Delicious Recipes
This is where you'll find all of my favorite recipes to make for your family and friends.
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Learning How to Make Sourdough Bread
In March of 2024 I went to a workshop with a close friend to learn how to make sourdough bread. I knew nothing about the process involved or how enthusiastic I would become about making hot, fresh, delicious bread at home. In the past I just wasn’t patient enough to embark on a journey of waiting 24+ hours to pull a loaf of bread out of the oven. As I have navigated grief after my Mom’s passing these past 3 1/2 years I have changed in many ways, it turns out I now have enough patience to start making sourdough. What I am craving is simplicity and getting back to…
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How to Make Overnight Oats: Coconut Blueberry & Mocha
Overnight oats are such an easy and nutritious way to start your day. When I was caring for my Mom before she passed away I made overnight oats for her every evening, the coconut blueberry recipe I share here was her absolute favorite. I also love to make these when we are out sailing and spending the night on the water – perfect for camping/road trips too! The recipes here make 1 serving each but I also multiply this recipe by 4 when I am making a larger batch for my family for the week. Coconut Blueberry Step One: In a small breakfast bowl or glass jar add the oats,…
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How to Make my Favorite Quiche Recipe
Quiche is such an easy and versatile dish to serve – perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner! Below you’ll find my two favorite versions! Serves 8. Ingredients for Sausage & Onion Quiche: Step One: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Step Two: Cook the Italian sausage until well done, set aside. Using the same pan sauté the diced onion, set aside with the sausage. Step Three: In a large glass bowl add the eggs, milk, shredded cheese and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Mix well. Add in the sausage and onion, mix well. Step Four: Spray a round pie pan with non-stick spray. Unroll and put the pie crust…
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How to make Meatball Marinara with Angel Hair Pasta
This recipe falls into the comfort food category and it got rave reviews after I served it to some friends who came over for dinner a few months ago. This recipe isn’t anything new or exciting but it sure does hit the spot after a day full of work & parenting highs and lows. Serves 6. Ingredients: Step One: Turn your oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 pan and set aside. Step Two: While the oven is pre-heating put the egg, breadcrumbs, and Italian sausage in a bowl and mix well. Step Three: Taking ~ 1 1/2 tablespoons at a time, roll the meat into meatballs and place them…
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How to make Squash Harvest Bread
Have you ever gone into your favorite cafe and seen squash harvest bread on the menu? It seems to be a staple on the cafe menus here in the Pacific Northwest. This is my take on squash harvest bread and I think you’ll enjoy it as much as I do. This is a large recipe – it makes two full size loaves of bread (or one full size, two minis + ten muffins!) so feel free to cut this recipe in half if you won’t be sharing it with family, friends, or neighbors. Ingredients: Step One: Roast your butternut squash at 350 degrees for 45 minutes in a 9 x…
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Build Your Own Sticky Rice Bowl
This is a great go to recipe for large groups and for those that have dietary restrictions – this sticky rice bowl can easily be vegetarian, gluten free, and dairy free. It also allows you to be flexible on toppings and sauces – mix and match! Choose a rice base, if you want meat or vegetarian, several toppings, and at least one sauce. Serves 6. Ingredients Enjoy!
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How to Make Lavender Cream Cheese Frosting
I recently perfected my homemade lavender cream cheese frosting – it is simply delicious on a sugar cookie and it is very easy and quick to make. Topping each cookie with an edible flower is a nice touch that make these sugar cookies extra special. This recipe makes enough frosting for 3 dozen cookies. Ingredients: Step One: Put the butter and cream cheese in a large glass bowl – if it is not room temperature then pop it in the microwave for 45-60 seconds. Using an electric mixer, blend the butter and cream cheese together. Step Two: Add the vanilla, culinary lavender, and 2 cups of the powdered sugar to…
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Fast & Fresh: Cherry Tomato, Basil, Pine Nut & Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta
In the summer I love to make super simple dinners for my family – my days are usually very full with work, outdoor chores, and endless walks for our two rescue pups. I’ve been perfecting this recipe and I am thrilled to share it with all of you. Serves 4. Note: Double or triple the recipe for an easy dinner party dish and serve with garlic parmesan bread and a large Caesar salad. Ingredients: Step One: Start your pot of boiling water for the angel hair pasta. While it comes to a boil, clean and quarter your cherry tomatoes. Step Two: In a small frying pan on medium heat add…
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How to Make my Favorite Lemon Arugula Salad with Honey Goat Cheese
This is my signature salad – it pairs well with so many meals and it is super simple to make. Every time I serve this salad I am asked for the recipe so I finally decided to measure out all of the ingredients so I could share it on this site. Serves 6. Ingredients: Step One: Cut the rind off of the lemons, then cut the lemons into quarters and dice into small sections. Put the diced lemons into a small bowl. Toss the rind but make sure any lemon juice on the cutting board is put into the small bowl with the diced lemons – the more juice the…
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The Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip & Sea Salt Cookies
In our family these are known as Four In One cookies and this is my Grammie Ellen’s recipe. I’ve been enjoying these cookies for as long as I can remember and they are my Papa John’s absolute favorite! I’ve made a few slight tweaks to the original recipe and I think these will soon become a staple in your household too! If I am making this for my family (there are only 3 of us) I make a half batch. Full batch: 24 cookies, Half batch: 12 cookies. Enjoy! Ingredients: Step One: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Step Two: Add the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together in…
