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MarilynDean

Pacific NW

about me:

Follow me on Twitter! [http://twitter.com/e_Mom]

Join me in the kitchen at Susannah's Aprons. [Vintage. Bib. Children's. Tie up your style!]

http://susannahsaprons.blogspot.com

favorite foods:

Anything with lime: limeade, key lime pie, and honeydew with fresh-squeezed lime. :~D

Garbanzo Bean & Tomato Greek Salad

Garbanzo Bean & Tomato Greek Salad

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I found this recipe online and added basil and black beans for more flavor and texture. The photo shows mozarella cheese as a substitute for the Greek feta. Serve with pita bread or a crusty loaf. Image: Grandgrrl (Flickr)

Crockpot Meatball Chili

Crockpot Meatball Chili

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My husband really loves to bite into chewy food, including oatmeal raisin cookies and thick slabs of ham. A few years ago, I wanted to improve my chili recipe to give it more "biteable" substance. So I tried substituting meat balls for crumbly ground beef. Bingo! He loved it. For week night dinners, I’m a huge fan of “quick & easy.” After discovering frozen beef meatballs at our local Costco, I’ve never gone back to making my own. I bought frozen turkey meatballs this week and found the chili was just as good. The best part of this recipe is that only takes about 15 minutes of prep time.

Classic Snickerdoodles

Classic Snickerdoodles

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Kids "heart" Snickerdoodles! Reminiscent of cinnamon toast, a dusting of red cinnamon and sweet gritty sugar grace the crackly surface of these great big chewy cookies. Baked to perfection, they should be crisp at the edges and soft in the middle. Any staunch chocolate chip cookie lover will to pause to reconsider their pick given a choice between the two. If you grew up on these cookies you’re nodding in agreement. I didn’t taste my first snickerdoodle until I was well past my youth. Where I come from (Canada) the cookie of choice was always shortbread cut-outs. Snickerdoodles are a favorite among American kids, and every child should have some fun baking these in the kitchen with Mom before starting grade school. This recipe is via Smitten Kitchens, adapted from Martha Stewart. Photo: Rosie Tulips (Flickr)

Black Bean Quesadillas

Black Bean Quesadillas

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I found this recipe online. You can buy black beans and mash them yourself, as the original recipe suggested. Or, simply buy premashed beans. Substitute refried pinto beans if your kids are picky. Quesadillas are budget-friendly and easy to make ahead for snacks. Simply reheat them in microwave. I garnish this dish with avacado because it's edible and delicious. Parsley looks pretty, but I can never use up a whole bunch. It sits for days in the refrigerator and until it's finally tossed. Not a good use of my pennies! Slice up a fresh melon for dessert. Mexican food is always a winner with my husband... it's the melted cheese!

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    10/08/09

    MarilynDean wrote:

    Thanks Theresa111. We're out of town this weekend, unfortunately.

    10/08/09

    Theresa111 wrote:

    I saw your blog tonight. Really cute. Julia Child Appreciation Day this Saturday. Make one of her recipes, photograph it and share in community discussions.

    10/01/09

    MarilynDean wrote:

    Let me know how the quesadillas turned out Daniel.

    10/01/09

    Daniel wrote:

    I'm going to try and make some of your quesadillas tomorrow. I'll be sure to post pictures!

    10/01/09

    Daniel wrote:

    I'm more of a pepperoni, extra cheese kind of person.

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