Author Archives: debspots

Potato Chip Salmon

Posted on March 28, 2015 by debspots

The name of this recipe is extremely clever because it has two meanings. The first is obvious; the topping is made with potato chips. The second is obvious, too, since I am clearly less clever than I like to believe. … Continue reading →

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Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Posted on March 26, 2015 by debspots

It still doesn’t really feel like spring here in the woods, but the light has changed and I feel some hope; finally, there is a sense of forward momentum here in the construction site from hell. The last couple of … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Soy Honey Pulled Chicken

Posted on March 21, 2015 by debspots

Do you have a slow cooker? I never have, until now. You see, I have these rules…and one that I take very seriously involves kitchen unitaskers. If you think about it, the best kitchen tools are those that do lots … Continue reading →

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Arugula Salad

Posted on March 19, 2015 by debspots

There is so much happening here in our woods, I don’t know what to tell you first! The biggest news is that the kitchen construction is really beginning to move forward. We’ve been so occupied with structural problems, it’s taken … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower Hash Browns

Posted on March 12, 2015 by debspots

We eat low carb-ish in the winter…did I tell you this already? And we still have an empty space where the kitchen used to be. Did you notice I didn’t say “where the new kitchen will be?” That’s because we … Continue reading →

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Black Sesame Loaded Oatmeal Cookies

Posted on March 8, 2015 by debspots

Are you a baker, or a cook? I have been both for very close to 50 years, and the distinction has always made sense to me. People always say you either prefer cooking or baking. And, until very recently, I … Continue reading →

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Best. Stuffed Mushrooms. Ever.

Posted on March 5, 2015 by debspots

Why are foods with stuffing so incredibly appealing? In every cuisine in the world, there are dishes involving something stuffed into something else. Pierogi’s, bao, tortellini, empanadas, stuffed eggplant, peppers, cabbage. Need I continue? And then, of course, there is … Continue reading →

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Umami Bomb Asparagus

Posted on February 27, 2015 by debspots

If you ask me which one of my children is my favorite, I will not answer you. I love each of them so much, so completely and pervasively, the question is not even relevant. Ask me my favorite color and … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Apple Crumble

Posted on February 24, 2015 by debspots

Warning: This post contains complaining. It also contains a very nice recipe. Feel free to go directly to the recipe. The kitchen renovation has been rough. This is not the first time we’ve had construction done on our house, so … Continue reading →

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Thai Coconut Chicken “Noodle” Soup

Posted on February 20, 2015 by debspots

Do you like to eat alone? I haven’t done a formal study, but I will tell you something interesting that I’ve observed in my years as a psychologist in the dr deb office. People who are well adjusted and happy … Continue reading →

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