Category Archives: Recipes

What’s cookin? Chinese-style Broccoli

This delicious side-dish is sweet and salty with that great taste of crisp sauté.  Goes great with rice, meat, potatoes, and everything. This recipe is vegetarian and easily vegan by avoiding butter and finding a substitution for honey.  Serves 4. … Continue reading

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What’s cookin? Avocado Tacos

These tacos are a delicious, light meal for warm weather.  Sauteed peppers and onions are a delicious contrast to fresh, ripe avocado.  One of the most fun things about tacos are all the topping options – so go crazy! This … Continue reading

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What’s cookin? Mixed Bean Salad

I love bean salad because you can put just about anything in it, and it’ll be tasty.  It’s fun to experiment with different ingredients, and one batch of bean salad can be different each day of the week by mixing … Continue reading

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What’s cookin? Spinach Lasagne

Spinach lasagne – warm, filling and tasty.  This dish takes about an hour and 1/2 to make, but can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge.  The original recipe calls for it to be baked in a 9×13 … Continue reading

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What’s cookin? Home-made Potato Gnocchi

This home-made potato gnocchi is delicious, though it takes a little while to prepare (about 2 hours in total).  Never fear!  The gnocchi can be made in advance and frozen until ready to cook and serve.  Serves 6. This recipe … Continue reading

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Not Your Typical Snow Day: Making Soft Pretzels instead of Snow Angels

My husband and I took a gamble Tuesday night and stayed up late expecting to get snowed in on Wednesday. We came home that night prepared to work from home the next day and had every intention of staying in … Continue reading

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What’s cookin? Mango Salsa!

I love mango, especially during warm weather!  This salsa recipe makes a good guacamole as well (just add a few more avocados and mix it more smooth than chunky).  Prep time about 20 minutes.  I served mine with corn-and-bean tacos.  … Continue reading

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What’s cookin? Oven-baked Mac & Cheese

Mmm, mac and cheese.  If you think it’s good from a box, try this oven-baked version!  Serves 6-8, or about 4 by halving the recipe.  Prep time and cook time is about 1 1/2 hours. Recipe is meat- and egg-free. … Continue reading

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What’s cookin? Kale Chips!

These crunchy chips make kale a fun snack!  They can be baked and stored or eaten warm and are a great side dish or afternoon treat.  Total prep and cook time about 25 minutes. Quantities are easily adjustable to suit … Continue reading

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What’s cookin? Parmesan Butternut Squash and Spicy Collards

This meal is rich, warm and colorful.  Total cook time about an hour and 1/2 to make.  Serves 6. Meal is gluten-free, and easily vegetarian by eliminating the bacon and using vegetable broth or water in place of chicken stock … Continue reading

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