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An Indirect Route

Flavors of growing up. Family favorites, cookbook finds, and some new creations – recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert!

New Orleans’ Style White Beans

100 Things to Make for DinnerAudrey TrieschmanMarch 31, 20140

Very easy with a pressure cooker, but works fine on the stove top, too. For pressure cooker: 10 minutes prep; 50 minutes cooking time. On the stove: 10 minutes prep; 2 1/2 hours cooking time. Note: Allow for overnight soaking of beans.

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100 Things to Make for DinnerAudrey TrieschmanMarch 20, 20140

Chicken and Asparagus with Pasta

Quick and easy using fresh ingredients. Start-to-finish time: Just about 30 minutes
An Indirect RouteAudrey TrieschmanMarch 20, 20140

Easy Vinaigrette

Almost as easy as buying a jar of pre-made salad dressing from the store. In fact, take an empty jar of…
An Indirect RouteAudrey TrieschmanMarch 9, 20140

Red Velvet Cupcakes

There are many recipes out there that claim to be from New York’s Magnolia Bakery. We’ve tried quite a few, and…
An Indirect RouteAudrey TrieschmanMarch 9, 20140

Creamy Vanilla Frosting

Apparently this recipe comes from Magnolia Bakery. Kids swear it tastes like the real thing. Use with Magnolia Bakery Red Velvet…
An Indirect RouteAudrey TrieschmanMarch 9, 20140

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

A simple side dish in which the sprouts are slow-roasted in a very hot oven until browned. Prep: 10 min; Cook:…
An Indirect RouteAudrey TrieschmanMarch 1, 20140

Best-Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

A great find from King Arthur Flour. Note that the original recipe calls for 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup shortening.
An Indirect RouteAudrey TrieschmanFebruary 20, 20140

Roasted Grape Tomatoes

A colorful side dish that’s easy to put together. Prep: 5 minutes; Cook: 20-40 minutes
100 Things to Make for DinnerAudrey TrieschmanFebruary 13, 20140

Chicken Roulade

Chicken breasts pounded very thin, rolled around a filling. There are quite a few versions of this, but this one came…
100 Things to Make for DinnerAudrey TrieschmanFebruary 11, 20140

Poached Salmon with Kale and Tomatoes

Easy way to prepare salmon. Prep time: 10 Minutes; Start-to-Finish time: 20 minutes

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