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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Basic Barbecue Sauce

Basic Barbeque Sauce

This is our go to barbeque sauce, and we just about always have it on hand. But if need be, our kitchen is stocked with all ingredients, so that we can quickly put a batch together. We have not purchased a store brand barbeque sauce in years, since this sauce is the best we’ve tasted.Adapted…

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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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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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