Panko is a type of breadcrumb. It is consistent in texture and crisps up real nice when coating chicken to roast. I use bone-in chicken thighs. Panko can be used to coat fish and pork chops. I buy a f...

These huckleberries were picked by our family who live in Eastern Washington. They made a light sugar syrup and water bath canned them. To be used later in pies. We were fortunate to be gifted two...

The sour and tart taste of fresh cranberries, in this recipe, is softened by adding brown sugar. It also depends on how many crushed cranberries you put in each spoonful. Served with a side of rice,...

There was a time I would gag cooking and eating parsnips. I avoided them for years and years. They grow locally here in Skagit Valley and my preference is fresh local organic produce. I used more...

This soup bean is awesome. I have cooked with it twice. It is so flavorful and makes a dark broth. Soaking beans is optional. I rinsed and soaked the beans in plain water for three hours. This...

These are cooked in the Instant Pot. A wholesome side dish. A pound of rye berries was included in a recent CSA box from Boldly Grown Farms. You can cook these on the stove top; it just takes longer....

There are many ways to enjoy this recipe. Try it on warm toast or a toasted bagel. This recipe makes enough to gift to that special someone who admires and enjoys your cooking. I chose to use fresh...

You may not find the smaller Brussel sprouts at the local grocer. You may find them in a CSA box. These were from Boldly Grown Farms winter CSA box. I prepared them for a family meal when my sister,...

I ventured out to our garden today, packing my scissors out in a grocery bag. I told Chili, our 5-year-old miniature Australian Shepherd that we were going out to the garden. As the day was rainy, I...

Or maybe this recipe might more accurately be called butter and brown sugar brownies. It has a lot of butter and brown sugar. That combination creates a chewy soft brownie. This brownie keeps well on...

Yes, it's possible to stretch your food budget and meal planning to include salmon in several dishes. This recipe creates enough hash for one serving, for one person. It also allows you to use up...

My holiday baking stretched out a bit during this season. I baked this recipe on New Year's Eve. Some prep occurred several days prior. I made three cups of Earl grey tea and simmered the candied...

The necessities of life, at times, requires you to adjust your diet. This is a low fat recipe. Just a bit of olive oil is used. The shiitake mushrooms came in a 5-ounce container and were different si...

I like baking those cookie recipes from days gone by. Particularly if the ingredients are easy to come by and the recipe is simple to make. This is a no-bake recipe. I bought chow mein noodles a...

This is a rich dense bread and takes a good long while to bake. Persimmons are remarkably easy to work with. The skin remains firm as you scoop out the pulp. Tasty, too, when ripe. I prepared the...

Spaghetti is one of our favorite home cooked meals. When we travel, it's the meal I cook first, upon returning home. I also make lots. Lots of sauce. It's one of those recipes I have not written up....

The strong flavor of fresh squeezed lemon juice goes quite well with the slightly caramelized Brussel sprouts. The maple syrup takes the edge off the tart lemon juice. The choice of mustard is yours....

Some of my fondest holiday cooking involves fresh cranberries. Each season I cook up a slightly different version. I prefer their tart flavor to savor in every bite to especially compliment dressing...

Dressing is my favorite side dish with a Thanksgiving turkey dinner. This recipe works perfectly as a casserole. Serve with turkey gravy over. This recipe can be adapted to be gluten free with your...

This is a quick and easy recipe. Makes enough for you to share. The cake mixes are interchangeable in this recipe. I used a devil's food cake mix. I imagine a lemon box mix would be lovely. You mix...

Windy fall weather brings on the desire for warm homemade soups. My health dictates a low-fat diet and my husband, Kevin, assisted in preparing the ingredients with some guidance from me. Over a...

Toasting oats is a great way to warm your house on a chilly fall day. It fills your home with a nutty fragrance. It has just a bit of a crunch. It's a perfect topper for your yogurt snack. Toasted...

It appears to be a year of abundance for apples of many varieties. This recipe uses a large slow cooker and a food mill. The apples cook down in the slow cooker. This is a convenience but must be...

A condiment I learned about while traveling in the south. Available in many restaurants, as a condiment on the tables of diners. Then, returning home, I found a similar brand in grocery stores. I...

Thankful for generous friends. Sheila Klein offers pears each year, from her trees. The pears are picked and sorted into varieties. We bring boxes and take our selections home. I keep orca pears cool... Full story