Category Archives: sugar

Roasted Peach and Plum Frozen Yogurt

Posted on July 19, 2012 by jenny

Now, the last thing you probably want to do with your delicious summer stone fruit like peaches and plums is roast them.  But trust me — this recipe is SO good, and roasting the fruit really brings out the flavor … Continue reading →

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Delicious, Easy Not-From-A-Box Brownies

Posted on March 15, 2012 by jenny

I used to always make brownies from a box.  Why not?  Easy, cheap, fast.  So I don’t entirely remember why one day I made brownies from scratch, using the recipe from Marc Bittman’s (excellent) cookbook How to Cook Everything: Simple Recipes … Continue reading →

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Pistachio & White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on March 6, 2012 by jenny

I am not a huge chocolate fan, but I do love white chocolate.  Last year I happened upon this recipe and tried it out — a total winner.  Very tasty.  One of Gavin’s favorite cookies that I have made!  Remember … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Waffles

Posted on February 9, 2012 by jenny

Another tasty breakfast!  In honor of Valentines Day Weekend(-ish), I will post one of Gavin’s favorite breakfasts that I made last year.  I found this recipe through the Tasty Kitchen website, and have made it several times and really enjoy … Continue reading →

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Brown Butter Winter Citrus Pancakes

Posted on January 24, 2012 by jenny

As a super huge fan of citrus, I loved this recipe I found on a blog I follow and have made it several times.  When people learn that when I make pancakes or waffles on the weekends from scratch, they seem … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Apple Bread

Posted on November 1, 2011 by jenny

I look forward to making this bread every fall when I have apples on hand.  The recipe comes from a Penzeys Spices catalog that I found, probably connected to my sister-in-law Carrie, who was given a Penzeys gift package for … Continue reading →

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Celery Seed Salad Dressing

Posted on October 5, 2011 by jenny

In addition to this basil salad dressing (which may be one of my top favorites), I discovered recently this celery seed salad dressing (recipe below).  I found the recipe through the book Simply in Season: Recipes that celebrate fresh, local … Continue reading →

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Chinese Chicken Salad: One of my favorite summer recipes

Posted on July 7, 2011 by jenny

A year or two ago a second cousin sent my dad a photocopy of a recipe of my Granny Marge’s chinese chicken salad recipe, written in her own hand.  Apparently she made it all the time, although I had no … Continue reading →

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Sauteed Tomato Sauce

Posted on June 23, 2011 by jenny

One of my favorite places to get recipes is the Splendid Table by Lynne Rossetto Kasper.  I have her book, How To Eat Supper (which is fantastic), and listen to her weekly radio show (via podcast).  I also have subscribed … Continue reading →

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Chicken, Cashew & Red Pepper Stir-fry

Posted on June 16, 2011 by jenny

I have made this Cooking Light recipe many times — always with great results.  It is a tasty, dependable stir-fry and quick to put together.  As always, when putting together a stir-fry, be sure to do all of the prep … Continue reading →

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