Category Archives: Side Dish

Yearning for Thanksgiving Yams

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. As I wrote last year, Thanksgivings are major celebrations in our family. So much so that I wrote down copious notes after last year’s extravaganza so I could adequately describe the day’s events. That said, … Continue reading →

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Perfect Picnic Potato Salad

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Since moving to Seattle thirty plus years ago, we have held a Fourth of July party almost every year without fail! We initially lived in a larger home and would invite families with kids, then … Continue reading →

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Mujadrah

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I volunteer throughout the year for various organizations and causes; I am not one to lick envelopes or address invitations because I would rather use my skills and talents to really make a difference. So … Continue reading →

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Kasha Varnishkes – Old Style Comfort Food

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. My great grandmother-in-law Molly was born and reared in the Ukraine. I never had the chance to meet her, but have heard many stories throughout the years about her culinary acumen. She was, reportedly, an … Continue reading →

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Discovering Pupusas

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Marilyn

As you may have guessed, I am an adventurous eater. It should come as no surprise when I tell you that I was thrilled to learn that my grandsons (age 2 and 1) are equally daring when it comes to … Continue reading →

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“Maria’s Rice” – Arroz Con Plantanos

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Marilyn

Throughout my travels and my culinary explorations, I have discovered that many of my favorite recipes are those that have been passed down through generations. Similar to the recipe for Tapado, which our friend Jose learned from his mother, Arroz … Continue reading →

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It’s a Vegetable…It’s a Side Dish…It’s Pepperonata!

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Marilyn

This was the first post I had in my “coming out” as a blogger…and it’s still one of my favorites. The pictures here were professional quality, several notches or miles above my point and shoot camera. The recipe reminds me … Continue reading →

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