Salmon Salad Spread

The other night I made Batter Fried Fish with some salmon that I bought from Costco. I knew that i would have too much for our family to eat if I made it all up.  I didn’t want the salmon to go to waste, I love my chickens but I don’t want to feed them […]

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Batter Fried Fish

Last Saturday my two-year-old daughter, Guenna, and I went to the store to get some donuts for the family, a Saturday morning treat. She cracks me up! We get into the car and she did not stop talking the entire time we were on our little date! Anyway, after we picked up our donuts (which […]

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Jambalaya

I’ve been meaning to post this recipe for Jambalaya for  some time now, so here it is, finally! I was pretty impressed with the flavor in this recipe. We are not huge on really spicy foods, especially because we want to make it enjoyable and kid-friendly. You can always add more spices or use spicier […]

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Meat Balls - Recipe and video

Before last week, I had never made meatballs. Can you believe that? I don’t know why that surprises me but somehow it does. Meatballs. Hmmm. The kids and I had a fun time making meatballs for the first time, together.

Aidan helping me make meatloaf from Christian Burns on Vimeo
Thanks so much Laura for the meatball […]

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Curry Sauce with Chicken and Rice Recipe

Mr. Burns and I love Indian food. One of our favorite Indian restaurants, believe it or not, is in the food court of an outlet mall in Auburn, Washington. Not sure if it’s our favorite because of the taste and quality of the food or if it was because we ate there several times […]

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Crockpot Chili Recipe

We are a chili loving family and I have made many pots of chili! Some have turned out great and others, not so great. This recipe is one that I have adapted from the many different recipes that I’ve tried over the past few years. It works for our family. I like to plan […]

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Chicken And Pasta Salad With Feta Cheese for Summers

Going to try a variation of this tonight. Hopefully pictures to follow!
Chicken And Pasta Salad With Feta Cheese for Summers
1/2 lb penne pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 […]

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Herb Marinade for Grilled Steak

Herb Marinade for Grilled Steak
Steaks are best when marinated at least 1 hour.
Makes about 1/3 cup
4 Tablespoons Olive oil
3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Garlic minced
1 teaspoon Rosemary
1 teaspoon Thyme

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Capt. Bob’s Baked Salmon Simple

Capt. Bob’s Baked Salmon Simple

1 salmon fillet
4 strips of bacon
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 cup mushrooms
paprika
grated parmesan cheese

preheat oven to 350

place salmon fillet on greased cookie sheet (or on parchment paper). cook bacon crisp, chop and set aside. In same pan (in bacon grease) cook veggies until soft. Spread veggies evenly over fillet. Bake at […]

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Caribbean Chicken

Caribbean Chicken
* 1 pound skinned and boned chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
* 2 cups pineapple tidbits, drained, reserve ? cup pineapple juice
* 1 cup chopped green pepper
* 1 cup water
* 1 tablespoon cornstarch
* 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
* 2 tablespoons brown sugar
* 1/8 teaspoon dried garlic powder
* 1/8 teaspoon dried ginger
* 1 medium diced […]

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