Category Archives: Side Dish

Midwest Baked Beans

Click here to view recipe. The weekend of October 21 we boarded a nonstop flight from Seattle to Texas, traveling to Austin for my nephew’s wedding. I’ve never “been there, done that” so off we flew to meet up with … Continue reading

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Yearning for Thanksgiving Yams

Click here to view recipe. As I wrote last year, Thanksgivings are major celebrations in our family. So much so that I wrote down copious notes after last year’s extravaganza so I could adequately describe the day’s events. That said, … Continue reading

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Perfect Picnic Potato Salad

Click here to view recipe. Since moving to Seattle thirty plus years ago, we have held a Fourth of July party almost every year without fail! We initially lived in a larger home and would invite families with kids, then … Continue reading

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Sustenance for Those in Need

Click here to view recipe. I volunteer throughout the year for various organizations and causes; I am not one to lick envelopes or address invitations because I would rather use my skills and talents to really make a difference. So … Continue reading

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Kasha Varnishkes – Old Style Comfort Food

Click here to view recipe. My great grandmother-in-law Molly was born and reared in the Ukraine. I never had the chance to meet her, but have heard many stories throughout the years about her culinary acumen. She was, reportedly, an … Continue reading

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Discovering Pupusas

As you may have guessed, I am an adventurous eater. It should come as no surprise when I tell you that I was thrilled to learn that my grandsons (age 2 and 1) are equally daring when it comes to … Continue reading

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“Maria’s Rice” – Arroz Con Plantanos

Throughout my travels and my culinary explorations, I have discovered that many of my favorite recipes are those that have been passed down through generations. Similar to the recipe for Tapado, which our friend Jose learned from his mother, Arroz … Continue reading

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It’s a Vegetable…It’s a Side Dish…It’s Pepperonata!

Despite the fact that it’s been more than a decade since I learned about Pepperonata, I remember the day like it was yesterday. My sister Susan and I made plans to meet in Italy and quickly set our sights on … Continue reading

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