A Quiet Simple Life
Sallie Schaaf Borrink
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I serve creamed peas with Salmon Patties with Green Onion and Red Peppers. (The story behind the combination is on the other post.) Caroline loves them which is saying something since she currently doesn’t like any vegetable except cucumbers! I make the creamed peas before I make the salmon patties. To keep them warm, I …
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I found this recipe for corn and black bean salad on one of those clear produce bags at the store. I strongly dislike cilantro, but we like everything else so I decided to give it a try (minus the cilantro). It was very good. It wasn’t what I expected, but David and both liked it …
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My mom gave me a subscription to Taste of Home’s Cooking for 2 magazine. I’ve received three issues and they really do have a lot of great recipes. I tried this recipe for Mandarin Chicken Coleslaw a couple of weeks ago because it sounded like something David would especially like. And he did. I added …
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I found this recipe for 5-minute southwest layered salad in the Spring 2006 Food & Family magazine that Kraft sends me. I don’t usually find recipes in their publication because they require too many prepackaged, processed foods. However, this one sounded good and it is! It is also very quick to put together. We’ve had …
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These maple-glazed carrots with pecan is such a simple recipe, but so tasty! It can be served with many different types of comfort food meals such as roast beef. This is a great compliment to the wonderful Sweet Basil Rub Roasted Chicken. Maple-Glazed Carrots with Pecans Ingredients 1 & 1/2 cups cooked baby carrots or …
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My mom has made Sarah’s Salad for many years and it is always so good! She made it for us last weekend when we visited. I finally asked for the recipe so I could make it at home, too. Sarah’s Salad with Swiss Cheese, Peas and Bacon Ingredients 2 cups each of lettuce, romaine, and …
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I have always liked potato salad in a variety of forms. This might have been the first time I’ve had one that is a combination of red potatoes and cider vinegar. My mom made this red bliss potato salad for us on a recent visit. It is tangy and delicious! We’ve made it many times …
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Green olives are one of my favorite foods. My mom made these Marinated Green Olives and I had to have the recipe. If you like green olives, you need to try making these. They are so good! Marinated Green Olives Ingredients 7 or 8 ounces of stuffed green olives 1/4 cup olive oil 1 Tbsp …
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David really likes green beans so I try to make them in various forms – steamed, in recipes, etc. This chilled French style green bean salad is a great cool side item for the hot summer months. The combination of ingredients sounds a bit weird, but trust me. It’s really good. Enjoy! French Style Green …
