Oyster Basics – Mississippi State Shell

ContentsOyster ProverbOyster ShuckingMississippi State Legislature-Official State Shell The OysterOyster Delicacies Oyster Proverb Only buy oysters in months with the letter “r”? Month with an “r”: January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December Although oysters in the Gulf of Mexico can spawn throughout the year because of warm Gulf currents; most oysters spawn in the...

Simple Pheasant – State Bird of South Dakota

ContentsChinese Ring-necked Pheasant State Bird of South DakotaRecipe for Simple PheasantDelicious Pheasant For You Chinese Ring-necked Pheasant State Bird of South Dakota Chinese Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) is the State Bird of South Dakota. According to the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection: The ring-necked pheasant was introduced in the United States nearly two centuries ago, but its...

Cajun Channel Catfish – State Fish of Missouri

ContentsTasty Treats for YouA simple catfish recipe Ingredients for cajun catfish: Fish fillets (4 to 6 ounces) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon Cajun spice 1 tablespoon lemon pepper 1 tablespoon garlic salt 1 to 2 cups milk 1 to 2 eggs Instructions: Cut fillets into two- to three-inch pieces. Mix eggs and milk in a small bowl. Mix flour and spices into a quart-sized zip lock bag and shake to mix. Dip fillet...

Tilapia with Kumquat Citrus Butter

ContentsKumquats are a primary agricultural citrus product of the state of Florida.Ingredients for Cooking the TilapiaDirections For Tilapia with Kumquat Citrus Butter:Tasty Treats You May LikeKumquats are a primary agricultural citrus product of the state of Florida. Ingredients For Tilapia with Kumquat Citrus Butter: Makes four servings Kumquat Citrus Butter 1 1/2 tablespoons softened butter 4 de-seeded kumquats with...

Spicy Broiled Rockfish – Maryland State Fish

ContentsRockfish (aka Striped Bass) Morone saxatilisSPICY BROILED ROCKFISHIngredients for Spicy Broiled RockfishDirections for Spicy Broiled RockfishTasty Treats for Fish Lover’sRockfish (aka Striped Bass) Morone saxatilis The Rockfish was named the official fish of the State of Maryland in 1965 (Chapter 513, Acts of 1965; Code State Government Article, sec. 13-304). Originally called Roccus saxatilis, scientists...

“Slow Cooker” Idaho® Potato Casserole

ContentsIngredients for the Idaho Potato Casserole:Tasty Potato Treat for YouThe Idaho potato is the official state vegetable of the state of Idaho. From Aristocrat in Burlap: In certain ways, the mighty Snake River is the mother of Idaho’s potato industry. It has, through the centuries, transported and deposited much of the silt that farmers cultivate today in lower-lying fields along the river course. It provides...

Marinated Grilled Mountain Quail With Fresno Herbs

ContentsIngredients for Marinated Grilled Mountain QuailDirections for Marinated Grilled Mountain QuailTasty Quail Treats for YouCalifornia Quail is one of the state symbols of California, specifically the California State Bird. It is also known as Valley Quail, San Lucas Quail, Santa Catalina Quail Warner Valley Quail, and Californian Quail. According to the California State Library: The California Quail (Lophortyx...

Moose Nose – Alaska State Land Mammal

ContentsDirections for preparing Moose NoseMoose-lover Treats for YouDid you know that the large, rubbery nose of a moose is considered a culinary delicacy? Yes, the nose. According to Donald L Schultz in Traveling up the Evangeline Trail-Country Acadie’: A moose muffle is the nose and the pendulous, overhanging upper lip of the moose, eaten boiled, baked, or fried as a delicacy. It was prized among the Cree who...

Chinook Salmon – Oregon State Fish

ContentsSALMON WITH GNOCCHI AND ROASTED RED PEPPERTasty Salmon Treats for YouAccording to NOAA Fisheries Service: Salmon are an important source of spiritual and physical sustenance for west coast Indian tribes, and they are very important to many other residents of the west coast and to west coast economies. Chinook salmon are also called tyee or king salmon. They are called “king” because they are the largest...

Sautéed Black Bass with Basil Mustard Butter Sauce...

ContentsKentucky State FishRecipe for Black Bass with Basil Mustard bUtter SauceTasty Bass Treats for YouKentucky State Fish According to the Kentucky Secretary of State: The state fish is the Kentucky Spotted Bass, Micropterus punctulatus. The bass was adopted by the state on February 27, 1956. The Kentucky Bass is acclaimed for its gameness and fighting qualities. It also a prized dish to eat. Recipe for Black Bass with...