Author Archives: Marilyn

Raves for Ravioli

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I have mentioned that I love to cook with friends, and ravioli is THE perfect two person project where two heads (or four hands, if you will) are definitely better than one!  My friend and … Continue reading →

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Klassy Kugel

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Back in my catering days, I prepared hundreds of luncheons for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, funerals and various life cycle events.  The most requested item on my menu?  Kugel! (Pronounced KOO-gull).   Kugel refers to … Continue reading →

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Bowled Over

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Marilyn

I’ve mentioned in the past that I don’t go for a huge amount of kitchen equipment – including pans, bowls and utensils.  I’m just not one to see a beautiful kitchen item in the display at Williams Sonoma and say … Continue reading →

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A Walk Through History

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Marilyn

Growing up in Iowa, I primarily ate homecooked meals made with local, somewhat sustainable sometimes farm-to-table ingredients.  In fact, I didn’t know macaroni and cheese came in a box.  My mom fed me and my siblings canned vegetables during the … Continue reading →

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Daniel’s Chicken Salad

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I often rename my recipes once I rework them and make them more to my taste.  I don’t even recall the original name of this recipe – but for as long as I can remember, … Continue reading →

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Homemade Mayonnaise

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. This post and the following recipe happened as a result of cooking failure. It is very rare that I make a recipe that doesn’t “turn out.”  I’ve made mayonnaise many times before from scratch, and … Continue reading →

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MGK Favorite Things

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Marilyn

I used to love Oprah’s “My Favorite Things” show back in the day so I decided to concoct my very own “a few of my favorite kitchen things this month” list.  By now you likely know how much I adore … Continue reading →

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Gobble Gobble Turkey Loaf

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Turkey is not just for Thanksgiving or the cold months of winter!! I love this turkey loaf recipe even more than traditional meat loaf.  It is light, very tasty and when I make it, I … Continue reading →

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I Heart Miso Soup

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I’ve always loved miso soup. Ever since I can remember I’ve ordered this warm, savory yet simple soup in Japanese restaurants.  In 1989 our family took a trip to Fiji, and lo and behold miso … Continue reading →

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Holy Holy Guacamole

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. It’s summer, I’m down in Belize for a few weeks and for once there are avocados everywhere!  These avocados are most likely from neighboring Mexico – not hothouse ripened, mind you.  When they are soft … Continue reading →

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