Beans / Salads / Sandwiches / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Chickpea of the Sea Sandwich

This is like a vegetarian tuna salad sandwich, and it's just about as quick to make as tuna salad is. It doesn't exactly taste like tuna, but it definitely holds…

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June 5, 2016

Desserts / Vegetarian

Salted Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Many Rice Krispie treats can be very, very sweet. My husband was recently commenting that he likes them when they're salty and not cloying. This recipe is the answer! These…

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May 24, 2016

Chocolate / Dairy / Desserts / Fruit

Fudge-Striped Shortbread Cookies

I am one of the co-presidents of my sons' school PTA and I bring cookies to each of our Executive Board meetings. This time, I brought unfinished cookies. I started…

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May 12, 2016

Fish / Main Dishes / Nuts

Pistachio-Crusted Cod Fillets

If you like fish, this is a very simple dish to make and it's elegant enough for company. The recipe calls for cod, but any thicker, mild white fish like…

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May 11, 2016

Breads and Muffins / Breakfast/Brunch / Dairy / Desserts / Eggs / Fruit

Grapefruit Yogurt Cake

This recipe comes from a bookmark that I've had kicking around for a while. When I received a box of grapefruit as a gift, and we weren't eating them fast…

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May 7, 2016

Desserts / Eggs / Vegetarian

Oatmeal Scotchies

This recipe is an old favorite of mine. I remember it fondly from my childhood. The recipe was on the back of the butterscotch chips bag. They're a delicious, chewy…

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April 5, 2016

Cheese / Dairy / Side Dish / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Cabbage and Potato Gratin

This recipe is very similar to a Polish cabbage and bacon casserole recipe that I published a couple of years ago. This recipe is vegetarian. I have to admit that…

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March 27, 2016

Breakfast/Brunch / Chocolate / Desserts / Eggs / Snacks / Vegetarian

Chocolate Babka

This recipe is not for the faint of heart. It's a two-day process that involves yeast, a fair amount of hands-on time, a stand mixer, and lots of rising. Mine…

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March 25, 2016

Desserts / Eggs / Vegetarian

Butterscotch-Bourbon Blondies

I made these the other day to bring to a PTA meeting and got great feedback about them. I must warn you that they taste a little boozy. You can…

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March 20, 2016

Cheese / Dairy / Soups / Vegetables

Roasted Red Pepper and Ricotta Soup

One of my favorite recipes to make with roasted red peppers is this Orzo dish. I always end up with extra roasted peppers. This soup recipe is a great way…

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March 19, 2016