Old Fashioned Caramel Corn

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I have the biggest smile on my face right now.   As my youngest gal walked in the front door from school today, I heard her leap up the front stairs and bounce into the kitchen and say "I just love to come home to these delicious smells!"  … [Read more...]

Tomato, Green Olive and Fresh Herb Salsa with Pan Seared Scallops

Tomato, Green Olive and Fresh Herb Salsa

It's been a busy summer.  And we're not done yet!  Although school starts soon (doin' a happy dance right now) it still feels like summer in these parts and I've got a few more summer recipes to post.  Here in the Northwest, we hang on to summer … [Read more...]

Perfect British Pasties! Guest Post

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I love pasties!  And my friend Suzie Kuflik is the Queen of pasties.  And the Queen of other fine foods like her Thai Chicken Salad, Sausage Rolls, Lemon Tarts and I could go on and on.  Suzie grew up in England and has a flair for fine … [Read more...]

Tio Cameron’s Salsa Verde over Grilled Rib Eye Steaks… and a Family Reunion.

Salsa Verde over Grilled Rib Eye Steaks

This was the summer of the family reunion.  As I’m writing this post, visions of the classic Vacation movies pop into my head (hee hee). For some reason Christmas Vacation seems to come to mind.        Nope, I do not belong … [Read more...]

Sole Veronique with Fresh Herbs and Sweet Red Grapes

Sole Veronique

This is one of the first French fish recipes I learned to prepare, oh so many years ago.  In fact, this is one of those recipes that became a Bennett family favorite because of... you guessed it, the sauce!   And as some of you know, I  love … [Read more...]

Italian Parsley Vinaigrette with Mandarin Oranges over Halibut and Mixed Greens

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I love a simply prepared halibut.  Just a nice pan seared filet with a little something drizzled over the top.  Add some fresh spring greens tossed in my fave Italian parsley vinaigrette and my lovely fish meal just became beautifully … [Read more...]