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These are some of our family favorites over the years and we think your family might enjoy them as well. Some recipes are from mom and grandma and others inspired by chefs both local and international. Enjoy!

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On Favorite Burgers and Fry Sauce

Dare I wax eloquent on the journey of a man on his grill?? Shall I share my evolutionary theory on a man's quest to cook a little more than he...Read More
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Chicken Tetrazini

I have made this dish too many times I figure it is OK to call it my own. This is the go to dish when we need to feed a...Read More
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Davenport Hotel Coffee Cake

Word through the family is that my great grandparents, Lee Chandler and Anne Bridget Kelly met at the Davenport in Spokane while both employees of the famed hotel. Lee was...Read More
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Corned Beef and Cabbage – A Brief History and How To

St. Patrick's day in America is special. It's is the only day where everyone claims the same heritage, unequivocally consumes more alcohol than even New Year's, and people are willing...Read More
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The Food Your Mom SHOULD Have Made You!

Now I want all of you to know that I love(d) my mother dearly. There are certain images and memories we all think of and associate with our mothers. Maybe...Read More
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Everyday “Mustardy” Vinaigrette

Everyone needs a salad dressing that they can make in a pinch and will satisfy many tastes, kids included. How about a mustardy vinaigrette that you can make in an...Read More
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Insalate Napoli – Inspired by Tutta Bella

I was dusting off the internet and found this one tucked into a draft folder that I guess I never got around to finishing. We LOVE THIS SALAD. Take...Read More
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Erryday Caesar Dressing

There just isn't a lot to say about this one. We love Caesar Salad at our home. Simple, salty, tangy, citrusy, eggy, cheesy, peppery, etc. The kids would eat it...Read More
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Lemon Sour Cherry Coffee Cake

I must write. I am somewhere between feeling buzzed, happy, fulfilled, and pissed. Bloody Mary and homemade sausage breakfast sandwich for breakfast and nursing a Moscow Mule as I prepare...Read More
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Roasted (whole) Cauliflower

Not gonna lie, never really been a huge fan of cauliflower. My mom made us eat it as kids, usually as part of a "medley" with carrots and other veg....Read More
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Cast Iron Skillet Dinner – Chicken, Sausage, and Veg

When you are feeding a crew that ranges from 2-12 depending on a typical weeknight, the idea of a one pot dinner (or skillet, or crock, or dutch oven) has...Read More
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Linguine Carbonara – Updated

I originally posted this back in 2012 but thought I would re-post since it is still so delicious. Plus, this time I used my home-cured pancetta and ditched the sausage...Read More