Monthly Archives: July 2012

Zucchini Snack Cake with Lemon Icing

Posted on July 31, 2012 by swellkid recipes

Zucchini bread is so 2010. 1 stick of salted butter, softened 3/4 C. brown sugar, packed 1/2 C. sugar 2 T. canola oil 1 t. vanilla 2 eggs 2 C. flour 2 t. baking soda 2 T. milk 1 t. … Continue reading →

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Sauteed Zucchini with Bacon and Onions

Posted on July 30, 2012 by swellkid recipes

This is a quick recipe for your summer table.  It’s just as tasty hot or cold which makes it great for a pot luck or barbecue. 2 t. olive oil 2 strips of bacon 4 small zucchini, about 8 inches … Continue reading →

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Mini Cherry Streusel Pies

Posted on July 27, 2012 by swellkid recipes

When you read about the care and effort that goes in to growing and harvesting Rainier cherries you will gladly pay $4-5 dollars per pound for these little gems.  Rainiers are the sweetest, most delicious cherries out there.  Originally developed … Continue reading →

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Corn on the Cob with Mint Oil

Posted on July 26, 2012 by swellkid recipes

You’ll never go back to plain butter on your corn after you try this! Makes 1/2 cup of mint oil, enough for about 6 ears of corn. 6 ears of corn, stripped and cleaned water for boiling 3-4 T. fresh … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 20, 2012 by swellkid recipes

Originally posted on swellkid:
The window of time for picking raspberries in our backyard is so small.  Whenever I pick them I feel like I have to do something special with them.  These four mini pies were made from one…

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Basil Vichyssoise

Posted on July 17, 2012 by swellkid recipes

So I was talking on the phone with my Grandma yesterday and I told her I was making Vichyssoise.  Her response was, “Isn’t that cold potato soup?” Yes.  It is.  I promise it tastes delicious.  This is a refreshing, savory … Continue reading →

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Butter Roasted Cod with Lemon Relish

Posted on July 15, 2012 by swellkid recipes

I adapted this dish from an old Everyday Food magazine I found while cleaning my house.  The cover photo featured this unusual lemon relish, and I had to try it.  The relish is sweet, sour, and nutty.  A perfect pairing … Continue reading →

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Oven Fried Chicken

Posted on July 12, 2012 by swellkid recipes

I recently spent several days with my mom cooking some of our favorite dishes.  This is one that she has been making for years, and one of my all-time-favorite meals.  In fact, this is the one thing I always request … Continue reading →

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Portland Farmer’s Market

Posted on July 12, 2012 by swellkid recipes

I am excited to announce that I will be a contributing blogger for Portland Farmer’s Market!  I am hoping to contribute once a week or so during the market season.  Here is a link to my first article and recipe about … Continue reading →

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The Only Crab Cake Recipe You’ll Ever Need

Posted on July 9, 2012 by swellkid recipes

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest and having an uncle who is like the Paul Hogan of the Oregon Coast, I have been lucky enough to eat fresh Dungeness crab since I was a young girl.  When I say fresh, I mean … Continue reading →

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