Author Archives: Marilyn

Amazing Jerusalem Artichokes

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I almost forgot about Jerusalem Artichokes this year – but thankfully bag after bag of these funny looking vegetables were piled on several stands at the Sunday farmer’s market here in Seattle.  And these little … Continue reading →

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Lazy Day Turkey Thighs

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. On days when you are not inspired to be creative but want something delicious, filling and easy – consider turkey thighs! I’m especially fond of them because you can roast them in the toaster oven … Continue reading →

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Belizean Black Beans

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Black beans are probably my favorite treat when I am in Belize…and my husband makes the very best ones I’ve eaten, hands down. They are so creamy and filling and hearty that we have been … Continue reading →

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Hamentashen – Favorite Jewish Delicacies

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe.   A beloved (but lesser known to the outside world) and joyous Jewish holiday is Purim – and this year the holiday begins at sunset on Saturday, March 15, and ends on Sunday evening, March … Continue reading →

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Old-Fashioned Beef, Barley & Bean Soup

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. It’s still cold and blustery, so I’m posting yet another soup recipe.  This one rotates through our dinner menu at least every three weeks and is filed under “Things I love” in my recipe files. … Continue reading →

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Things I Love – Spicy Mayan Chocolate Cookies

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I cannot believe I am writing about yet another type of dessert I’ve just made.  If we spoke face to face, I’d assure you that I prefer savory food, that I don’t like weird (to … Continue reading →

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Meat & Beets: Beautiful Borscht

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. This recipe was incubated with my friend Eileen, and originated with Eileen’s mother. She raved about how filling and wonderful this old-school, hearty soup was and indeed it was everything I wanted and more. Sweet … Continue reading →

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Fabulous February Salad

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. You have probably figured that I have a salad fixation. My love of fresh produce escalated enhanced after my last visit to Belize. I buy many vegetables there, but often at a huge cost. For … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Essentials – Gloves & Citrus Squeezers

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Marilyn

Two more mainstays in my kitchen! Number 1: Disposable gloves I use these primarily for removing roasted chicken from the bone, for mixing ground meat or poultry combinations, or for anything where my hands would be hard to clean. They … Continue reading →

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Comforting Cassoulet

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. One of my favorite winter dishes hands down is Cassoulet. This traditional dish from Southern France, full of rich white beans, fat and chicken and/or meat, is cooked very slowly, the flavors building and melding … Continue reading →

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