As I write this from a cold climate in the northern hemisphere, frigid winds surround the house. Even the birds seem to be holed up somewhere to escape winter’s icy clutches. But inside, snug as a bug in a rug, something wonderful is happening at 375°F.

I’m trying something new for dinner. Well, several things to be specific. We have friends coming over for a nice meal and some wine. On the menu? Fish, wild rice with almond slivers, warm ciabatta bread and a fresh mixed green salad with ripe cherry tomatoes. The table is set for six.

I don’t know what kind of fish all six guests will enjoy most. Some folks love salmon. Others prefer white, flaky fillets and there are those who delight over fresh fish from the sea. With Morey’s tonight, I’m going to dazzle every palate. I’ll look like a culinary queen when the food hits the table, but in reality this comfort-food smorgasbord is as easy to prepare as a glass of water!

It begins with selecting the Morey’s fish and flavors you want. For this dinner party, I’m preparing six unique fillets. People can choose exactly what they want. However, I’m going to encourage everybody to sample a little bit of each fillet. Tonight’s Morey’s variety lineup is:

• Wood Roasted Atlantic Salmon

• Lemon Pepper Tilapia

• Pineapple Mango Mahi Mahi

• Garlic Cracked Pepper Wild Pacific Salmon

• Seasoned Grill Tilapia

• Lemon Dill Atlantic Salmon

Each fresh portion comes sealed with tasty marinades in individual pouches. To prepare, I just set the oven to 375. Then I make six small aluminum foil “boats” and put a fillet in each one. I pour the marinade from the pouch over the top. All six servings can then go on a baking sheet and bubble in their own marinated goodness at the same time.

When the guests arrive, this comfort meal will warm our bodies as well as our hearts. We’ll enjoy it with selections of Syrah, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir – all fantastic wine pairings with flavorful fish. I can’t wait!

Cheers!