Brrr, it’s cold here in Seattle. I cannot remember the last time we had so many days below freezing. I ran in to Whole Foods yesterday, to get Andouille (...)
This is one of my favorite weekends of the year. Amma is here in the Pacific Northwest as part of her summer tour. For many years, my dear friends Andrea, (...)
Black Bean and Corn Salad, BBQ Chicken and Ribs, and Peach Cobbler
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Last Sunday, we had a mini family reunion. My Mom and Dad drove over from Kennewick and my cousin Keith, his wife Monique and son Carl were here from New York. (...)
South Beach Diet Thai Style Turkey Meatball Lettuce Wraps
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I have made these 3 times so far….each time getting a little better! I am finally happy with this version. I first saw the recipe when it was delivered to my (...)
No need for mint jelly or anything else with these lamb chops. Marinated overnight with lemon, oregano and garlic the lamb takes on the combination of flavors (...)
Tips for making pureed and soft foods after surgery
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I promised tips and suggestions for pureed, soft foods and smoothies and here they are! We learned a lot the past few weeks during Dave’s recovery from (...)
Cooking officially turns into a project when it results in three trips to the store for ingredients, an hour searching for necessary equipment, and having the (...)
What a blustery, wintry weekend here in Seattle. We have not had heavy wind and rain like this for months. The weather put me in the mood for a comforting, (...)
Although I have multiple options for chowder and sourdough bread here in Seattle, I happen to love my version of clam chowder. My recipe has evolved over many (...)
Can you believe it is February 2nd today? According to Punxsutawney Phil, there’s 6 more weeks of soup weather ahead of us! January was a total blur for me. I (...)
I have never been a big of a fan of spaghetti and meatballs, UNTIL NOW! I’ve made many meatballs in my time… all coming close to what I imagined, but never (...)
I guess these may technically be FINNISH Meatballs…. Since I am not Swedish, but 50% Finnish! Regardless, they are delicious. As usual, I looked at a bunch of (...)
Mozzarella stuffed meatballs with oven-roasted tomato sauce and pappardelle
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There are so many great recipes in Thomas Keller’s “ad hoc at home”, it is hard to choose which one to make next! With the deluge of “April Showers” here in (...)
Santa’s favorite chunky chocolate cranberry pistachio cookies
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When I signed up for the 4th Annual Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap, there was no doubt in my mind which cookie I would be making. Everyone seems to love this (...)
Birria De Res Tacos are showing up everywhere. I’m sure I would have had them at a taqueria somewhere had I dined out in the last year. Since that is not the (...)
Spring has Sprung! Lamb Chops and Roasted Asparagus
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You know we’ve passed through that dark, seemingly endless tunnel of winter, into the lighter days of spring when those lovely green spikes begin “stalking” (...)
A house favorite in the fall and winter months. There’s hundreds of recipes out there, and this is mine. I think my recipe is a little heavier on the veggies (...)
While at the market gathering ingredients for tamales, I noticed beautiful, fresh poblano chile peppers. Right then I decided I would serve chile relleno (...)
I have written frequently about our unbelievable summer in Seattle. I am sad to report, that has all changed! The first day of Autumn left us with pouring rain (...)
I previously mentioned we are trying to create a little excitement at dinner time this year. One way we are doing this is to randomly grab a cookbook, open it (...)
The baking begins. We always start with these! Happy Holidaze. Santa’s Favorite Chunky Chocolate, Cranberry and Pistachio Cookies The combination of dark (...)
This is one of the more frequently served meals from our repertoire of quick chicken breast dishes. It looks far fancier then it actually is. It’s great for a (...)
Inspired by all the Chinese New Year recipes this past week, I really wanted something hot and spicy with lots of noodles. I pulled an older cook book off the (...)
