Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Elizabeth Karmel cooks and writes about food drink and travel. Easter is in the rear view mirror and that means that grilling ...

Located near any display of seafood in a grocery store of fish market, you are likely to see boxes and bags of small wood planks. That’s because they just so happen to be the perfect vehicle for ...

A cedar plank is a great grilling accessory for infusing smoky flavor and keeping food moist. Salmon is the most popular option for plank grilling, but really anything goes. Soak your planks before ...

Smoky cedar, sweet maple syrup, and a little bourbon give this grilled salmon a classic balance of richness and brightness. The fish cooks directly on the soaked plank, which adds gentle woodsy flavor ...

This recipe combines two of the Shaffers' favorite things. They make the Roasted Tomatillo Salsa by grilling several vegetables over an open flame using a grate over a side burner of an outdoor ...

Depending on how you want to serve your salmon will determine how many cedar planks you'll need. Follow the instructions for soaking, usually an hour or more. You'll want your coals to be medium or ...

Q My husband and I are regulars at Seasons 52. His favorite dish is the cedar salmon. I’ve never cooked on wood planks before and would like to try making it at home. Will you please ask the chef to ...

Planking was a favorite cooking method of the Northwest native Americans. The cedar plank lends the fish its aroma, and the indirect heat keeps the fish moist. Terry Otto/The Columbian This simple ...