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Category Archives: Vegetarian
Quick Dill Sauce
RECIPE IDEA: We often have salmon for supper. This night as I was cooking it I asked Lois if she had a recipe for dill sauce. She said just mix some dill into sour cream and let’s see how that … Continue reading
Posted in Accompaniments, My life, Sauces, Vegetarian
Tagged dill, sauce, vegetarian
Strawberries Romanoff
This is a quick dessert that can be prepared ahead to add a delightful finish to an elegant meal. Sometimes I’ll slice the strawberries and use this recipe for strawberry shortcake. This came from one of those glossy cards some … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Fruits and Jellies, General Info, Gluten free, My life, Vegetarian
Incredible Peach Melba
RECIPE IDEA You should have seen the peaches at the Harrisonburg Farmer’s Market on Saturday. Beautiful rosy-red to almost-yellow skins, firm to the touch and oh the fragrance! So we bought a box. What to do with this luscious fruit? … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking Tips, Desserts, Fruits and Jellies, General Info, My life, Vegetarian
Eggplant Parmesan for Carnivores
RECIPE IDEA We went to the farmer’s market in Harrisonburg Saturday and the eggplants at our favorite organic farmer were beautiful so we bought one. I love Eggplant Parmesan. It’s the primary dish I use to evaluate any new Italian … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Casseroles, Cooking Tips, Entrees or Main Course, General Info, Hearty food, My life, Supper, Vegetarian
The Best Blueberry Pie
IDEA The Johnson’s sent out an email in the middle of last week warning that the last of the blueberries were being picked. So we were up early on Saturday and off to the farmer’s market to get 6 pints. … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking Tips, Desserts, Fruits and Jellies, Holiday Food, Lunch, My life, Pie, Vegetarian
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Vinegar Dressing for Bitter Lettuce, Cucumbers & Onions or Tomatoes
We had more of our bitter leaf lettuce tonight. As Don was looking for another recipe, he came across this one, which is exactly what I was looking for when I made the Wilted Lettuce Salad over the weekend. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Accompaniments, Gluten free, Lunch, My life, Salad, Supper, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Strawberries Romanoff
This is a quick dessert that can be prepared ahead to add a delightful finish to an elegant meal. Sometimes I’ll slice the strawberries and use this recipe for strawberry shortcake. This came from one of those glossy cards some … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Fruits and Jellies, General Info, Gluten free, My life, Vegetarian
What is Gratin?
My daughter Erin recently tried one of the new recipes I posted, Caribbean Sweet Potato Gratin. She was disappointed because it wasn’t creamy like she expected it to be. When I told Don about Erin’s comments, he said, “Why wouldn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Casseroles, Cooking Tips, Entrees or Main Course, General Info, Hearty food, My life, Supper, Vegetarian
A New Way to Eat Chilean Bean & Corn Stew
Don and I had Chilean Bean & Corn Stew this evening for supper. He had the brilliant idea to add a dollop of sour cream to it, and it completely changed the flavor. It is excellent both ways. ~Lois
Posted in Casseroles, Cooking Tips, Entrees or Main Course, Gluten free, My life, Side Dishes, Soups, Stews, Supper, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
The Best Tomato (Red) Sauce for Lasagna, Spaghetti or Pizza
I have made this red sauce multiple times and used it in many different dishes. It’s awesome and very easy to make. I have used it in Lasagna, Spaghetti, Baked Ziti and Moussaka, but it would be terrific for Pizza, Meatball … Continue reading
Posted in Entrees or Main Course, Kid-friendly foods, My life, Sauces, Vegetarian