Category Archives: Recipes

A versatile recipe for beef, venison, or vegetarian chili

Autumn weather is upon us, and once again our kitchen windows are steamy from kettles bubbling on the stove. Here […]

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How to cook dried black beans

It’s easy, economical, and healthful to cook your own dried black beans to use in soups or chili instead of […]

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Oven-roasted green beans−caramelized and elegant

For a little bit of side-dish elegance, oven roasted green beans are a great option. Roasting caramelizes the outsides and […]

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Overnight yeasted wheat flour waffles

For those who can tolerate wheat, I’m sharing this recipe that was a favorite from the days when my husband […]

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Quick and delicious gluten-free almond flour waffles

Why is brunch such an awesome meal? Is it the fact that it gives us options like crispy bacon, flavorful […]

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Luscious lemon bars made with almond and coconut flour

With their delicate, tangy flavor and shortbread crust, almond bars are a favorite crowd-pleasing dessert. They’re also high in sugar. […]

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Beet greens salad has a farm-to-table vibe

When my husband brought home the beets that were on my grocery list, they were attached to the most beautiful […]

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Mashed potatoes: from creamy and rich to smashed and skinnier

Mashed potatoes can be fat-laden and delicious or less rich and still delicious. My mother-in-law made fantastic mashed potatoes. I […]

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Life is just a bowl of (fresh or frozen) cherries

Fresh red, juicy cherries just can’t help but bring a little happiness. What’s more, they promote sociability. You can eat […]

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Basic gravy recipe with gluten-free or grain-free options

Gravy is something I very seldom make except on holidays, so in case you’re like me and have to refer […]

A spot of tea, summer style—iced green tea latte

In a news report during London summer Olympics coverage I heard that Brits drink on average five cups of tea […]

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Cold-brewed iced coffee: a summer pleasure

Coffee is one of my favorite simple pleasures. As if I needed a reason to drink it, it also gives […]

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