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Kentucky Benedictine Spread

The 145th running of the Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 4th, and this year’s race at Churchill Downs promises a staggering $3 million purse.  Steeped in rituals and pageantry and […]

Green Goddess Spring Socca

Just in time for Easter…   Did you know your trusty BFF the Instant Pot can hard boil eggs?  It’s true.  The "5-5-5" Method detailed on thekitchn.com yields perfectly cooked, […]

Kugel – A Sweet Dish for Spring

This week it’s all about Kugel.  I am not Jewish, but I was a Rabbi’s secretary.  It was 1989, the synagogue was close to home, and the 9 to 5 […]

Bowl of Brown – A Stew for the Night’s Watch

Winter is coming.  You read that right, and I know, it is spring, but to those who are fans of dragons and thrones, Winter … Is … Coming.  At long […]

Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mustard Sauce

A reader has requested recipes for meat.  More specifically, she asks, “How do I cook meat?”  There are many ways:  roasting, grilling, stewing, frying, and all of them are good, […]

Oven Polenta with Roasted Mushrooms and Thyme

The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the flowers are starting to bloom:  it’s springtime in the Northwest!  While it is a taste of what’s to come, if […]

Dublin Lawyer

  And now for something completely different…   The extra light from daylight savings, the rapidly approaching arrival of spring, and the beloved celebration of St. Patrick’s Day have turned all […]

Roast Sausage with Fennel and Orange

Brighten up the last few days of winter with an easy sheet pan supper sure to get you through this final bit of the season with a smile.  This Roast […]

Make-Ahead Gumbo

It’s almost Mardi Gras!  Get a jump on your Fat Tuesday celebration with a gumbo recipe you can make now and finish later, while you’re getting your party started, on […]

Snack Board – A Winner for the Oscars

It’s the Oscars!  Whether you’re a movie buff who’s prescreened all of this year’s nominees or  someone who doesn’t have a clue what all the fuss is about, here’s a […]

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