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Blessed by those who care for our kids and critters Hello kind readers.

This is our fourth issue. The magazine continues to grow. And the community has given heaps of encouragement and support.

Which to us is great news! It's really our mission to bring fun and inspiring stories to our friends and neighbors in the Catalina Foothills. In this issue, we turn our focus to our young people. And our pets.

You'll learn more about a therapeutic riding program and a feature story about a group of University of Arizona students who volunteer to provide good times and laughs -- in princess regalia no less -- to children fighting for their health. That's some good stuff!

We also turn our attention to the amazing work being done by the folks at Pima Animal Care Center, widely regarded as the best municipal animal center in the country. For that, we thank the staff, the volunteers, and the foster families who work every day to "save one until we're done". And hats off to the Pima County executives who understand the importance of caring for our furry friends.

Also, please take note of the remarkable photography of southern Arizona's very own Robert Gallucci. He hosts photography workshops chasing thunderstorms and capturing photos of the Milkyway and many other spectacular things in our world. You can find out more about the workshops in our Calendar of Events.

Yes, we are a very lucky city packed with caring humans doing everything they can to help those who need it most, and who inspire us!

Next issue we will have stories about local fashion and style. Do you know of local people and businesses doing great things in that space? Please let our terrific editor, Megan Ewing (megan.ewing@citylifestyle.com), know about anything and everything about Tucson Fashionista activities!

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inside the issue The Kids and Pets Issue

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Lifestyle Letter

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City Scene

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Pet Friendly

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Events

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Realty Report

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Culinary Creations

To little riders on the mend, these large and gentle animals bring peace and smiles

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Roaming at night to capture extreme and beautiful photos

32 The Truth About Rescuing a Four-Legged Friend

An incredible, surprising journey from a scared (but sweet) street survivor slowly blossoming in her new family.

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Photography: Robert Gallucci Sonoran sky islands wrapped in celestial clouds of light.

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Horses To little riders healing, these large and gentle animals often bring peace and wonder.

Tucked away in the middle of Tucson, children of all ages can take part in the variety of services offered by TRAK Ranch. Since 2007, TRAK has provided therapeutic and fun experiences by, in the words of barn manager Tatum Thelander, “bringing the Western way of life back to Tucson.” From summer camps to equine therapy, TRAK has a program for everyone.

Referred to as “TRAK magic” by program director Chelsea Menke, the calming energy the horses hold is instantly felt upon stepping on the property. According to Menke, the feeling of safety children get allows them to open up and grow through their animal interactions.

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Callie is happily led through the obstacle course by TRAK volunteer Alex Harvey.

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TRAK volunteer Annie Horvath stands with one of the horses used during the summer camp program.

Levi, Liam, Kailyn, and Amelia eagerly await their turn for the relay.

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It was relay race day at camp, and groups of children were eagerly lined up, ready to take on the obstacle course in front of them. The course, which included walking over poles, weaving in between poles, and turning around a barrel, represented a culmination of skills the children learned throughout the week. Their confidence shone through their little faces, as practically every child dismounted their horse with a grin.

Clementine, 10, started off at camp feeling nervous around the horses. As she spent more time with them, she shared her excitement about finally understanding everything, saying, “I felt really good.” She loves riding and grooming horses, and her favorite horse is Hollywood.

Ezra, 7, loves all of the animals at TRAK. When he’s riding horses, he said he feels happy. His favorite part of camp is, “petting [the horses] and riding the horses.”

Liam, 12, also shared Clementine’s feelings about being nervous. But he said that “the horses are really calming for some reason”, and now his favorite thing to do is go fast! He enjoys spending time with the horses, and his proudest moment at camp was when he almost cantered!

Athena, 8, loves to “walk on the horses.” She loves every part of camp, but she especially loves, “riding the horses, picking up chickens, and petting the rabbits.” She said walking isn’t super bouncy, and that her favorite horse is Monyoso.

“The animals are happy,” Thelander explained, “so you’re happy.”

That happiness is available for children of all ages to access, with horsemanship programs beginning at age 4. One special program, though, stands out in particular to Menke. After partnering with the Southern Arizona Gender Alliance (SAGA), TRAK established a therapeutic riding program for Tucson’s LGBTQ+ youth. Menke saw a need for a safe space and a sense of community, and sought to create a solution by employing “TRAK magic”.

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After spending a day on the property, I can confirm that TRAK magic is real.

All smiles from Ezra as he finishes up his turn through the horseback relay!

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In December of 2020, a group of University of Arizona students banded together with one mission: to spread hope and happiness to populations of children who would otherwise never get to experience those special moments.

The result of that group, Giving a Little Arizona Magic (GLAM), can be found anywhere a child needs a smile, from one-on-one hospital visits at Diamond Children’s Hopistal to attending family events at Reid Park Zoo. GLAM’s mission to, “provid[e] creative programming to children that are disadvantaged, whether that be medically, socioeconomically, or in foster care” is felt deeply by each volunteer, and is evident in each child they interact with.

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“We don’t realize how much of an impact we can have on somebody’s life.” Rachel Becker, one of GLAM’s active character volunteers, describes. Watching children connect to her favorite childhood characters in the same way that she did brings her excitement each time she dons her costume.

The excitement felt by the volunteers is felt within the community as well, as GLAM’s characters can be found regularly at Reid Park Zoo for family events.

These events, which are a favorite of a number of volunteers, encourage a greater reach into the community. Hannah McAlister, GLAM's current President, believes that any day where she or her volunteers can make a child smile is a good day.

GLAM’s services extend beyond hospital visits and public events. They also volunteer their services for birthday parties free of charge, with donations encouraged. Where can you find GLAM next? Follow them on Instagram @givingmagicua and on Facebook at Giving a Little Arizona Magic to see where their princess and hero friends are traveling next.

From virtual visits during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, to events attended by hundreds of people, GLAM is quickly becoming a community name in Tucson.

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The first monsoon this year came on July 9.

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With Bisbee streetlights dimmed for a few nights in the Spring, the Milky Way is revealed..

As we have discussed previously -- including in the June issue -there are people absolutely obsessed with monsoon storms and all the dramatic action that ensues (sometimes).

Robert Gallucci is one of those people. Rob is an award-winning photographer who lives south of Sierra Vista. He relocated to Cochise County from New Jersey years back, drawn by the storms, the high-desert landscapes, and the spectacular wildlife.

He offers workshops focused on capturing lightning storms, sunrises, sunsets, and the Milky Way over iconic landscapes in the foreground. In the spring, he works with the City of Bisbee to shut off street lights, revealing clouds of stars above the town. The Milky Way in all of its glory.

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Rob says there are new techniques and technologies that help capture the elusive bolts as they strike. Given the unpredictability of lightning, in the past, it might take hundreds if not thousands of shots to get the image. With today’s new innovations it may take less than 100 photos to capture many lightning strikes.

Rob is fond of saying that southern Arizona is one of the most unrecognized and epic photography locations in the United States. Part of his mission when he moved here was to change that, to let others know that this region is every bit as beautiful and iconic as other places in the United States.

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“To explore the great diversity of the sky-island landscape is to know, deep in your soul, that the greatest artist is not earthbound and that, at best, we can try to humbly share the wonder with others,” he said, adding that “for a photographer, there is no greater thrill than capturing the microsecond release of that power in the sky.”

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Sonoran sky islands wrapped in celestial clouds of light.

“I do not think I could ask for a better start to Monsoon 2022 than tonight. A superb strike and a rainbow at sunset to start the season. I am blessed! We had been tracking this (river of moisture) for three days and waited all day, hoping it would stay on track through the San Pedro Valley deep in southern Arizona.”

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Gil the Wonder Pup surveying his new home.

The Truth About Rescuing a Four-Legged Friend ARTICLE BY JEFF HERR

An incredible, surprising journey from a scared (but sweet) street survivor slowly blossoming in her new family.

Jabba kicking back. All ears and eyes focused on getting home.

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Rip and Kaycie enjoying the "catio" before being adopted together at Rescue Me Marana.

Every year nearly 20,000 dogs and cats (and sometimes other creatures) end up in animal shelters in Pima County.

Thankfully, a network of big-hearted volunteers, professional caretakers, and civic leaders dig in, dedicated to an endless mission to get these stray or abandoned creatures into loving homes. These match-making efforts focus on pairing the right animals with the right homes.

The work is endless. It plays out in massive facilities like the world-class Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) and storefront rescue centers in malls like Rescue Me Marana.

And the caring work is done by hundreds of foster families who bring frightened animals into their homes for gentle care and a little peace.

In fact, these animal lovers seemingly go to the ends of the earth to help keep animals in their original homes or find new families to take them in. And some of the situations are heartbreaking Kimberley Kelly is one of those crusaders who just can't stop. She found a home for Gil the Wonder Pup, paralyzed from the waist down. Today, Gil is living his best life on the

Mroz ranch near Durango, Colorado. Today she is trying to rescue two paralyzed dogs.

"I'm currently working on rehoming two other paralyzed pups," she said, adding that "One is Jazmin, from Mexico, who had horrible, horrible injuries and was never supposed to recover and yet is thriving. The other is a border collie mix named Luna who was shot in the spine in a drive-by shooting."

What is striking is that, in the face of such cruelty, these rescuers are full of love and optimism. Maybe that comes when all the pieces come together and an animal finds their forever home. Like Gil. Or Royal.

Cindy Hefley is a board member and volunteer at Rescue Me Marana in the Marana Premium Outlet mall. She said that a family from Las Cruces happened to be shopping at the mall when they met Royal, a german-shorthair pointer. "It was a perfect match. They wanted a strong active family dog to be a jogging companion." Royal was the perfect fit and is now home in New Mexico.

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Our Honey, happy at home!

Her spirit renewed!

“As a community shelter, our core efforts are focused on public safety with aggressive animals, helping sick and injured animals on the street, and trying to keep animals with their families.”

her husband have converted a retail store into a buzzing hive of caregivers and animals. "We are part of a huge network of shelters across the state," she said, "Until there are none, save one," is her mantra.

Monica Dangler, director at PACC, said they are currently in a "code red" status with their extensive facilities overflowing with stray or surrendered animals.

Our mission, supported by loving volunteers and staff, and enlightened leadership with Pima County, is threefold, she said.

"As a community shelter, our core efforts are focused on public safety with aggressive animals, helping sick and injured animals on the street, and trying to keep animals with their families," Monica said.

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A surge of evictions, post-COVID life changes, a 30% increase in pet supplies, and a shortage of veterinarians push many families to the brink of surrendering their family pets "out of desperation," she added.

About 18 months ago, our family adopted Honey, pictured above. She came to us with serious physical and emotional issues. She was terrified.

But over time, we coaxed her back, she began to trust us. And the bright light returned to her eyes.

Today we are so happy to report the truth about adopting a dog or cat into your life. It can be one of the greatest, and most humbling experiences, of your life. We are so very thankful!

What if we had not found her at PACC? Where would she be? And how would she be living?

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Santa Cruz River Farmers' Market

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AU G U ST 1 0 T H

Southeast Arizona Birding Festival

DOUBLETR EE BY HILTON HOT E L T UC S O N – R E I D PA R K | 9 :0 0 A M Times vary! Field trips, workshops, photo events, nature expo, and more.

See birds you can find nowhere else in the U.S.! You’ll have great chances of seeing Elegant Trogon, Lucifer Hummingbird, Red-faced Warbler, Arizona Woodpecker, Montezuma Quail, and much, much more.

The event starts Wednesday and goes through Sunday. And Saturday is free! Check the Tucson Audubon website for details.

AU GUST 1 3T H

Brad Paisley World Tour 2022

AVA CON CERT HALL | 8 :00 PM Since his 1999 debut album -- Who Needs Pictures -- Brad Paisley has released eleven studio albums and a Christmas compilation. Come see Brad and the band live!

AU GUST 1 7 T H

Jay Dusard: Cowboy with a Camera

E THERTON GALLERY -- 340 S OUT H C O NV E NT AV E NUE I N DOWNTOWN T UC S O N | 1 1 :0 0 A M Etherton Gallery welcomes the work of one of the most influential photographers of the American West Tuesday through Saturdays. Show continues through Sept. 17th Dusard, with a Guggenheim Fellowship in hand, embarked on an epic adventure, photographing the working cowboys and women of North America. He traveled 25,000 miles to photograph at 45 ranches across North America including one here in southern Arizona.

AU GUST 1 9 T H

Birds and Arrows release party for new album Electric Bones

H OTEL CON G RES S | 8 :00 PM Voted "Best Rock Band" in Tucson in 2021 by the Tucson Weekly, Birds and Arrows bring their 6th studio album to life on the Hotel Congress Stage. Loaded with top-notch collaborations, this collection of songs will melt your mind, move your body, and put a little electricity in them bones.

AU GUST 1 9 T H

Arizona Storm Chasing Photography Workshop

SI ERRA VISTA, AZ | 8 :00 AM This three-day photography workshop by Rob Gallucci Photography will teach you how to safely shoot lightning during the day and night, in a scenic environment that allows your composition to tell a story. Old West windmills, ranches, barns, mountain ranges, and fertile valleys as dramatic storm clouds roll into the scene and explode with beautiful lightning. https://rgallucciphotography.regfox. com/2023-arizona-storm-chasing

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AU G U ST 2 0 T H

Tucson's official 247th birthday

PR ES IDIO SAN AG USTÍN DE L T UC S O N MUS E UM | 6 :0 0 P M This annual tradition is held on the day that is the official founding of modern-day Tucson. This family-friendly free fiesta will feature Folklorico dancing, waila music, family activities, food, and fun!

AU G U ST 2 7 T H

Charity Cocktail Classic

AR IZON A SAN DS CLUB | 6: 0 0 P M It's an end-of-summer soiree to raise funds for the University of Arizona Adaptive Athletics Program and the ClubCorp Employee Care Foundation. Sample 10 handcrafted cocktails prepared by Member mixologists and vote for your favorite! Event tickets ($75) include a sample of each cocktail, live music and dancing, and a seafood bar and grazing station by Chef Hogg.

AU G U ST 2 8T H

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band -- LIVE!

RIALTO THEATRE | 8 :00 PM The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is an American country rock band formed in 1966. The group has existed in various forms since its founding in Long Beach, California. But on this night, they will be live and ready to rock!

SE P T E M BE R 9 T H

Dwight Yoakam in Concert

RIALTO THEATRE | 8 :00 PM Yoakam is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and film director known for his pioneering style of country music. Over the years, he took that Bakersfield style and made it his own. Come enjoy some Hillbilly Deluxe!

SE P T E M BE R 1 1 T H

Tucson 911 Tower Challenge

TUCS ON CON VEN TION CENT E R | 8 :0 0 A M Come climb 2,071 steps representing the 110 floors of the Twin Towers in honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001, and in continued honor of our first responders and military.

Early registration ends Aug. 6th but will reopen the day of the event from midnight to 9 AM. SE P T E M BE R 1 4 T H

The Lion King (touring show)

CEN TEN N IAL HALL | 7:30 P M This Broadway show brings all your favorite cast members and songs to life in dramatic fashion, with exceptional choreography and musical scores. Show times vary. Shows run through September 25th.

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1128 W Titleist Dr.• 3BR | 3BA | 2,549 SF • $1,000,000

635 E Mystic Pl. • 1.03 Acres | Honey Bee Canyon.• $265,000

1104 N Vinovo Pass • 3BR | 2BA | 2,100 SF • $550,000

250 W. Azmataz Rd. 5 BR | 2 BA | Pool | 1,868 SF $500,000

11497 N. Verch Way 4 BD | 3 BA | Pool | 2,570 SF $800,000

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realty report realty report AUGUST 2 0 2 2

A sample of recently sold properties.

A sample of recently sold properties in Catalina Foothills. %SOLD/LIST

DOM

ORIGIN AL PRICE

SO L D P RIC E

%SO L D/ O RIG

Sunrise Presidio Village

Ironwood Hills

$695,000

$926,000

$854,000

133%

110%

43

Ironwood Hills

$775,000

$770,000

$854,000

105%

110%

27

Sneller Hills

$730,000

Sunrise Presidio Village

$695,000 $775,000

Sneller Hills

$730,000

Dove Mountain II

2

43

3

4

2

4

$532,000

0%

$530,000

95%

$525,000

89%

$525,000

99%

$525,000

97%

$519,000

100%

$510,000

104%

$510,000

$612,000

$625,000

97%

2

2

3

2

32

58 33

89%

3

32

95%

5

58

100%

3

33

3

3

3

5

3

2

3 3

2

88 53

48

$600,000

27

100%

2

88

100%

2

53

102%

4

48

97%

27

$700,000

$510,000

19

3

Rancho Vistoso

$720,000

3

82

3

3

32

3

5

$525,000

$525,000

$510,000

2

$615,000

3

321

$500,000

102%

$519,000

99%

2

3

Rancho Valley Vista

2

19

$500,000

$535,000

$519,000

0%

$525,000

3

$549,000

$519,000

0%

$525,000

321

3

Villages at Silverhawke

$525,000

0%

$532,000

$525,000

3

$539,000

3

32

$525,000

95%

$525,000

2

19

$530,000

$525,000

3

$595,000

$550,000

82

97%

89%

$530,000

3

Pontatoc Canyon

5

58

$550,000

3

3

321

$525,000

$595,000

32

97%

99%

$532,000

3

82

100%

5

3

$550,000

$595,000

104%

3

Continental Ranch

3

33

$539,000

$535,000

32

100%

$525,000

2

88

$539,000

58

2

2

$525,000

$549,000

103%

5

3

103%

This data is a sampling of sold properties from June 2022. Source: IRES MLS system.

3

2

2

2

2

3

4

2

3

2

2 3

2

Starr Pass Canyon View

0%

58

This data is a sampling of sold properties from June 2022. Source: IRES MLS system.

$725,000

Sneller Hills

$730,000

Ironwood Hills

$775,000

$725,000

$770,000 $854,000

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Dove Mountain II

100%

$695,000

NEIGHBORHOOD

LIST PRICE

$926,000

SOLD PRICE

47

27

105%

43

110%

realty report

Sunrise Presidio Village

133%

%SOLD/LIST

2

2 2

3

3

2

3

2

Rancho del Cerro

$612,000

$535,000

$549,000

47

58

104%

$525,000

2

Rancho del Cerro

$625,000

100%

103%

3

2

$525,000

$615,000

53

Sun City Vistoso Willow Vista

4

2

B AT H S

Eagle Crest Ranch

$615,000

0%

Eagle Crest Ranch

Sun City Vistoso

$612,000

$600,000

$519,000

Eagle Crest Ranch

Willow Vista

4

3

27

$519,000

3

Continental Ranch Edgar Heights

42

3

Sun City Vistoso

4

48

Pontatoc Canyon

Continental Ranch

102%

2

Pontatoc Canyon

$625,000

$600,000

$510,000

3

Villages at Silverhawke

Edgar Heights

B DRM S

47

$500,000

27

Villages at Silverhawke

$720,000

97%

Rancho Valley Vista

$700,000

$725,000

$720,000 $510,000

Rancho Valley Vista

Kachina Hill

105%

$525,000

Starr Pass Canyon View

$700,000

Rancho Vistoso

Kachina Hill

DO M

42

100%

BATHS

Rancho del Cerro

$725,000

Starr Pass Canyon View Rancho Vistoso

$770,000

$725,000

133%

This data is a sampling of sold properties from June 2022. Source: IRES MLS system.

Dove Mountain II

$725,000

$926,000

BDRMS

Kachina Hill

N E I GH BO RH O O D

SOLD PRICE

Edgar Heights

LIST PRICE

Willow Vista

NEIGHBORHOOD

2

3

3

2

4

4

3

42

2

BDRMS

DOM

BATHS

A sample of recently sold properties.

A sample of recently sold properties.

realty report LIST PRICE

250 W. Azmataz Rd. Sunrise Presidio 5 BR | 2 BA Village | Pool | 1,868$695,000 SF Ironwood Hills$500,000 $775,000

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/LIST

$926,000

133%

AUGUST

NEIGHBORHOOD

$854,000

110%

Sneller Hills

$730,000

$770,000

105%

Dove Mountain II

$725,000

$725,000

100%

Starr Pass Canyon View

$700,000

$720,000

103%

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

27

3

2

47

2

3

11497 N. Verch Way 3 | 2,570 SF 2 4 BD42 | 3 BA | Pool 43 $800,000 4 4

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ENCRUSTED SALMON WITH SPICY ORANGE-MISO SAUCE It's salmon season. This will wow the crew with a flavor explosion.

ARTICLE BY JEFF HERR Every summer (the fish willing) we see an influx of fresh, wild salmon from the Pacific Northwest showing up in markets across the West. This Peruvian recipe, both savory and sweet, is a fresh and exciting way to bring it all together! And it also will bring new ingredients into your summer!

INGREDIENTS: • • • • • • • • • • •

2 tablespoons sake 2 tablespoons mirin (see Note) 1/4 cup ají amarillo paste (see Note) 2 tablespoons white miso 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice Four six-ounce center-cut salmon fillets Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 small cucumber—peeled, seeded and diced

DIRECTIONS: STEP 1 Preheat the oven to 400°. In a small saucepan, bring the mirin and sake to a boil. Whisk in the ají amarillo paste, miso and orange and lime juices and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes.

STEP 2 Meanwhile, season the salmon with salt and pepper. Press 2 tablespoons of the cooked quinoa onto the skinned side of each fillet.

STEP 3 In a large ovenproof nonstick skillet, heat the canola oil. Add the salmon fillets, quinoa side down, and cook over high heat until the quinoa is browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the salmon until almost opaque throughout, about 4 minutes.

STEP 4 Using a spatula, carefully transfer the fillets to plates, quinoa side up. Spoon the diced cucumber alongside and serve with the orange-miso sauce.

NOTES: • Mirin is a sweet and tangy rice wine. You can substitute regular rice wine. But it's not quite the same.

• Ají amarillo paste is a spicy Peruvian yellow chile paste. It’s available in many supermarkets including Trader Joe's.

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