Tomato-Basil Spaghetti Squash with Parmesan Cheese

For several years we had a garden. What began as one small row grew into eight or so rather large raised beds and thirty plus varieties of heirloom tomatoes My husband wanted okra; I wanted fresh herbs and lettuces. We both wanted something far beyond tasteless...

Marilyn’s Wild Ducks with Blackberry Sauce

The wood ducks have been back for a few weeks now. They take up residence each year during mid to late winter in the small pond behind our house. It always surprises us when they appear – why I don’t know. Maybe we just don’t have enough faith that...

Wild Rice Crab Cakes

“The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” –Jacques Cousteau I’ve always loved the beach – it doesn’t matter what time of the year – I would always rather be on a beach somewhere. I was born and raised in...

Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza

This is another Cooking Light recipe that I have used for several years. I noticed it back up on their web page just recently, so it must still be popular. We really like it; if you are a big meat eater, then…do your own thing! 2 teaspoons olive oil2 cups thinly...

Maple-Glazed Salmon

This is another favorite from Cooking Light. We eat lots of salmon at our house – Copper River salmon when we can get and afford it – otherwise, the best we can get. I suggest trying this as it is for the first effort, then modifying it to suit your...

Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken

I really like a good Greek salad. Unfortunately, they are often filled with lots of fattening ingredients which I do not need. This one is a good basic one to follow and adjust to suit your preferences. It came from the August 2002 issue of Cooking Light.Prep time: 35...