Author Archives: Marilyn

Bagel Baking

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I like to think I am not of the herd mentality – or perhaps I just want herd immunity.  Those of you who know me realize that is the truth – I don’t like to … Continue reading →

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Black Bean & Sweet Potato Salad

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. And…drum roll…I seem to be making a lot of salads sans lettuce this summer.  When people ask me what I most love to cook, I always say creative salads and soups.  Of course, I love … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Note: this post has been in my queue since February, but I made these cookies last night for a change because I didn’t want more raisin oatmeal or oatmeal chocolate chippers. I don’t usually like … Continue reading →

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BEST Pressure Cooker or Instapot Pinto Beans

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I love beans, as a side dish and as a main course.  I am not in love with beans out of a can and try my best to start from dried. That said, I do … Continue reading →

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Peachy Lemon Pound Cake

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Worry not – I’m back to my Corona baking! This week, I chose this recipe for two reasons.  #1: it makes two loaves of dessert or breakfast bread and #2: during our video chat the … Continue reading →

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Wild Rice Salad with Apricots and Herbs

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Just so you don’t think I am only baking during this pandemic…I am sharing a concoction I have made twice in the last two weeks.  I’m finding that these days, I like to have room … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Raspberry Ricotta Scones

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. **The draft of this blog post was edited (and improved!) by my oldest grandson and culinary student, Isaiah Max Kopelovich. Here is yet another scone and baking recipe my sister Kay bragged about on our … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Muffins

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Fasten your seatbelts, because here comes a post for Blueberry Muffins published by Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen, and I hardly changed a thing.  I am not one who likes to follow a recipe to … Continue reading →

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Kefir Coffee Cake

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I need another coffee cake recipe like I need a hole in my head. However, if you read my last post,  you have learned by now that my need to bake every day has become … Continue reading →

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Huge Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I came home on a “rescue” flight from Guatemala in late May, just as the president was locking down the country.  Truly locking it down – as in no one was allowed to be outside … Continue reading →

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