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Three Bean Salad

This three bean salad recipe is a family favorite.  We often make it for barbecues, as an easy summer side dish, or any time of year to have as an easy-to-pack vegetable and protein lunch component.  It’s quick and easy … Continue reading

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Vegetable Cheddar Chowder

My grandmother gave me this recipe, which she found in a packet of soup and stew recipes assembled by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.  It was a very simple recipe to prepare, and one that I plan to make … Continue reading

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Braised Red Cabbage

Inspired by the braised red cabbage I enjoyed at Loon Mountain’s Oktoberfest over Columbus Day Weekend, I decided to make a batch of this sweet and savory comfort food at home.  Last Fall I made a batch of braised red … Continue reading

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Broccoli Mac & Cheese

This isn’t super creative, and doesn’t make for pretty pictures, but it is a very quick and easy way to use up cheese and have an easy dinner and easy lunch leftovers.  Basically make mac and cheese as you normally … Continue reading

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Homemade Seafood Chowder

This year when we went to the Common Ground Fair we did not find the Orr’s Island Chowder stand.  This is not to say that the stand wasn’t there, but anyone who has ever been to the Common Ground Fair … Continue reading

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Eggplant Nuggets

These crispy eggplant nuggets are very easy to make.  Just slice a small eggplant in 1/2 inch thick slices, dip slices in scrambled egg, then in panko bread crumbs (I used Italian seasoned panko crumbs).  Bake at 400 about 20 … Continue reading

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Sriracha Smoked Chicken

I’m always looking for ways to use ingredients in my refrigerator and cupboards to make grilling marinades.  This time around, I started with Sriracha and sort of threw this marinade together with a few other basic ingredients.  We grilled the … Continue reading

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Tomato Casserole

I started baby-sitting at the age of twelve or thirteen when one of my neighbors asked if I would like to watch her children for a couple of hours one day.  It was at my neighbor’s house that I was … Continue reading

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Zucchini Casserole

This casserole is a quick and easy way to make use of a large zucchini.  Simply dice the zucchini and one medium onion and place in a large bowl.  Stir in one can of cream of mushroom soup, then alternate … Continue reading

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Girl Scout Cookie Ice Cream

I’m calling this “Girl Scout Cookie Ice Cream” though this time around I made it with Keebler’s Coconut Dreams cookies.  I’m not sure whether to be happy that I can buy these cookies at the grocery store, or grumpy about … Continue reading

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