Published on May 24th, 2023
Fun and flavorful twist on classic quesadillas
This is a fun and spicy recipe for quesadillas! Loaded with a trifecta of fresh and roasted chili peppers, diced grilled chicken thighs, grilled onions, Chipotle Ranch dressing, and mixed Mexican cheese, it's a flavorful proposition, for sure. My son Joel came up with ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on May 10th, 2023
Crispy, cheesy potato goodness goes well with morning or evening fare
These potatoes are so easy and so delicious and they're great for breakfast or dinner. I was introduced to them at the Heartstone Inn in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The innkeepers, Cheri and Rick Rojek, put on an amazing breakfast every day and one morning these potatoes ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on April 26th, 2023
Spinach and tomato combine for the perfect side or salmon topper
I've always been a huge fan of creamed spinach - any way shape and form, and this fun and fresh version, made with cherry tomatoes, onions, garlic and grated Pecorino Romano cheese, is a healthier no-cream version. We originally made this recipe with heavy cream, and ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on April 12th, 2023
Cardamom: the secret spice that makes these cookies come alive
I am a huge fan of oatmeal cookies and these are my absolute favorite! They are full of currants, nuts, and yummy spices - cinnamon, allspice, and cardamom - the best spice on the planet. Cardamom is the secret ingredient that makes these cookies come alive. If you're ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on March 29th, 2023
Savory veggie stacks make a colorful splash as a side or main dish
We've enjoyed dining on these roasted veggie stacks that a couple of our friends have served, but finally got around to making our own the other day. It was a fun project and the great thing is that you can use whatever cheese and veggies you like, as long as it can ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on March 15th, 2023
Irish Soda Bread a perfect staple for St. Patrick's Day
It's just so much fun working with fellow Lamorinda Weekly writers who love to cook and discover new recipes as much as I do. Sora O'Doherty is just one of those, and she is always sending me fun recipe ideas for dishes that have caught her attention. This latest ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on March 1st, 2023
These delicious heart healthy crackers pack a protein-rich punch
We were a little late to the seed cracker party, since no one in our family is sensitive to gluten, but I was intrigued by a package of them at a local cheese shop, and decided to give them a try. I love seeds and nuts of all kinds, but had never had a cracker full of ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on February 15th, 2023
Time is the secret ingredient in this French Onion Soup
Last week, when temps dipped across the country, and ice storms persisted, I decided there was no place like home, and no better time for French Onion Soup! There is nothing like a steaming bowl of hot soup to warm a winter's day, and classic French Onion Soup is a ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on February 1st, 2023
Colorful carrot concoction wows with shallots and cranberries
I cannot get over the splendor of all of the colorful carrots available in the markets these days. My very favorites are the maroon carrots with the orange center, which are now available in bunches all by themselves. They tend to be just a tad bit sweeter than regular ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on January 18th, 2023
Enjoy the soothing scent of baked apples in these delicious buttermilk muffins
This is another one of those recipes that a friend gave me years ago, and it has sat in my to-do pile for probably the past 15 years or so. Yikes. Sometimes you just need a bit of motivation to pull out the mimeographed pages and start whipping up recipes. I had ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on January 4th, 2023
This souffle-like loaf is perfect as a side or cut into savory bites
This savory olive dish resembles a loaf of bread, but is really more like a combination of bread and quiche. The consistency is kind of like a fallen souffl‚, but it slices like bread. While it's a little hard to describe, it's super easy to eat (a lot) of the ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on December 21st, 2022
What's better than a Bundt with a perfect toffee crunch?
This dark chocolate Bundt cake is the perfect holiday dessert, complete with brown butter icing and bits of English toffee scattered over the top. Whenever I think of toffee, I think of holiday cookie baking and candy making, and English toffee is one of my favorites. ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on December 7th, 2022
Pass the plate with these fabulously festive holiday crostini
`Tis the season for holiday gatherings and here are a few festive crostini ideas to pass around your crowd! I just love the colors in these little appetizers and the flavors are so good, but each very different. Roasted cherry tomatoes pair beautifully with turkey ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on November 23rd, 2022
Get ready for cookie season with these over-the-top Oreo Krispie Treats
Cookie season is coming and I have to admit, there's almost nothing better than a good old fashioned Rice Krispies Treat! This one, made with brown butter and Oreo cookie crumbs, is the perfect addition to your holiday cookie exchange. Rice Krispie Treats are super ...By Susie Iventosch
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Published on November 9th, 2022
Great taste, less time with this banana bread redux
Do you ever have overripe bananas? It always happens to us, because it seems that whenever I buy bananas, we never eat all of them before they start to get mushy and brown. What do you do with mushy bananas? That's when I freeze them for banana bread, which does get ...By Susie Iventosch
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