Author Archives: Marilyn

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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Whole Wheat Couscous & Lentil Salad

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Oh boy, this goes in the “one of my favorites” column – one hundred percent!  Long long ago in a faraway land, there was a new pasta carry out place in Seattle called “Pasta and … Continue reading →

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Chef Laura’s Summer Salad

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I’m going to be honest here.  The real title of this should be “Zucchini Carpaccio with Leeks, Mint and Lemon.”  However, I knew the minute many of you read “Zucchini” you’d click to the next … Continue reading →

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Summer Anchovy Salad Dressing

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Seattle has had a “real” summer this year, so  I am out of control with my salads experimentation.  With this heat, I yearn for a crunchy, salty, garlicky, hearty salad almost daily.  Oh, and homemade … Continue reading →

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Summer Savory Corn Pudding

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I love brunch in the summer – more specifically, Sunday morning gatherings with friends or family.   Most of the invitations I receive or brunches that I host become potluck events – easy, casual ways to … Continue reading →

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