Farmgirl Susan’s Blueberry Bonanza Breakfast Bars

December 6, 2015

I get lots of great recipes from incredible cousin Diana Brown, but this may be my favorite. Credit to blogger Farmgirl Susan for this layered bar of blueberries and oats, with lots of butter and sugar of course. I think the almond extract really adds something, so do use the full amount. If your blueberries […]

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Simon Pearce Vermont Cheddar Cheese Soup

November 30, 2015

The final day of a truly wonderful hiking trip we took in early October with the Back Roads Company included a stop for lunch in Quechee, Vermont at the famous Simon Pearce glassblowing and table ware center. This soup is always on the menu, and printed copies of the recipe are handed out upon request! […]

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Count Your Blessings…

November 25, 2015

“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” Wille Nelson “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” Albert Schweitzer “Piglet noticed that even though […]

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Nigella’s Bang Bang Turkey

November 21, 2015

This is my new favorite use for the leftover turkey! A spicy peanut sauce coats the shredded turkey,which you lay on a bed of iceberg lettuce topped with fresh mint, cilantro, green onion, and cucumber. In 15 minutes you have a full meal that’s a complete change from your Thanksgiving dinner! I watched a You-Tube […]

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Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts Slaw

November 15, 2015

The November issue of Bon Appetit is packed with Thanksgiving recipes for that wonderful rich meal we look forward to all year. Oddly, the one that jumped out at me was this crunchy, healthy slaw made with raw vegetables sliced thin and jazzed up with olives, anchovies and roasted almonds. Super easy to make if […]

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Chicken Parmesan Casserole

November 9, 2015

Everyone loves Chicken Parmesan, and I never imagined there could be such an easy and delectable version of this dish. It’s intended to be made with a purchased rotisserie chicken and bottled Marinara sauce, and comes together in no time. Diane Armstrong, still on the hunt for new recipes after over 40 years in the […]

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Kale, Brussels Sprouts and Almond Salad

October 31, 2015

Penny served this to our book club along with large, meaty Cubano sandwiches (remember the food truck in the movie “Chef?”); and as tasty as that sandwich was, this was the recipe we all wanted. Fairly simple to make, but the nuts, cheese and tangy dressing making it memorable. Dressing: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice […]

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Curtis Stone’s Magic Caramel Bars

October 23, 2015

Celebrity Chef Stone has a new cookbook out entitled “Good Food, Good Life” which is full of family friendly recipes like this one. His career began in his hometown of Melbourne Australia at age 18 at the Savoy Hotel. After traveling through Europe at 21 with his best friend, he ended up in London, with […]

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Roasted Chicken With Potatoes, Arugula, and Garlic Yogurt

October 13, 2015

The New York Times has fabulous cooking archives, with a wide variety of recipes. This one caught my eye, as it’s really a full meal baked on a sheet pan with ingredients I love. When I saw that it had earned a five star rating with over 1000 people sending comments, I couldn’t get to […]

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Pasta with Swordfish and Cherry Tomato Sauce

October 4, 2015

This is a recent recipe from Bon Appetit, my favorite culinary magazine. In the last couple of years (credit to the new editor?) they have updated the content and photography; making it a joy to find in my mailbox. There are so many food magazines these days, and this is at the top of the […]

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