Author Archives: Marilyn

The Easiest Eggplant

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Eggplant, eggplant.  I grew up in Iowa, and my Uncle Lou and Aunt Esther lived nearby. They had a large garden and grew eggplant.  In those days, eggplant was exotic, and I don’t remember seeing … Continue reading →

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Anytime Tuna Orzo Salad

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Pasta tuna salad is a little different but not much more difficult than making a plain old tuna salad.  Since I always have cans of line-caught tuna on hand, this “recipe” goes into my dinner … Continue reading →

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Elan’s Everyday Orange Cake

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Our in-town family (13 of us!) gathered this February to celebrate January and February birthdays.  Honestly, it was just an excuse to get together for dinner!  I was about to leave town but hosted the … Continue reading →

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Seeded Whole Wheat Bread

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Marilyn

I spotted this recipe written by Mark Beahm for seeded whole wheat bread a while ago and just got around to making it.  I was drawn to try this because it is fairly healthful, it has lots of crunchy seeds … Continue reading →

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Lemony Chicken-Feta Meatball Soup With Spinach

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Soup is my best friend, especially in the cold winter months.  I have my usual nourishing soups: matzo ball, meat barley, and lentil to name a few. But when I spotted this in the New … Continue reading →

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Whole Cauliflower with Pesto

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Our family has adopted this recipe for gatherings.  The first time I tasted or saw this preparation was a year ago when my daughter-in-law made it and brought it for a family “break the fast” … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Steamed Plantains

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Plantains are grown in Central America and the Caribbean and are part of the diet throughout the regions.  You may have seen these in the tropical fruit section of your grocery store in the USA. … Continue reading →

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Crunchy Chickpeas

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Thanksgiving is probably the most hectic time for me in Seattle. I don’t mind –  it is my favorite American holiday and involves gathering with lots of family near and far.  Early during Thanksgiving week, … Continue reading →

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Nancy’s Yams

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Marilyn

Every single Thanksgiving, I cook this recipe for Nancy’s Yams.  Nancy was my sister-in-law who died 23 years ago of colon cancer.  She was just 51 years old at the time, but it seems like yesterday and yet an eternity.   … Continue reading →

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Minestrone Soup (Take Two)

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I first posted this over 12 years ago! It’s still a favorite, especially during these cooler months. Enjoy! Minestrone Soup Serves 8   Ingredients ½ medium yellow onion, peeled and diced ½ inch 3 Tbsp … Continue reading →

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