Author Archives: Marilyn

Cinnamon Steamed Plantains

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Plantains are grown in Central America and the Caribbean and are part of the diet throughout the regions.  You may have seen these in the tropical fruit section of your grocery store in the USA. … Continue reading →

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Crunchy Chickpeas

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Thanksgiving is probably the most hectic time for me in Seattle. I don’t mind –  it is my favorite American holiday and involves gathering with lots of family near and far.  Early during Thanksgiving week, … Continue reading →

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Nancy’s Yams

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Marilyn

Every single Thanksgiving, I cook this recipe for Nancy’s Yams.  Nancy was my sister-in-law who died 23 years ago of colon cancer.  She was just 51 years old at the time, but it seems like yesterday and yet an eternity.   … Continue reading →

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Minestrone Soup (Take Two)

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I first posted this over 12 years ago! It’s still a favorite, especially during these cooler months. Enjoy! Minestrone Soup Serves 8   Ingredients ½ medium yellow onion, peeled and diced ½ inch 3 Tbsp … Continue reading →

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Toffee Bars

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Growing up, my mom always baked a lot of great cookies and pies and other desserts.  Usually, these were simple but so so good.  We were allowed to eat this stuff any old time, morning, … Continue reading →

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One Skillet Turkey Snap Peas

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. My Seattle family is always searching for new, easy, minimal-time-to-prep dinner ideas.  We all peruse food blogs, read newspaper columns, and send links to each other with recipes or ideas that sound good.  I first … Continue reading →

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Lemon Bars

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I didn’t think I was a lemon bar fan.  I used to make lemon bars at times for dessert trays when I had my catering business and they definitely were not my favorite cookie. Then … Continue reading →

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Broccoli, Bean, and Cheddar Soup

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I love broccoli.  I love beans of any kind.  I love cheese.  So, when these three things are all in one recipe, I’m in.  I found a version of this soup published by Ellie Kreiger … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb or Plumb Snacking Cake

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. As I mentioned in my previous post about Rhubarb Galette, I planted two rhubarb plants this spring in my smallish garden, imagining that it might take a couple of years to have them produce a … Continue reading →

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Rustic Rhubarb Galette

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Back in 2015, I published a recipe for mini rhubarb galettes, which are little individual pies.  These are good, but my ginger-averse husband always prefers less (or ideally zero) ginger. Fast forward to 2024: I … Continue reading →

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