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Butternut Squash Strata

Confession: When I first saw the idea for this recipe, I wasn’t exactly thrilled. I mean butternut squash, greens and eggs? It sounded gross. But when I realized…

Adventures In Ketchup and a Glorious Use for Fresh Corn!

Why would anyone want to make their own ketchup? I mean, it’s on sale at the store for less than $2.00 a bottle. A couple of reasons: vinegar…

Kitchen Basics: How to Cook a Perfect……..(Insert Favorite Lean Meat)

I forget how much I owe to my education at Oregon State University’s now-defunct College of Home Economics. (Yes, I went there back when rocks were soft! lol)…

Food Guilt and Veggies (Thai Stir Fry)

I always thought I was a pretty healthy eater, that is until I started to write down what I ate each day. Heh. Turns out there was a…

Roasted Potato & Okra Salad

This recipe is so yummy that maybe I should change the name of my blog to “Nom Nom Nom”! I found the idea for this recipe roaming around…

Simple Spicy Bean Soup

Bean soup just doesn’t get any respect. I have heard all the comments: Boring. Bland. Gassy. Vegetarian? Takes too long to cook and in this heat? Yeah, yeah….

Super Fast “Recycled” Fajitas

Dilemma! Organic Veggie Box from Greenling came with 15 key limes. 15! Now are you thinking what I’m thinking? Key Lime Pie, Key Lime Curd, Key Lime Shortbread….

Toasted Quinoa Pilaf

Greetings and welcome back! I am *so* excited to share this recipe. It is one of my all-time favorites. I always make extra because the leftovers are wonderful!…

The Much-Requested Chicken Piccatta

First thing you should know: This is Steve’s favorite recipe. Second thing: Dead simple. Yes, I know I sound like a broken record but delicious food IS easy!…

Kicked-Up Savory Breakfast Casserole

I am always on the scrounge for new and *different* breakfast ideas as cold cereal, oatmeal, or plain old eggs gets pretty boring. This recipe came in the…