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Continue reading →: Authentic French BaguettesIt’s ironic that this incredibly long recipe, once mastered, is quite the opposite of time-consuming! Doing a few steps here and there over a two-day period, et voila! You have extraordinary bread and oooh, the aroma as they bake! This is also a lovely recipe for providing the bread for…
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Continue reading →: Italian MuffeletaSicilians have been making various versions of this sandwich for centuries, commonly enjoyed for celebration days. It came into popularity in the U.S. in New Orleans over a hundred years ago. It’s a delicious concept: a fresh crusty bread is hollowed out and lined with a variety of meats, cheeses…
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Continue reading →: Sausage and Sweet Potato SoupI was treated to this for the first time when I visited my brother and his wife in Vermont years ago. It tastes delicious year round, but is especially satisfying on a cold and blustery winter day.
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Continue reading →: Winter Greens with Apples, Spicy Walnuts and Cranberry VinaigretteThis is a salad I insisted on getting the recipe for at a potluck 30 years ago and it remains, to this day, my go-to salad for festive holidays. The tang of the cranberry dressing, the sweet tartness of the Honey Crisp apples, the crunch of caramelized nuts (both walnuts…
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Continue reading →: Homemade Granola FavoritesCan’t believe it took me this long to realize how easy it is to make homemade granola!
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Continue reading →: Rosemary Cranberry CrispsOne of Crackerdom’s worst kept secrets: the gourmet fruit and nut cracker
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Continue reading →: Garlic NaanThis soft, leavened flatbread pairs beautifully with saucy main dishes, hummus, curries and dips.
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Continue reading →: Peach PieCome August in the Northwest, peaches are everywhere and it’s hard to beat this recipe for pure flavor and flakiness!
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Continue reading →: Autumn Harvest CakeSumayah Kazi’s gorgeous beet, ginger and walnut cake (photo here) was featured as a showstopper on the Great British Bake Off last year to a Star Baker accolade and a Paul Hollywood handshake (rare!) My version wasn’t as fancy, but the taste was out of this world!
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Continue reading →: Oatmeal Raisin Sandwich CookiesOatmeal-raisin cookies sandwiched with a light mascarpone/cream cheese filling. YUM!
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Continue reading →: Ribollita (Authentic Tuscan Bean Soup)It is difficult to imagine more humble origins than a dish assembled with simple vegetables and leftover crusty bread, but the simple process of time lets its flavors sing.
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Continue reading →: Award-Winning Chili for a CrowdA slow-cooked smoked brisket, caramelized onions, fire-roasted tomatoes, Hatch chili powder, a colorful pepper medley and a little dark chocolate: all a recipe for the best chili ever!
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Continue reading →: Pear Cardamom ButterThis delicious pear butter is dynamite on toast or English muffins instead of jam! It’s also lovely on crepes, added to oatmeal, or paired with roast poultry.
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Continue reading →: Me Oh My Cherry PieA touch of orange liqueur helps the cherries shine as they bubble in a rich, flaky crust.
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Continue reading →: The Magic of Leaf LardFor the flakiest pie crusts on earth, leaf lard can’t be beat.
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Continue reading →: Roast Ham with Maple Balsamic GlazeFresh uncured, unsmoked, straight from the butcher ham, roasted slowly and glazed with pure maple syrup and balsamic vinegar. YUM on so many levels!
Hi, I’m Isabel!
Welcome to Beloved Recipe Box!
When a carefully made feast is prepared, we tend to linger. And these days, sitting down together allows us to dig deeper into how we can be more fully present for the planet and each other in these crazy times.
This group of recipes are tried and true. As recipe requests have increased over the years (and my original recipe cards became dog-eared and food stained), it was clear it was time to create a larger recipe box for them here.
You won’t find any ads on these recipe cards. Just bring a smile, feel welcome and enjoy!!
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