Author Archives: Marilyn

Rustic Galette

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Farmers Markets are to me are what fancy clothing stores are to so many of my friends. Open air food markets give me an adrenaline rush. Just the thought of all the seasonal produce at … Continue reading →

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Marvelous Marinated Cucumber Salad

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. During the long, warm days of summer I love eating cold (or room temperature) crunchy, cool and juicy fruits and vegetables. It’s hard to choose among my favorites – but this dish is tried and … Continue reading →

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Lemony Lentils

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I love lentils and legumes in general, not for reasons that most people turn to beans (they’re so darn healthy!).  For me … they just taste really great and provide a blank slate for sweet … Continue reading →

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Middle of Summer Garden Chicken Salad

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Bear with me, people. I know I frequently publish recipes for salads – Summer, Fall, Winter or Spring… it doesn’t matter to me. I enjoy eating salads, whether they are vegetarian, lettuce-based, grainy, quinoa-y, fruity … Continue reading →

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Tangy Noodle Salad

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. It’s almost the 4th of July and if you are invited to or in charge of  a potluck, you might be scratching your head, trying to come up with something delicious and easy to prepare. … Continue reading →

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Eggs For Kids

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Marilyn

“So what do you cook when your grandchildren visit?”  This is a question I am asked by curious friends who know I love to bake and make special things for my children and their kids as well. There are many … Continue reading →

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A GRATE Cooking Tip!

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Marilyn

Those of you – and I know this means each and every one of you – who regularly read my posts understand that I don’t use a lot of fancy dancy kitchen equipment.  I’m not a proponent of the latest … Continue reading →

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Kale & Cauliflower Salad

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I know, I know. Everyone is sick to death of kale. Kale salad, in particular. Me? I really love kale salads – not to mention sauteed kale and kale in soups. But in salads I … Continue reading →

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Babotie!

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I posted this recipe early early on in my blogging life, and at the time I had a lot fewer readers. Three years later, I still consider this one of my primo recipes. Lately I’ve … Continue reading →

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Comforting Brown Butter Coconut Dessert “Bread”

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. It’s not enough that I dream and think about food and recipes nearly every single day – I think about these subjects in every location imaginable – whether it’s at the gym, the grocery store, … Continue reading →

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