Author Archives: Marilyn

Broccoli (or Cauliflower!) Frittata

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. My frittata recipe is one I often used in my old catering days!  This year my daughter Rachel hosted Break the Fast after Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement.  She is hosting a lot … Continue reading →

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Skillet Chicken With Summer Vegetables

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Fall is a busy time for me, and I like to make late afternoon lunches or dinners that are fresh and fairly healthful (to balance out the chocolate and pies I make nonstop).   As summer … Continue reading →

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Sesame-Crusted Oatmeal Bread

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. As per usual, when I find a recipe I love, I make it over and over and over to perfect it.  My husband is very patient and fortunately likes my food OVER AND OVER AND … Continue reading →

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Kal’s Spiced Almonds

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. My siblings and I are all good home cooks and we often share food and recipes.  My younger brother Kal lives ten minutes away from my house in Seattle, and every time I stop at … Continue reading →

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Middle Eastern Meat Patties

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Marilyn

I posted this recipe in 2013, and a LOT has happened in Israel and the Middle East since then.  My 16 ½ year old grandson just returned from a two-month school experience in Israel. During the last week the kids … Continue reading →

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Maggi White Balsamic Salad Dressing

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Marilyn

This easy to make salad dressing has all the flavors: a little sweet, salty, umami…and it’s uber easy to make and keep at room temperature.  It doesn’t seem that special or different, but I seem to use this dressing often … Continue reading →

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Taco Salad Forever

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Marilyn

My original post for Taco Salad circa 2013 mentions how incredible this is for winter lunches.  However, it has been warmish in Seattle this past month which means temperatures in the mid-70’s during the day.  I know, I know, it … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Crisp

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I adore rhubarb — the tartness and spring flavors.  We have two rhubarb plants that produce tender stalks of rhubarb most of the summer, so I often make rhubarb crisp to bring to family or … Continue reading →

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Sautéed Garlic Scapes

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Marilyn

This year, I planted way too many garlic plants … I think. Can anyone have too much garlic? The garlic cloves went into the soil around Halloween and they will be ready this month.  Last year was my first foray … Continue reading →

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Still Holy Guacamole

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. A long, long ago – 13 years ago – in a faraway land, I posted a very easy Guacamole recipe.  To this day, when I am anywhere in Mexico or Central America, this is my … Continue reading →

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