Monthly Archives: April 2018

Almost Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Originally posted on swellkid:
These happened by accident.  Some accidents are happy.  I wanted to make homemade cinnamon rolls for brunch the next morning.  I started to proof the yeast in warm water….no foam.  When you add yeast to warm…

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Spiced Cabbage Soup

Originally posted on swellkid:
On our honeymoon in 2002, my husband and I visited Darina Allen’s farm and cooking school called Ballymaloe in Ireland.  We had a memorable lunch that included this soup.  It’s a soup I make regularly and…

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Steamed Artichokes with Blender Hollandaise

Originally posted on swellkid:
This is a foolproof Hollandaise sauce recipe.  No need to fuss over a saucepan tempering egg yolks.  It’s so easy and so delicious you’ll want to serve it on everything from steamed artichokes and poached eggs,…

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Nolan’s Asparagus Fettuccine

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I’m told this dish got my young friend Nolan to eat asparagus…and like it!  The asparagus curls are thin and flexible like a noodle and can be slurped up right along with the pasta. 1/2 lb.…

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The Quickest Weeknight Chicken

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This is my quickest (15 minutes tops) weeknight chicken recipe.  I keep boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the freezer so that with a little veggie, I can always make a healthy, fast dinner with little to…

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Pepperoni Chicken Roll Ups

Originally posted on swellkid:
My kids love pizza, but I get a little tired of it sometimes.  I had some chicken tenders in the freezer and the makings for pizza, so I came up with these yummy roll-ups.  Easy, simple,…

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Lebanese Green Lentil Salad

Originally posted on swellkid:
Here is a tasty vegan dish that’s packed with flavor.  This dish gets better the longer it sits and tastes great at room temperature, so it’s perfect for a buffet or dinner party. The inspiration for…

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