Recipes Archive

  •   Some would describe risotto as difficult, complicated, time-consuming. I would add, “and so worth it.” Risotto done right makes me close my eyes and softly sigh. It is rich, […]

    Tuscan Cacciatore Risotto

      Some would describe risotto as difficult, complicated, time-consuming. I would add, “and so worth it.” Risotto done right makes me close my eyes and softly sigh. It is rich, […]

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  • Buffalo wings are a family obsession for the Windheims. Many years ago, Brian and I fell in love with those fiery little morsels on our first visit to the Deschutes […]

    Angie’s Grilled Chicken Wings

    Buffalo wings are a family obsession for the Windheims. Many years ago, Brian and I fell in love with those fiery little morsels on our first visit to the Deschutes […]

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  • One of my son Ben’s New Year’s resolutions required him to make a “really good” turkey sandwich to pack for himself at school. Ben researched recipes on his Apple iPod […]

    Chipotle Mayo Completes one New Year’s Resolution

    One of my son Ben’s New Year’s resolutions required him to make a “really good” turkey sandwich to pack for himself at school. Ben researched recipes on his Apple iPod […]

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  • How much should I put in the bowl? Will there be enough for seconds and leftovers tomorrow? I always have a sense of panic when I make a batch of […]

    Spicy Tomato and Peanut Soup

    How much should I put in the bowl? Will there be enough for seconds and leftovers tomorrow? I always have a sense of panic when I make a batch of […]

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  • Most of us realize that too much salt/sodium in our diets is bad. And some of us even know that it is not just the salt we sprinkle on our […]

    Homemade Turkey Taco Seasoning

    Most of us realize that too much salt/sodium in our diets is bad. And some of us even know that it is not just the salt we sprinkle on our […]

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  • Nothing makes me a hero in my home more than baking a couple loaves of Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread. I found the recipe years ago in Cooking Light Magazine and […]

    Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

    Nothing makes me a hero in my home more than baking a couple loaves of Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread. I found the recipe years ago in Cooking Light Magazine and […]

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  • Such a BIG GAME today. My whole family is just giddy about the Ducks playing in the National Championship Game tonight. We’ll be watching at a friends house so I’m […]

    Caramelized Onion Spread for my Ducks

    Such a BIG GAME today. My whole family is just giddy about the Ducks playing in the National Championship Game tonight. We’ll be watching at a friends house so I’m […]

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  • I buy rotisserie chickens from Safeway and Costco frequently. Such an easy meal and pretty tasty, so why roast your own? Right? Well, I found out last night. I bought […]

    My First Time Roasting a Chicken

    I buy rotisserie chickens from Safeway and Costco frequently. Such an easy meal and pretty tasty, so why roast your own? Right? Well, I found out last night. I bought […]

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  • These Thai Turkey Wraps are a weekly staple in my kitchen. Packing a lot of flavor with basic ingredients and easy assembly, they make a great meal for families in […]

    Angie’s Thai Turkey Wraps

    These Thai Turkey Wraps are a weekly staple in my kitchen. Packing a lot of flavor with basic ingredients and easy assembly, they make a great meal for families in […]

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  • All trips to the Oregon coast include a stop for clam chowder. I’m a little obsessed and sadly, often disappointed. Well, I now have a make-at-home clam chowder that satisfies […]

    Angie’s Clam Chowder

    All trips to the Oregon coast include a stop for clam chowder. I’m a little obsessed and sadly, often disappointed. Well, I now have a make-at-home clam chowder that satisfies […]

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