Recipes by Michelle K. (Page 2)
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Sweet CherriesPin It Now!Yakima Bing cherriesMy sister Judy came out to our place with her two kids. We all spent a slow afternoon together that was relaxed, easy, and unhurried. She and I went down to the farmer's market and came home with a case of cherries and a case of apricots. Don't worry, this is not about apricots today, but about the… |
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Kielbasa and Mixed Greens SoupPin It Now!Kielbasa and greens soup with a slice of homemade breadNow that school is back in full swing again all of the extra-curricular activities are kicking in too. We have a couple of nights a week where the schedule gets pretty complicated. For those nights we eat what we call First Dinner and Second Dinner. First Dinner is… |
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Lime SauceIngredientsInstructionsCombine all ingredients in the food processor. Blend until very smooth. Taste and adjust the sweetness to fit your likes.Transfer to an airtight container and chill for about an hour before serving with fruit, shortcakes, or muffins.DetailsPrep time: 10 mins Cook time: 2 mins Total time: 12 mins Yield: 2 1/2… |
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A Quick Note on Sugar and SaltPin It Now!I started out writing this blog to my oldest daughter, with my goal for it to be a way for us to actively share family recipes and talk about cooking and all things kitchen related. This became important to me after she moved out on her own once she finished college and I suddenly felt like I needed to share. Things… |
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Dill Pickle SpearsPin It Now!Dill pickle spearsWhy do I make my dill pickles as spears instead of just pickling the cucumber whole? So I can get a lot more pickle out of one jar. That is the only reason why. No matter how well I try to stuff my jars using whole cucumbers nothing beats using spears for maximum capacity.These are basic dill pickles… |
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Tomato JamPin It Now!Tomato jam and crackers piled high so you can eat them one after anotherI am up to my waist in tomatoes and urgently wanting to capture that flavor of summer for winter. When winter arrives and it is non-stop grey and drizzly here in the Seattle area I will be so satisfied when I pull out a jar of this tomato jam and just… |
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Quinoa Blueberry Lemon Muffins {Gluten Free}Pin It Now!Quinoa blueberry lemon muffinThe lazy summer mornings of custom ordered breakfasts from Mom's kitchen are past now and we are on to the fire drill mode of school days. This means for me that I am trying to get as much healthy fuel into the kids at breakfast while chattering about friends, packing backpacks, making lunches,… |
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Creamy Rice PuddingPin It Now!Creamy rice pudding topped with toasted pumpkin seedsVanilla speckled rice pudding, warm and freshly made - click on the photo to see the larger view so that the specks are visible. Rice pudding makes a fantastic snack, dessert, and even breakfast dish. This is not the rice pudding you bake in the oven to use up… |
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Rhubarb, Vanilla, Balsamic JamRhubarb, Vanilla, Balsamic JamAn unusually but really great combination of flavors that make a rhubarb jam that is very versatile. |
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Creamy Asparagus Soup: Lunch For TwoIngredientsInstructionsIn your soup pot over a medium flame add the butter and onions. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.Add the diced asparagus, marjoram and chicken stock. Once it comes back up to a boil cook for 6 - 8 minutes, until the asparagus is tender. Turn off the heat.Add in your splash of cream and then… |
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