018 in Appetizers, Recipes, Salmon Desserts & Friends

These Classy Parmesan Baskets make a beautiful presentation. They have a lacy, delicate look to them. Continue Reading →
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
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by LaDonna Rose on October 18, 2018 in Appetizers, My Tiny Alaskan Oven, Recipes

Crab stuffed mushrooms only look difficult to make. A large tray with an army of mini-sized appetizers, each little soldier with a browned bubbling cheese crust only suggests that you’ve slaved over them for days. Really, the most work you’ve done is chop up some vegetables and spoon filling into some mushroom caps, my favorite kind of appetizer! Continue Reading →
Roasted Shrimp with Rosemary and Thyme
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by LaDonna Rose on October 11, 2018 in Appetizers, Entrées, My Tiny Alaskan Oven, Recipes

This Roasted Shrimp with Rosemary and Thyme is the perfect recipe for shrimp. Roasting them with fresh rosemary and thyme adds so much flavor. I am positive you will love this recipe and will never serve shrimp other than this way again. Continue Reading →
Mini Salmon and Herb Quiches
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by LaDonna Rose on August 17, 2018 in Appetizers, Recipes, Salmon Desserts & Friends

These delicious Mini Salmon and Herb Quiches are a wonderful party dish because they can be made in advance and then simply reheated before serving. Continue Reading →
Mini Salmon Burger BLT with Jalapeño Mayo
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by LaDonna Rose on August 16, 2018 in Appetizers, My Tiny Alaskan Oven, Recipes

I have a thing for salmon burgers-they’re light and flavorful, easy to make and a nice change from your traditional ground beef burgers. They can work wonders to brighten up any mundane day (they sure do for me). These Mini Salmon Burger BLTs with Jalapeño Mayo make great finger food in the summer, by a pool, with a cocktail. There’s just something about mini food items isn’t there? Continue Reading →
Smoked Salmon with Wild Berries on Grit Cakes
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by LaDonna Rose on July 5, 2018 in Appetizers, My Tiny Alaskan Oven, Recipes

This Smoked Salmon with Wild Berries on Grit Cakes recipe makes a terrific, simple yet sophisticated appetizer–perfect for cocktail hour. The berry spread brings out the richness of the smoked salmon, which is complemented by the slight sweetness of the grit cakes. It is one of our go-to appetizers when we want something truly satisfying. Continue Reading →
Crab Salad on Corn Blini
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by LaDonna Rose on June 25, 2018 in Appetizers, My Tiny Alaskan Oven, Recipes

Cornmeal with its pleasant flavor and slightly crunchy texture, makes this little bite lip-smacking-pop-it-in-your-mouth good! I’ll bet you can’t eat just one Crab Salad on Corn Blini! Continue Reading →
Soft Spring Rolls with Smoked Salmon and Fresh Basil
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by LaDonna Rose on May 7, 2018 in Appetizers, Entrées, Recipes, Salmon Desserts & Friends

Soft Spring Rolls with Smoked Salmon and Fresh Basil are a pleasure to see and to eat and simple to make if you set up a small assembly line with all the components ready to roll up. The secret ingredient here is an extra pairs of hands, to make the job interesting and fun. Continue Reading →
Summertime Salmon Bruschetta
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by LaDonna Rose on April 30, 2018 in Appetizers, Recipes, Salmon Desserts & Friends

These Summertime Salmon Bruschettas can be prepped hours in advance and refrigerated, but are quick enough to make and serve in 15 minutes. The smoked salmon brings rich deep flavor, making a memorable appetizer. Continue Reading →

About LaDonna
I’m LaDonna Rose Gundersen, Alaskan fisherwoman, cookbook author and lover of salmon. The recipes and tales I share are inspired by life aboard the LaDonna Rose – the fishing boat my husband Ole and I operate together out of Ketchikan, Alaska. Read more...

