Author Archives: Jenny

Baked Sausage with Apples, Potatoes and Onions

Another good one from the Dinner A Love Story cookbook. This one is very simple, but there has to be foresight to prepare since it takes a long time to cook in the oven. Baked Sausage with Apples, Potatoes and … Continue reading

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Scalloped Sweet Potato Stacks

Another keeper from Abundant Harvest Organics. A word to the wise: if you think that your muffin tins are too full, keep filling them — these really cook down in the oven.  Oh, and if you forget to put foil … Continue reading

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Braised Pork Ragu with Pappardelle

Another winner from the Dinner A Love Story cookbook, which needs to be saved. Braised Pork Ragu with Pappardelle Prep Time: 25 minutesCook Time: 4 hoursTotal Time: 4 hours, 35 minutesIngredients2 to 2-1/2 lb. Boneless pork shoulder roast1 small Onion1 Garlic … Continue reading

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Edamame Quinoa Salad

Gavin and I tried this recipe tonight, which comes from a Better Homes and Gardens magazine. It’s hard to find their recipes online to bookmark, so I am saving it here! Edamame Quinoa Salad Total Time: 30 minutesServing Size: 4 … Continue reading

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Mustardy Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

Another keeper from Dinner a Love Story. Mustardy Pork Chops with Apples and Onions Total Time: 30 minutesServing Size: 4Ingredients Olive Oil4 Boneless pork chops (about 1-1/4 lbs., thin sliced), salted & peppered1 Onion, large, sliced1 Apple, peeled and slivered … Continue reading

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Apricot-Mustard Baked Chicken

Another keeper from the Dinner a Love Story cookbook! Apricot-Mustard Baked Chicken Total Time: 40 minutesServing Size: 4-6Ingredients6 to 8 Chicken pieces, skin-on (thighs or drumsticks), patted dry Salt and pepper3/4 cup Apricot jam1 TBSP Grainy mustard1/4 cup WaterLeaves Thyme … Continue reading

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Arroz con Pollo

Carrie lent me her copy of the Dinner a Love Story cookbook earlier this year. I read it at the beginning of summer and really enjoyed it, which was no surprise because I like the blog as well. I bookmarked … Continue reading

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Spiced Beef Stew with Carrots and Mint

I had this Bon Appetit recipe on the fridge for YEARS before finally getting around to trying it. The result is that it was a keeper! Spiced Beef Stew with Carrots and Mint Prep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal … Continue reading

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Chunky Apple Pancakes with Cinnamon Butter

We have made these pancakes many times and love the recipe. But recently the LA Times’ formatting has gotten a bit wonky, so I am transferring the recipe here for ease of reading. Chunky Apple Pancakes with Cinnamon Butter Prep … Continue reading

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Persimmon & Pear Bread

Another good recipe from Abundant Harvest Organics that we’d like to keep. When I made this I decided to make one loaf instead of two because it didn’t seem to be enough batter for two loaves. Mistake — although the … Continue reading

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