Red Thai Curry with chicken

Thai Red Curry

This is one of my favorite Thai dishes, so of course, I had to learn to cook it at home. When I found that most recipes used Kaffir Lime Leaves, I bought reluctantly at the grocery store, since they were expensive! After that first attempt preparing this recipe, I knew I wanted to cook with Kaffir leaves…

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Roasted Turkey

Stuffed Roasted Turkey & Gravy

We order our Thanksgiving turkey from the butcher in downtown Issaquah each year and brine ourselves. I usually cook a 10 to 12 pound bird, but the brine instructions will work for a larger turkey as well. Brine your turkey one to two days before cooking. WEIGHT OF BIRD  ROASTING TIME (UNSTUFFED)  ROASTING TIME (STUFFED)…

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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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Paella

Paella

A paella pan is needed for this recipe. We purchased an outdoor propane system with pan from the Spanish Table in Seattle.

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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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Corned Beef

Corning Beef Brisket

The week before Saint Patrick’s day, you’ll find us corning a beef brisket for corned beef and cabbage and Ruben sandwiches in celebration of our Irish roots. We’re all a little Irish!

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Chicken and White Bean Cassoulet

Chicken & White Bean Cassoulet

I modified a recipe to work with my Milo by Kana Dutch oven. I chose the mini version (3.5 quarts), since the size is more manageable. I love this Dutch oven. It's priced lower than the big brands and is now also sold at Crate and Barrel stores.If you have a large dutch oven and…

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