My good friend, Mary, wanted me to know about a very wonderful way to make baked potatoes that won’t heat up your house!  See her note to me below.
Have a great day everyone!
Lydia -
Just had to pass along a new way to bake potatoes . . . but this time do it in a crockpot!
If […]

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From www.wwrecipes.com!
If Greece had a national dish, this would be it. I believe moussaka was served in every restaurant I ever ate in while in Greece, and once you have tasted it you will see why it is so popular.
Naturally, every recipe is different, and every cook has a special […]

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Roasted Salmon with Herbed Yogurt, Lemony Smashed Potatoes, Buttermilk Creams with Strawberries
By Anna Last
Everyday Food

Spring is here and it’s time to celebrate. Spend more time with friends and family and less time in the kitchen with this easy-to-prepare, yet healthy meal.
Roasted Salmon with Herbed Yogurt
8 servings
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (2 percent)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons […]

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The word casserole usually conjures images of canned condensed soup in my mind, so I prefer to think of this dish more as a savory bread pudding. Whatever you call it, it’s easy, attractive, and delicious.
Cheese Casserole
8 slices bread, crusts removed
8 oz (225 g) aged cheddar cheese, grated
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups (500 […]

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Being a risotto-aholic, I saw this in www.wwrecipes.com and had to post it here!  Enjoy!
This dish truly is one of my favorites. I frequently serve it as a main course. Once you cook it the first time and see for yourself how easy (and delicious) it is, you will almost certainly […]

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Another great recipe from www.wwrecipes.com!
This sauce really goes well on many vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, and green beans, but the Brie is a small extravagance so I paired it with my favorite vegetable in this recipe.
Asparagus with Brie Sauce

1 lb (450 g) asparagus
2 Tbs (30 ml) butter
2 Tbs (30 ml) flour
1 cup […]

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I happen to be a risotto lover and enjoy discovering all kinds of great ingredients to go into the risotto I prepare.  This one is a nice recipe to make it simple and delicious!   Thanks to the Seattle Times for this recipe.

By The Associated Press

This risotto can be spiked by adding herbs, saffron or […]

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Here’s a quick and easy treatment for my favorite member of the cabbage family.
Brussels Sprouts with Hazelnuts
1 lb (450 g) Brussels sprouts, trimmed
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped hazelnuts
2 Tbs (30 ml) olive oil
1/4 tsp (2 ml) ground cardamom
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Steam the Brussels sprouts until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. […]

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This sounds so yummy!  Thanks again to www.wwrecipes.com for this great recipe!
Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that benefits greatly from some dressing up, and in Chile they serve it with a delicate almond-flavored white sauce.
Chilean Cauliflower in Almond Sauce (Coliflor en Salsa de Almendra)
1 whole cauliflower
1/2 cup (125 ml) finely […]

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Barley was among the first grains cultivated by Stone Age man, and although the majority of the world’s production is used in making alcoholic beverages today, it makes a tasty alternative to rice in pilafs, stuffings, and soups. Whole barley is available but never becomes tender, regardless of how […]

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