Category Archives: Main Dishes

Super Bowl of Chili

The big weekend is upon us when the Patriots and the Giants face off once again.  OK, that’s about all I know about the Super Bowl this year.  And, this is the first Super Bowl in a LONG time that … Continue reading

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Winter Vegetable & Bean Soup

When it rains and rains in Portland it’s dreary and it sure does the body and soul good to sit down to a warm homemade soup for dinner.  The soup I am sharing was loosely adapted from Alton Brown’s Garden … Continue reading

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Seafood Chowder

Winter is the time to get out those warm and cozy soup recipes and revisit them.  I was feeling like this on Sunday.   If I haven’t gotten to cook a good meal for a few days Sunday is the … Continue reading

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Curried Coconut Chicken

I must have a taste for curried chicken lately as today I decided I must use the coconut milk in my cupboard and of course coconut milk is a natural curry partner. I found this recipe on allrecipes.com submitted by Roma.   … Continue reading

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Honey Curry Chicken

Yesterday was the time for some good pre-winter cooking.  The leaves are all falling, although there a few left on the trees, to remember our beautiful October by.  It is cold in Portland by Portland standards.  Maybe it’s not as … Continue reading

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Salmon Patties with Cheddar and Guacamole

Salmon patties have become a comfort food in our home.  They’re a go to meal when I have 2 cans of good Alaskan sockeye salmon to spare and some nicely ripened avocados and a lime and not much time to … Continue reading

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