Author Archives: Marilyn

Bubbie’s Famous Chocolate Cake

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Bubbie is the Yiddish word for Grandmother, and the nickname my children used to call their paternal Grandmother.  Bubbie was quite a character: she was a red headed Iowa born girl with long long slim … Continue reading →

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Steelhead and Brown Rice Bowl

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. This “recipe” came to me at a time when I had all the components in my fridge, and had frozen a side of steelhead that I wanted to quickly use. It hit the spot, and … Continue reading →

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Smoke Alarm Steak Salad

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. We have been traveling to Antigua Guatemala fairly frequently over the past several years.  Six weeks in Seattle, a month in Antigua…it is a nice routine that allows me time at home with my family … Continue reading →

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Baked Oatmeal

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I am always on the lookout for “make ahead” breakfast items.  This includes scones, breads, refrigerated Muesli, egg bites, etc. And then I happened upon a recipe for Baked Oatmeal. I looked further at many … Continue reading →

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Pad Kee Mao

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. You might have ordered Pad Kee Mao, aka “drunken noodles,” at a Thai restaurant, but I’m here to tell you that it is simple to make at home.  In fact, my daughter’s kids did all … Continue reading →

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The Basic Brownie, Redux

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Marilyn

If you know me at all – you know of my love of chocolate. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I make these brownies all the time. ALL THE TIME, people. Which caused me to want to share … Continue reading →

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One Pot Chicken & Rice Bowls with Peanut Sauce

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Anytime I see a “one pot” or “one sheet pan” main dish recipe, I am enticed and intrigued.  The original recipe from Bon Appetit piqued my interest – it is hearty, filling, easy and filled … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower Onion Kugel

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Kugel is a common Ashkenazi Jewish side dish and usually refers to a baked pudding or casserole, most commonly made with egg noodles or potatoes.  The noodle kugel I make most often is sweet and … Continue reading →

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Italian Wedding Soup

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I have been making Italian Wedding Soup for a long, long time and yet, until today, I’ve forgotten to post it here.  Over the years I have changed it a lot; I usually use ground … Continue reading →

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Greek Style Pasta with Lamb and Bechamel

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Years and years and years ago (my memory fails me here, but probably 40 years ago?) I took a cooking class here in Seattle at Mr. J’s Kitchen Gourmet (may she rest in peace) and … Continue reading →

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