Author Archives: Marilyn

Italian Wedding Soup

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I have been making Italian Wedding Soup for a long, long time and yet, until today, I’ve forgotten to post it here.  Over the years I have changed it a lot; I usually use ground … Continue reading →

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Greek Style Pasta with Lamb and Bechamel

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Years and years and years ago (my memory fails me here, but probably 40 years ago?) I took a cooking class here in Seattle at Mr. J’s Kitchen Gourmet (may she rest in peace) and … Continue reading →

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Winter Cranberry Bread

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I know, I know…  I posted a previous Cranberry Bread recipe that I used to think was the bee’s knees and I was content. Then the other weekend, my daughter was at my home and … Continue reading →

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Mile High Pumpkin Bread

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Some members of my family love everything pumpkin: pumpkin scones, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pie, pumpkin risotto and of course pumpkin bread.   When I saw Smitten Kitchen’s pumpkin bread recipe, which uses an entire can of … Continue reading →

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Homemade “Pam”

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. For a long time, I used to rub Crisco and then shake a bit of flour on the insides of my cake pans and bread pans so the final product would easily release after the … Continue reading →

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Lemony Red Lentil Soup

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Marilyn

I decided to post this one again because I’m just starting to feel Fall in the air and I’ve been cooking this up to stave off the cold. Enjoy! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Posted on February 13, 2019 by Marilyn Click here to view recipe. Luscious Lemony Red … Continue reading →

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Sesame Cookies

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Marilyn

I originally posted this recipe back in October of 2012! They came to mind because I love baking them for the Jewish holidays so my house has been smelling of sesame of late. This time I mixed black and white sesame … Continue reading →

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Broccoli Cabbage Salad

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. If you are Jewish, the fall season brings a lot of holidays and family meals.  Here in Seattle, the large meals usually take place at my daughter’s home since she has a large eating area … Continue reading →

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One Bowl Bittersweet Chocolate Bar Cookies

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. It is summer and I seem to eat fewer baked goods – choosing instead a lot of fresh local fruit.  However, at times a girl has to have her chocolate.  And this girl doesn’t like … Continue reading →

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The New Lunch Box

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Marilyn

I don’t know a single soul whose life has not changed the past year and a half due to the global pandemic. That is intentionally typed out in light grey letters because my husband and I have chosen not to … Continue reading →

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