Category Archives: Recipes

Walnut Crusted Salmon

Monday already?? Well at least I can say that I had a lovely, low key weekend. Friday night me and the girls went out for sushi at Moshi Moshi. If there’s one thing I love about living in Seattle its … Continue reading

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Lamb Ragù

So delicious!! In Italy, the word ragù simply means “meat-based sauce”. And the meat was good and all.. but with scrumptious figs, shiitakes, parsnips.. it was hard to say who was stealing the show. I was inspired to develop this … Continue reading

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Country Apple & Fennel Galette

The rustic look of this cold-weather galette totally appeals to me. No fussing over crimped pie crust.. just roll, fold, and call it good. It may be slightly indulgent, but, tis the season. And what could be more wintery than … Continue reading

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Apple & Butternut Squash Soup

There is nothing quite so soothing as a bowl of soup on a rainy day. And with typical Seattle weather, I have had plenty of opportunities to curl up with a blanket and a hot bowl. This weekend I was … Continue reading

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Annual Cookie Exchange & Maple Pecan Cookies

Last weekend my girlfriends and I had our annual cookie exchange. I always get really excited for it, and love pouring over holiday recipes, but even more than the swap, I look forward to the dozens and dozens of sugar … Continue reading

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Greek Eats

One who cannot travel, cooks. So here I am. It’s November, and it’s been seven months since my last adventure abroad. I’m antsy, anxious, and ready for something exciting. BUT, and that’s a big but, I have to sit tight … Continue reading

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Brown Butter Pumpkin Layer Cake

‘Tis the season.. for pumpkin!! It has been a pumpkin this, and a pumpkin that in my house all month. Thanks to Fine Cooking magazine I have had a plethora of new pumpkin recipes to whip up. Now if only I … Continue reading

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Rosemary Tilapia in Brown Butter

Hello deliciousness!! I bought tilapia for dinner.. why? Because it was on sale. I may not be the savviest bargain hunter, but nevertheless, I do love stumbling across a good deal. And tilapia for $2.99/lb, my friend, is pretty snazzy. … Continue reading

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Stuffed Acorn Squash

I hope you are ready to talk sweet and savory, because this eastern spiced acorn squash is going to knock your socks off. I must be going through a vegetarian phase right now.. or quite possibly I’m just so enamored with … Continue reading

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Sweet Autumn Pancakes

Does the mention of pumpkin and pecans make your mouth water like it does mine? I love the change of seasons and I especially love the flavors of fall. This morning as I get packed for the overnighter up to Bellingham … Continue reading

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