Author Archives: Marilyn

Souper Sunday Sweet Potato & Black Bean Soup

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Everyone seems to have gotten on board with “meatless Mondays.”  Personally, I like my Souper Sundays just as much.  After a weekend at home or out and about, soup is always something we love as … Continue reading →

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Autumn Apple Arugula Salad

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. AHHHHH.  This recipe is always a hit around my house!  I have been making this salad for a long, long time but forgot about it until this fall.  I’ve had my fill of Caesar salads … Continue reading →

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Almond Slices

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. The roots of this recipe are circuitous, which most recipes actually are – at least the ones I adore.  Let’s begin at the beginning.  True story: while hiking with me in Mexico, my sister Susan … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Yellow Split Pea, Barley and Vegetable Soup

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Marilyn

I first posted this recipe back in November of 2012 – where has the time gone?! I wanted to share it again because it’ll be simmering away in my kitchen on September 29 when the family descends on my home … Continue reading →

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Eclipse Bittersweet Hot Fudge Sauce

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. OK you fellow chocoholics, listen up.  If you are like me and answer YES to the following three statements, then this one is for you! I love chocolate I always choose the darkest chocolate I … Continue reading →

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One Pot Summer Halibut

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. August is my favorite month in Seattle foodwise: warm, sunny weather produces tons of cherry tomatoes, both red and yellow, along with an explosion of fresh herbs and peppers that I grow on my deck. … Continue reading →

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Hearty Chicken Sausage Rotini

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. In early June, I had a “batch cooking” day with my daughter.  We always love cooking together and on that day, we were especially productive. In a mere 3 ½ hours, we prepared enough for … Continue reading →

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Triple Lemon Coocakes

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I am a lover of most things lemon, or most things citrus for that matter.  I mean, what vegetable isn’t improved with a squeeze of lemon?  And pastas?  Salads? Soups?  Fruity things?    So when … Continue reading →

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Middle Eastern Carrot Salad

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I titled this “Middle Eastern” carrot salad just because…cumin, roasted garbanzo beans, tahini,  lemon, pistachios…need I say more?  This salad was calling my name and originally came from the Smitten Kitchen website.  As always, I … Continue reading →

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Savory Summer Corn Pudding

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Marilyn

Reposting an old favorite … hopefully you’ll have time to whip this up while our beautiful corn and tomatoes are in season! (Originally appeared on July 22, 2015!) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ … Continue reading →

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