Category Archives: salt

Acorn Squash with Rosemary and Brown Sugar

I wanted to keep this recipe from Abundant Harvest Organics so I am putting it on my blog. We loved how this came together, even though we didn’t follow the recipe in that we peeled the squash (the recipe calls … Continue reading

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Steak with Fig Tapenade

I found this recipe in Better Homes & Gardens, but for some reason it isn’t listed on their website. Gavin and I tried it and it was tasty, so I am posting it here to keep it for my records. … Continue reading

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Iced Fudge Popsicles

Another delicious recipe from the Splendid Table that I want to keep, so am posting on my blog. Iced Fudge Popsicles Ingredients1 cup Sugar1 cup Good cocoa 2 cups Milk (or water for less rich pops)1/2 Vanilla bean (or vanilla … Continue reading

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Herb Stuffed Zucchini

I want to save this recipe, which came from my Abundant Harvest Organics newsletter.  I found it to be a delicious way to enjoy a nice zucchini! Herb-Stuffed Zucchini Ingredients2 medium Zucchini(to taste) Salt & Pepper1/3 cup Breadcrumbs (Panko) or … Continue reading

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Maple Ham Steak with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

Gavin’s parents buy a pig and take it to a butcher, and so have tons of (super delicious) pork stored away in their freezer.  They gave us some of their pork that they couldn’t eat which included ham steaks, something … Continue reading

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Bacon-Wrapped Maple Pork Loin

I tore out this recipe from a Gourmet magazine my friend Sandy gave me when she was moving and needed to get rid of some stuff a couple of years ago.  Somehow I held onto it and kept it through … Continue reading

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Soft pretzels

The other day Gavin requested that I make soft pretzels.  I was a little nervous about this because I’m not great with dough (and it’s such a commitment to make bread/dough, especially if it doesn’t turn out…what a disappointment), but … Continue reading

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Delicious, Easy Not-From-A-Box Brownies

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

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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Brown Butter Winter Citrus Pancakes

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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