Monthly Archives: April 2011

Pickled Radish Roses

Posted on April 28, 2011 by noriko

It was quite a night with storm after storm after storm. The hail was as big as golf balls at one point. Since there were non-stop tornado warnings through the night, we slept in the back room of our basement … Continue reading →

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Smokin-delish Vegetarian Chili Beans

Posted on April 20, 2011 by noriko

Don’t you love having cheerfully colorful munchy food as a part of your meal? Just including some light finger-food on your plate can instantly turn a regular meal into a family party. Tonight, I made my family style nachos. Leaving … Continue reading →

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Bulgur Wheat & Orzo Salad with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

Posted on April 18, 2011 by noriko

Easter is approaching along with this kind yet temperamental spring weather. A girl next door knocked on our door late this afternoon. My son had gone fishing with his daddy so I felt sorry for having to tell her that … Continue reading →

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Popcorn Chicken with Gorgonzola Dip

Posted on April 15, 2011 by noriko

Thank goodness it is getting easier each day to wake up in the morning because of the weather. Every morning, out of habit, I still swear to my bed who has just lost its owner that I would come back … Continue reading →

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Creamed Avocado and Lime Chilled Pasta

Posted on April 13, 2011 by noriko

If you are feeling that you are running out of creamy pasta recipes, or simply want to try something new, what about this one which is made of creamed avocado. I like fresh avocado in a big salad or guacamole … Continue reading →

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Japanese Cheese-Melt Open Sandwich

Posted on April 11, 2011 by noriko

My dad worked as a car mechanic for more than 50 years until he retired a few years ago. He had his own shop right next to the house, and I spent a lot of time there as a child. … Continue reading →

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Shrimp, Dill and Capers Flat Cakes

Posted on April 8, 2011 by noriko

The sky is blue and endlessly high, the sun is smiling, the air feels as clear as it can be. In spite of all the blessings of early spring, it must have been one of those days that the cooking … Continue reading →

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Indian Hummus with Mango Chutney on Tortilla Wedges

Posted on April 7, 2011 by noriko

A fun part of making trips to a grocery store where you don’t go regularly is finding unexpected stuff. Hummus is an example, along with some familiar flavor options like garlic, herbs, roasted bell pepper, etc…, finding uniquely flavored ones … Continue reading →

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My Ultimate Biscuit Recipie

Posted on April 5, 2011 by noriko

I’m lucky to have a father-in-law who is a pretty good cook and doesn’t keep his recipes a secret. One of the recipes he’s passed to my husband is biscuits and I have made them tons of times … Continue reading →

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Basil Pesto Meatless Sausage Gravy

Posted on April 5, 2011 by noriko

Among many vegetarian sausage substitutes, the one I prefer even over real meat products is the Meatless Breakfast Links from BOCA. I don’t know what it is exactly but maybe has something to do with the spices they use. Recently, … Continue reading →

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