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by Kelly J. Larson Last month one of my daughter’s best friends mentioned her mom had an emergency appendectomy, so we took dinner over when she got home from the hospital. Her daughter told me she doesn’t eat meat and likes anything with a lot of vegetables. I concocted this veggie and lentil soup and […]

by Kelly J. Larson Salted Toffee Pecan Bars are my new favorite treat — I’ve made them three times this week. I’ve baked these bad boys with and without pecans and once using peanut butter chips instead of toffee bits. Every variation was scrumptious! They’re gooey and buttery, just so yummy. The toffee bits are […]

From Pampered Chef’s More Stoneware Sensations Cookbook, I’ve been making this fall family favorite for years. My daughter, Lindsey, made a batch recently at her home in Colorado and it made my day. Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy snack. Eight cups of popcorn is equivalent to one bag of cooked microwave popcorn. […]

by Kelly J. Larson My mom used to make goulash for dinner years ago. She never kept any of her recipes or taught me how to cook, but she probably knew the Internet would be invented in the future and I would have access to practically any recipe. Here’s my American-style goulash that I’ve created […]

by Kelly J. Larson Pasta with pesto has always been on my short list of what to order at Italian restaurants. I first created this pecan and pine nut pesto around St. Patrick’s Day and was totally was crazy about it and still am. The signature basil leaves with fresh garlic, Parmesan cheese and two […]

by Kelly J. Larson These sliders are legendary at parties. I’ve made a similar version with a sweetened butter drizzle, but these are more savory and the sweet Hawaiian rolls do rest of the magic. I made a batch today and refrigerated the rest for our family’s in and out schedule for this Labor Day […]

by Kelly J. Larson Quiche Lorraine Minis — I cannot make these classic breakfast tarts without the B-52’s catchy song playing over and over in my head. Quiche. Quiche La Poodle. Quiche Lorr-ai-aine. The savory classic combination of bacon, egg, cheese and cream fill a half dozen cute little quiche tart shells and make (almost) […]

by Kelly J. Larson Dedicated to my Mandarin speaking family members, each who would shout “Jiao!” to this three-ingredient salad (spring lettuce mix, green onions and Cuties citrus oranges), here’s a sweet, crunchy crowd pleaser that is made up of three parts. Cuties Citrus Salad 11 ounces spring mix salad greens 1 bunch of green […]

by Kelly J. Larson This colorful Green Peas and Bacon Salad, hearty and satisfying — with bacon, eggs and cheese, pairs nicely with almost anything, plus can be made a day or two in advance. Green Peas and Bacon Salad 6 slices bacon (reserve 1 tablespoon bacon grease for dressing) 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon […]

by Kelly J. Larson I’m an American girl who’s in love with a Dutch cookie. Gevulde Koeken are my favorite sweet memories from my time living in The Netherlands from 1984 to 1985. These plump, almond paste filled Dutch cookies are known for their shiny, golden, round shapes, topped with usually one to three almonds, […]