Author: Ellen
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Grated Carrot Salad
We celebrated my boyfriend’s mother’s birthday Sunday afternoon with everyone bringing a dish to share and the hosts cooking a fabulous piece of salmon and some steak. I debated about what to bring and decided to bring something that I could mostly make ahead that didn’t require any heat (it’s been in the 90’s here regularly…
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Two Ways to Cook Spiralized Zucchini
Being able to walk out into the garden and pick zucchini for dinner is great. Last year my plants went crazy and I had zucchinis galore as well as lots of squash blossoms. My plants are slower this year (I tried a different spot in the garden) and I don’t have nearly the production I…
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Reuben Dogs
I love Reuben Sandwiches, especially when I go all out and make the Russian Dressing. And I’ve made Reuben burgers before, adding Russian Dressing and sauerkraut to a beef burger. The other night I had some good beef hot dogs and some excellent brined sauerkraut (the kind you have to buy refrigerated so the probiotics…
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Using Up Leftovers in Sandwiches: Kale Salad
I love having a salad or two in the refrigerator during the warmer weather. This kale salad holds up well and everyone I’ve served it to loves it. I’d never thought to make a kale salad sandwich before though. I made the kale salad for dinner one evening, then had some for lunch a few…
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Overnight Pizza Dough from Jim Lahey
This Overnight Pizza Dough from Jim Lahey is my new favorite for a planned pizza night. I know I’ve said that before! I’ve got several recipes that are good for starting the afternoon you want to make pizza. They take an hour or two. This one from My Pizza: The Easy No-Knead Way to Make…