I brought these tasty little Marjoram Mushrooms to a potluck party—and they made a fun addition. I doubled the recipe for the event. Twenty-four “cute as a button” plump mushrooms sat there in rows, tempting passersby. Not a one was left at the end of the day.
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Black beans? In brownies? You’ve got to be kidding.
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I had never poached a chicken before and I was pleasantly surprised how easy it was.
read moreNo "Maybe" About Maple Glazed Salmon
June 17, 2011
Next time you think of grilling salmon, run, don’t walk, to the pantry (or however far you have to go) for the fixin’s for Maple Mustard Glaze.
read moreMint Chiller: The Perfect Summertime Drink Recipe
June 14, 2011
I found my new go-to summer drink recipe: Mint Chiller. Doesn't the name alone make you want to try it?
read moreCooking Strawberry Muffins Recipe: Live on TV
June 9, 2011
When you watch those cooking shows, ever wonder what happens when something goes amiss? There I was in Connecticut, live on television, mixing up a batch of Strawberry Crunch Muffins recipe from our Garden-Fresh Cookbook, and I knew something was wrong.
read moreGarden, Cook, Laugh, Share. Repeat.
June 6, 2011
When I started my Garden-Fresh blogging journey, I knew one thing: It was going to be one of the greatest experiences I could ask for.
read moreA Family That Eats Together, Laughs Together
June 1, 2011
Sometimes it’s planned, other times it’s spontaneous. However it happens, eating together has been a form of communication and community since the beginning of time.
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My parents retired to the family room and left the five of us girls to talk, laugh, drink post dinner coffee, and bring out the much anticipated French Strawberry Pie from The Garden-Fresh Cookbook.
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I began my Garden-Fresh Cookbook blog with a delicious seafood dish, Skillet Sea Scallops, so when looking for a spring dinner party main course equally as delicious, I found the Shrimp Creole recipe to be perfect to remind me of when I first got started!
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The idea was simple: Bring friends and family together and eat delicious food. But picking what to make for the Garden-Fresh three-course meal? That was the hard part!
read moreA Sanctuary from the Rain and City Life
May 20, 2011
I grabbed my mom’s old camera bag that has been turned into a vintage-looking purse, and headed towards Volunteer Park. It was a typical Seattle day with cloudy skies and rain pouring down, but it didn’t stop me from my mile and a half walk to find this acclaimed park!
read moreHow to Look Like a Fine-Dining Chef in 10 Minutes
May 18, 2011
With the spinach fettuccine taking only 3 minutes to cook al dente and the scallions sautéed with salmon and light cream clocking in at 8 minutes, this recipe is the ultimate weeknight rushed dinnertime dish!
read morePlants, Pots, and Plots: The Gardner’s Best Friends
May 17, 2011
The worst spring season the Northwest has seen in years isn’t showing in the growth of the seeds I planted earlier this season.
read moreWill Sacrifice Fresh Breath for Roasted Garlic Bulbs
May 13, 2011
The delicious smell of garlic, lightly dappled with olive oil and sprigs of thyme, roasting in the oven filled my kitchen this afternoon.
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