Author Archives: Marilyn

Rice, Cherry, Squash and Marcona Almond Salad

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Ina Garten is my hero.  She’s close to my age which probably means that she actually cooks her food, with or without her cookbooks and cooking show.  When I watch her, it’s like watching myself… … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Scones

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I am full into pumpkin gear here!  Once Halloween hits and all through the winter I find cans of organic pumpkin on sale and I really stock up.  Pumpkin cookies, pumpkin bread, or should I … Continue reading →

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Olive’s Pecan Pie

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. At least 20 or more years ago, I was with my late sister-in-law Nancy and we were talking about pecan pie, of all things.  Both Nancy and my husband loved pecan pie and it was … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato “Bruschetta”

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Marilyn

Let it be known that I am a huge sweet potato fan as well as a yam lover.   Which do you think is most nutritious, a yam or a sweet potato?  I thought all these years that a yam … Continue reading →

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The Unexpected Kindness of Strangers

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Marilyn

This post isn’t going to be about food, or sites I have visited or markets in foreign countries. Rather, this is about the kindness of strangers, and what happened to me this week gives me hope that the world has … Continue reading →

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Monday Mushroom Barley Soup

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I often join the “Meatless Monday” club and try to plan a mostly vegetable-focused dinner when I can. This soup is one of my vegetarian favorites.  I was especially pleased with it recently when I … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Fall is in the air, and once temperatures drop I get into a baking frenzy.  I don’t mind heating up the kitchen when the oven is turned on! Yesterday I tried a half batch of … Continue reading →

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Easy Pressure Cooker Chicken & Vegetable Stew

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I’ve always said that, if I ever find myself on death row and get to pick my final meal, I would choose chicken soup.  Old fashioned, clear, savory chicken soup with matzo balls. I still … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Herb Chickpea Salad with Eggs  

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. OK, listen up.  If you have any type of herb garden, then put this recipe on the “to make” list, pronto.  On my rooftop deck planter box, I happen to have beautiful basil, parsley, tarragon, … Continue reading →

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Summer Sweet Corn Risotto

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. It’s corn season and I couldn’t be happier! SO many things to do with it. While my Summer Corn Pudding is pretty hard to beat (in my humble opinion) – this Risotto recipe is neck and neck. … Continue reading →

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