Author Archives: Marilyn

Addicting Granola Bars

Click here to view recipe. I’m starting a “Granola Bars Anonymous” organization of which I will be president.  To join, you must be unwilling to eliminate granola bars from your household, ever.  HA!   My original granola bar recipe from … Continue reading

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Hail Caesar!

Click here to view recipe. I’ve been on a Caesar Salad binge for about a month now…crispy heads of Romaine, salty homemade croutons, and creamy dressing: what could be bad about this?  I have all the fixins prepared ahead of … Continue reading

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Consummate Chinese Chicken Salad

As spring approaches it’s getting to be salad time again! So I’m re-posting one of my most beloved recipes … a real crowd-pleaser! (Originally posted in August 2012) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ … Continue reading

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Super Sour Cream Pecan Coffee Cake

Want your house to smell insanely decadent in the morning? Whip this one up! (Originally posted in November 2013) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ … Continue reading

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Perfect Poached Eggs (by request!)

There was a time back in the day when eggs were pretty much forbidden for having saturated fat, raising cholesterol, all of it.  Yet I’ve always loved eggs.  My late father used to drive an egg truck, and he adored eggs; … Continue reading

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Luscious Lamb Shanks

SUCH a delicious winter meal … I just had to share again! (Originally posted in January 2013) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ … Continue reading

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Things I Love – Spicy Mayan Chocolate Cookies

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I figured I’d share this delicious cookie recipe again. Just perfect for the one you love. (Originally posted in February 2014) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ … Continue reading

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The Perfect Pastry Mat – My Latest Kitchen Find

At my age, and as an experienced cook, I’ve accumulated a lot of kitchen tools over the years.  My pots and pans, knives, and baking equipment are all top quality and old (like me) – but I love what I … Continue reading

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Marilyn’s Meatloaf

Yup – I’m reposting another winner for winter. What’s not to love about meatloaf!?? Plus you can double the recipe and freeze one raw. The perfect, easy comfort food. (Originally posted in December 2011) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ … Continue reading

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Comforting Cassoulet

It’s getting cold around here so I wanted to re-share this delicious, comforting recipe. Enjoy! (Originally posted January 2014) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ … Continue reading

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