Appetizers
Pot Stickers
I usually don’t buy many kitchen gadgets, but I read a lot of great reviews about the Philips Pasta Maker, and so finally decided to give it a try. It’s a bit pricey, but we like home made pasta and the manual machines are too time intensive. It takes a couple of tries to get…
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Leftover Turkey Soup
Since my family isn’t a big fan of turkey sandwiches, I’m always trying to find new ways to use the leftovers after Thanksgiving. I experimented with a recipe and now everyone looks forward to this soup. This recipe is a keeper and It uses most of our leftovers. If you’re looking for alternatives for leftover…
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Salsa Guacamole
For a change of taste, I love this style of guacamole. It’s a chunky version with Roma tomatoes, which subdues but enhances the avocado flavor. Goes great with fiesta night or just a healthy anytime snack served with your favorite corn chips.
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Dungeness Crab Cakes
Crab season has been extended in the Puget Sound region this year into the fall and winter months, so Rich has been bringing home Dungeness crab. If you can’t catch for yourself, check with the local seafood markets. We use this recipe as a dinner entrée. If you’d like to serve as an appetizer, just…
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Baked Potato Soup
Baked potato soup is one of my favorites and it’s so versatile; it can be served as a side dish, lunch or dinner. I’ve worked on developing this recipe and my family agrees, this one hits the mark.
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Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
This is a great salsa and one of our staples. It tastes super fresh, even after being canned for a year. We serve with tortilla chips as an appetizer or as a condiment with tacos or fajitas.
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Bacon Jam
When we make our homemade smoked bacon, we often have bacon ends that are misshaped sizes. This bacon jam recipe is a great way to use those odd sized ends or you can substitute with commercial bacon. This condiment goes great on hamburgers or can be used with homemade chips as a dip or sprinkled over fries.
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Roasted Corn Salsa
French Onion Soup
We’ve been experimenting with slightly different versions of French onion soup, and so far this one is our favorite.
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Cream of Mushroom Soup
Combine with crusty bread for a light meal or serve as an appetizer before dinner. The recipe makes 3 to 4 servings, so for a crowd, just double.This is an easy recipe, so great for a weekday night or anytime you want a quick and delicious meal.
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