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Pan con Tomate

Pan Con Tomate You need just a handful of simple ingredients to make this classic Spanish breakfast or tapa (appetizer). This time of the year, whenever I see my parents the visit always includes a tour of their garden. One one side are my mother's succulents, a lot of which got their ... Read More

Fresh Cherry Olive Oil Bundt Cake

Fresh Cherry Olive Oil Bundt Cake An olive oil cake loaded with fresh cherries is, for me, one of the best things about summer baking. When we moved into our little mountain home in Sun Valley, Idaho I outfitted my kitchen with some of my older appliances--stand mixer, hand mixer, pasta ... Read More

Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad

Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad This salad looks unassuming but it's a flavor powerhouse. The best part--it comes together so quickly! Before the pandemic my weekly routine included frequent visits to Whole Foods Market. Even though it meant a larger crowd, I always timed my visits around ... Read More

Foolproof Stovetop Rice

Foolproof Stovetop Rice You don't need a rice cooker to cook perfect rice each time--here's how to do it. This year I made a personal commitment to try things outside of my comfort zone. Maybe reaching a milestone age some months ago has given me a new perspective on the [quick] passing of ... Read More

Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese

Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese Cottage cheese gives a classic egg salad a little something extra. The fresh herbs lend a welcome springy punch. I sat in front of the television with my husband as he flipped through channels recently. He stopped when colorful pocket knives appeared on the ... Read More

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Chocolate Zucchini Bread A classic zucchini bread is hard to beat but a chocolate makeover elevates it from wholesome to wow. As I sit here waiting for a friend's arrival for a late afternoon hike, I'm enjoying a slice of this chocolate zucchini bread. It's probably not the best move to take ... Read More

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