Category Archives: Recipes

Parsnip Soup with Corned Beef and Cabbage

Posted on March 15, 2017 by

  Soup is a great way to ease into lighter eating but not give up the warmth we still crave.  This recipe uses classic ingredients of a St. Patrick’s Day meal.  The corned beef can be purchased from the deli, just … Continue reading →

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Flourless Chocolate Cookies

Posted on March 14, 2017 by

Only days away from the official start to spring and we are having our first snow day, and it wouldn’t be  complete unless it involved a batch of cookies.  The combination of coco powder and bittersweet chocolate chips will satisfy any chocolate … Continue reading →

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Chicken Hotdish with Tater Tots

Posted on February 3, 2017 by

Just in time for Super Bowl!  The term Hotdish originates from the Upper Midwest  –  describing a casserole containing meat, frozen vegetables and bound together with canned soup, popular at church suppers and family potluck gatherings.   This recipe’s “soup” … Continue reading →

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Apple Crisp

Posted on November 17, 2016 by

For all of you who haven’t mastered perfect pie crust, this recipe is for you – the topping can be made well ahead, so keep an extra batch in refrigerator.  You will be happy to have it on hand. 1 … Continue reading →

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Pecan Dill Chicken Salad

Posted on November 17, 2016 by

We had Sunday family lunch with our cousin.  She brought out Auntie, who is in her mid-nineties, sharp as a tack and always up for an adventure.   We set the table, shared a glass of wine and reminisced about … Continue reading →

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