Author Archives: Marilyn

Marinated Tuna & Bean Salad

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I could have titled this “I am sick and tired of winter and our lack of fresh vegetables” salad.   Don’t misunderstand … I’m a lover of all things vegetal, but by the end of winter … Continue reading →

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Lentil & Squash Fall Salad

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Marilyn

One of my fave fall salads … originally posted way back in the fall of 2013 … it was too good to keep hidden so here it is again! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ … Continue reading →

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Coconut Curry Shrimp

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. So here is an easy weeknight recipe that’s highly versatile!  It’s great for a hot day … somehow curry always tastes perfect when it is blistering hot, and the spiciness of this dish makes me … Continue reading →

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Granola – Wellington Style

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Marilyn

I can’t help but re-post this one … I make it EVERY month. A few new twists to try: add 1 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut and ½ cup sesame seeds before baking and then 1 cup dry cherries after it’s … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese-Inspired Salad Bowl

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. “Wow, you hit this out of the park.”  Those were the exact words of my not-so-famous food critic/husband when he began eating this salad recently at lunch.  You shouldn’t lend too much credence to his … Continue reading →

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Bubbie’s Chocolate Macaroons

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Marilyn

In honor of my kids’ beloved Bubbie who passed away this July – I am re-posting this recipe for Chocolate Macaroons. (Originally posted in March 2013) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ … Continue reading →

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Eggplant My Way

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Eggplant didn’t appeal to me at all in my youth.  Back in Iowa, we shared a large garden at my Uncle Lou and Aunt Esther’s house a few blocks away.  Beside the usual tomato and … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Black-Eyed Pea & Corn Salad

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Marilyn

Reposting an old favorite … hopefully you’ll have time to whip this up before our beautiful corn disappears! (Originally appeared on May 22, 2013!) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ … Continue reading →

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Oven Blasted Green Beans & Radishes

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I must say that eating surprising combinations of vegetables often translates to my ultimate dining experience.  I never cease to be amazed at how different cooks make and present vegetables – steamed, sauteed, roasted, broiled…and … Continue reading →

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Seed Crusted Kefir Bread

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. For no reason I can logically explain, I have been drinking plain, unsweetened kefir in the morning, topped with a few grinds of fresh nutmeg.  I saw this on a menu somewhere, and because I … Continue reading →

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