Recipes

Lentil, Sausage, and Kale Soup

This is probably our favorite fall soup.  It is warm, hearty, and nutritious.  We love it in big bowls or mugs, alongside good bread.   It’s fancy enough for Sunday Dinner for your family, but makes a great, simple weeknight dinner as well.  Throw it in a crockpot for a filling tailgating meal or an “after …

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Mum’s Lactation Cookies

These cookies make a delicious breakfast, lunch, snack, or dessert. Keep a batch on hand for those moments when you are hungry and sleep deprived. Lactation cookies make a wonderful gift for a new, breastfeeding mom, and new dads will love them too. They are easy to eat while nursing, and in those tiny windows …

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Nic’s Chicken Curry

The most amazing, authentic Thai curry recipe.  It is rich and creamy, with just the right amount of spice.   My neighbor moved to the US from Thailand sixteen years ago.  She made this curry and brought it to our family when she could barely speak English. We begged her to teach us how to make …

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Game Day Chili

This is the perfect recipe for game days, whether you are at home and watching games on TV, or tailgating at your favorite college or university. It also freezes and travels well for camping trips.    It’s not too spicy, with just the slightest bit of sweetness. My family doesn’t care for the traditional kidney beans …

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