Let’s cook

I love to cook. My recipes come from a variety of sources: ones I grew up eating, some from my favorite cookbooks, and a few I’ve modified along the way.

When I sat down to envision this website, I knew it had to have a section for recipes.

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  • Roasted Vegetables with Orzo

    Holy moly, this recipe. A friend recently recommended it to me. I have all of the Barefoot Contessa’s cookbooks, so I’m not sure how I missed this one. It’s in…

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  • Pineapple Bake

    I’m pretty sure my mom got this recipe from my grandmother. I’m betting Grandma put in more butter. My mom counts this as a “side” dish, when clearly,…

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  • Anne’s Brownies

    Anne’s Brownies

    As I’ve mentioned before, many dishes in my family are named after the person who made it. I never thought about this fact until my sister-in-law joined our…

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  • Chocolate Chip Cookies

    This recipe first appeared in my April newsletter. I’m pretty well known for my chocolate chip cookies. When asked for a recipe, I often tell people it’s simply from the…

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  • Chicken Divan

    Food is a pretty big deal in my family. We have traditions around food, many dishes are named after the person who cooked it, and there are stories…

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