Buying asparagus for pickling at the Yakima Fruit Market

Pickled Asparagus

When asparagus is in season, I take a drive over to the Yakima Fruit Market in Bothell for farm fresh asparagus at a great price. Pickled asparagus is a favorite of our family and friends, so I process a large batch or two every year. This recipe makes about six pint jars. The shelf-life is…

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Honey Ham Glaze

Honey Ham Glaze

I have never been a fan of pre-packaged ham glazes and it’s super easy to prepare from scratch. This is a very simple homemade glaze that works perfect for a 10 pound ham.

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Alfredo Sauce over Linguini

Alfredo Sauce

Alfredo sauce is really easy to whip up and so much better than store bought. Toss it over linguini with a sprinkle of parsley for a quick elegant meal.

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Easy Hot Pot Broths

We’ve been trying out hot pot lately. It’s fun for family and friends; everyone can add their favorite meats and veggies for customized servings. It’s like an Asian fondue. These are easy and basic recipes but stay tuned, as we experiment more, we hope to add other recipes.

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Mai Tai Cocktail

Mai Tai Cocktail

We juice fresh pineapples and oranges for this recipe. You can use store bought juices, but using fresh, makes this drink super yummy. This is also great as a blended drink, just add the ingredients to a blender with ice and blend until smooth. Pour into your favorite glass with embellishments for an icy cold tropical…

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Russian Dressing

Russian Dressing

This Russian dressing is a bit spicier than most, since it’s intended for a Ruben sandwich. It’s worth a little extra effort to make this authentic recipe, it makes a much yummier sandwich than the store bought versions.

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no bean chile recipe

No Bean Chili

We have adopted the Keto diet (most of the time), so I developed this great chili recipe. The veggies and spice more than make up for no beans! Top this Keto friendly chili with your choice of grated cheddar cheese, green onions and/or sour cream.

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