This Cherry Chicken Salad recreates a meal I had in Door County, Wisconsin. It's a souvenir recipe that calls to mind sunset trails, hikes along the shore, and fun with…
To my mind, Walnut Pasta is simply different. There's no red sauce, no Alfredo. There is garlic sizzling in a big puddle of olive oil with some crushed red pepper.…
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By MargieFebruary 25, 2024Posted inRecipe
Pepper and scrambled egg sandwiches show up at Chicago beef joints for Lent. But the usual French bread roll can be unwieldy, so I've gone wrap. For some oomph, I…
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By MargieFebruary 19, 2024Posted inRecipe
These family favorite brownies are buttery and fudgy and never fail to impress. Best of all, they're easy and only take about 30 minutes. The ease of preparation belies their…
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By MargieFebruary 15, 2024Posted inRecipe
Tacos are one of my standby meals. Because they're so versatile, it's an easy way to go vegetarian for dinner. I've always got spuds and onions languishing in the pantry,…
These are the meatballs that go on top of spaghetti. Garlicky, studded with herbs, they're right at home in a simple red sauce. It's homestyle comfort food that's easy and…
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By MargieJanuary 21, 2024Posted inRecipe
My relationship with Sloppy Joes had its ups and downs. I enjoyed them as a kid, then promptly forgot about them for twenty years. Then my kids requested them. And…
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By MargieJanuary 14, 2024Posted inRecipe
Fresh cranberries seem to be one of the few remaining seasonal foods (from a consumer point of view). So much produce is easily available year round. But fresh cranberries only…
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By MargieJanuary 10, 2024Posted inRecipe
Cook the Book: Introducing a More Please series featuring favorite recipes from my cookbook collection. Stir fried orange beef is a homestyle stir fry. The sauce is delightful, flavored with…
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By MargieDecember 7, 2023Posted inRecipe
Chicago roast is slow cooker shredded beef. It's a mash-up combining the popular Crock Pot Italian Beef, itself a homestyle ode to the Chicago style sandwich, with the butter bomb…