Cooking & Baking Recipes

You’ll find hundreds of easy to make recipes for everything from cookies to quiche. Whether you’re in the mood for a casserole or just want a veggie lasagna, I think you’ll find a simple recipe to enjoy.

This recipe collection includes appetizers, main courses, desserts, soups, salads, and side dishes. I enjoy baking bread and muffins for breakfast, as well as serving up a weekend brunch. Search for a recipe or browse through the recent articles below.

Regional: Italian

Caprese Salad with Olives

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I should have titled this post, ‘shamelessly simple’. It’s quick to prepare and contains a powerful blend of flavors from the sweet tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, salty pitted olives, torn basil leaves, salt, cracked pepper, and golden extra virgin olive oil. This may be the first time I’ve actually put the entire recipe in the [...]

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Appetizers and Snacks

Chinese Green Onion Pancakes

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A flattened piece of dough stuff with green onions, then rolled into a straw, which is once again rolled into the flower bud shape in the photo above. Sadly, the bud isn’t the final step but it is next rolled flat and fried. Savory and crisp on the edges, Chinese green onion pancakes can be [...]

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Picnics

Picnic Precautions & Food Safety

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Picnicking can be a relaxing and fun activity, assuming you’re safe and courteous. If you’re new to picnicking or need a refresher course, make sure to read How to Plan a Picnic for ideas on food and locations. Before you pack everything up, make sure to review these general guidelines to ensure everyone has a [...]

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Sides and Salads

Spicy Baked Beans

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It’s childish, I know. But beans always remind me of the saying, “Beans, beans, a magical fruit. The more you eat, the more you toot!”. I always sang it at the dinner table when my mother baked beans. Even though I don’t sing it as loudly or off key as I once did, I’m sure [...]

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