Blackberry Peach Oatmeal Bake

July 23, 2018

There is a new cookbook called “the whole smiths GOOD FOOD COOKBOOK” created by food blogger Michelle Smith, that is full of attractive healthy recipes that look quite appealing. This breakfast casserole can be made the day before and reheated, and can be adjusted to your taste by adding a bit more of the cinnamon […]

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Nita’s Chicken Anti Pasta Salad

June 29, 2018

I was just served this fabulous main dish salad by hostess extraordinaire Kim Higgins at our book club. Just loaded with sliced vegetables, olives, chicken and bacon and tossed with a tangy dressing; all it needs is a slice of crunchy cheesey garlic bread to make a lovely meal. The recipe came from a long […]

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Ham and Cheese Oven-Puffed Pancake

June 5, 2018

I am off to France and Switzerland for a couple of weeks, so thought I should leave behind a French recipe! This makes a lovely breakfast, or even a light lunch or dinner with a green salad. The baked-in-a-skillet pancake puffs up in the center as it bakes, but then settles down as it cools; […]

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Tomato, Avocado & Grilled Corn Salad

June 1, 2018

Here’s yet another salad that would be perfect with your next barbecue! Angela Spengler from Tampa, Florida won first place in a contest with this recipe, and it’s just a great, easy combination of everyone’s favorite summer ingredients. If you can find heirloom tomatoes, grab them. Grilled corn, fresh basil and ripe avocados with a […]

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Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad With Walnuts, Parmesan & Lemon-Mustard Dressing

May 24, 2018

Jennifer Segal was inspired by a popular recipe in Bon Apetit to create this wonderful salad, sure to please even those who think they couldn’t possibly crave a salad made of Brussels sprouts and kale. (Maybe me?) The addition of toasted walnuts and Parmesan cheese tossed with a lemony-mustardy dressing makes this rich and satisfying. […]

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Artichoke Potato Salad

May 18, 2018

Brittany gave me a gorgeous new cook book for my birthday, called the Forest Feast. The vegetarian menus designed for entertaining are created and exquisitely photographed by the lovely Erin Gleeson, who moved with her husband from New York City to a cabin in the northern Santa Cruz mountains. This setting for her parties is […]

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Celebrating The Mothers

May 12, 2018

When I count my blessings, my angel of a Mother Virginia aged 91 and my extraordinary daughter Brittany are at the top of the list. They are at opposite ends of this life long job and all of their children know how lucky they are. Wishing all of you Mom’s and Grandmothers a special day […]

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Spinach Bowtie Pasta Salad

May 6, 2018

Lots of pasta salads seem redundant, but this one has a unique combination of ingredients and a tangy Asian dressing that make it memorable. When charming Linda Grimes served it to friends for lunch, we all wanted the recipe. The technique of marinating the cooked pasta in the dressing for at least two hours is […]

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Honey-Yogurt Pound Cake with Raspberries

April 30, 2018

This is another great recipe from Alison Roman’s new cook book “Dining In”. She began her culinary career as a pastry chef, even though she had never considered herself a “dessert person”. She claims a great joy in her life is writing recipes for people who think they “can’t bake”, and this one would be […]

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Sole “En Papillote” With Tomatoes and Olives

April 22, 2018

This dish is a dieters delight, with the added convenience of being assembled ahead of time. The fish, capers, tomatoes, and olives along with herbs, butter and wine are wrapped in parchment paper (“en Papillote is French for “in parchment”) and then roasted in the oven. Because it cooks in its own juices it remains […]

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