Author Archives: Allison Woods

Chicken Gyro

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Allison Woods

I’ve been known to use cooked leftover chicken for this recipe. Simply shred or chop the chicken and then steep in the marinade cooked rather than raw as called for in the recipe. 4 servings Meat 1# boneless skinless chicken … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti w/Pine Nuts

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Allison Woods

I eat this way more than I care to admit. 1# spaghetti 1/2 c pine nuts 6-8 oz. softened butter 1/2 c  grated Parmesean or similar Salt and pepper as needed Toast pine nuts. Cook spaghetti. Toss drained noodles with … Continue reading →

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Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Pears and Sausages

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Allison Woods

This is a delicious simple meal. I used to make this one a lot, maybe it’s time for it to come back. It was in the Seattle Times in the mid 1990s. By Cece Sullivan 4 servings Mashed potatoes: 3 … Continue reading →

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Pork Chops and Spaghetti

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Allison Woods

Classic 70s food. Mom used to make this in an electric frying pan…I mean who has one of those things anymore? The original had the vegetables pretty lightly cooked, but I caramelize the crap out of everything but the tomatoes. … Continue reading →

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Those Damn* Pecan Ball Cookies

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Allison Woods

More from the family recipe box. For those not in the know, Nana is my mother’s mom, Alice Jean. AJ/Nana DID participate in the Domestic Arts, but at least in MY lifetime, it always seemed to be somewhat…how can I … Continue reading →

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Beef Bourginonne

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Allison Woods

This is another one from the family treasury. I do not know if there is anything correct about this in a culinary sense, but it’s a classic, and it’s yummy. 3T olive oil 3# beef seasoned flour bouquet garni 18 … Continue reading →

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Poached Smoked Black Cod with Fruit Salsa

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Allison Woods

This one is from the wayback machine. I don’t even know if you can get smoked cod any more. 350F serves 2 1# smoked black cod 2 roma tomatoes, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 1 red pepper, diced 1/4 c … Continue reading →

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Grilled Copper River Salmon w/Hazelnut Butter

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Allison Woods

I don’t like doing much to salmon, but the unctuousness of the hazelnuts is soooo heavenly with the salmon. Feel free to use any salmon you want. this much serves 4 2 oz. hazelnuts, toasted 1/2 c butter, softened chopped … Continue reading →

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Chilled Poached Salmon with Red Pepper Puree

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Allison Woods

A good use of leftover salmon, like there is such a thing. Sometimes I do this if there’s some that’s been in the freezer for a time.   Pour 1qt fish broth or stock, or half white wine and half … Continue reading →

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Rum Balls

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Allison Woods

Another top-secret recipe from the family arsenal. Good thing no one really reads this blog or everything would be ruined that is good about the world. Anyway, if you are one of my four readers, enjoy these. 1 small box … Continue reading →

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