Author Archives: Rachel

Chowder

While winter kinda hangs on, I feel like I’ve gotta eat as much soup as I can, before it gets too warm. I love Minestrone, Chili, Chicken Noodle, Borscht, Taco Soup, Vegetable, Spicy Black Bean, Thanksgiving Soup, Mashed Potato Soup, … Continue reading

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Food Safety

I’d like to introduce you to my brother. One of my two brothers, to be exact. He is the littlest of the three of us. He’s not really little anymore, although I still have photos of him with his white … Continue reading

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Lemon Glazed Chicken

Lemon Glazed Chicken Print Recipe type: Main, Chicken Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine It’s like take out that you can make yourself! Ingredients Chicken: 1 whole chicken, giblets removed (you can use them to make stock) 2 T … Continue reading

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Sharing the Blog Love

My lovely friend Alexandra Joy, of Pink & Honey, nominated me for this award. What a wonderful surprise! Thanks, AJ! In German, “liebster” is translated as “beloved, dearest, favorite.” This award is passed between bloggers and is designed for blogs … Continue reading

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Chicken Pot Pie – This Week’s Feast

Today I celebrate 10 episodes of A Cooking Show with Rachel O – This Week’s Feast! For this episode I made Chicken Pot Pie (complete with Homemade Pie Crust)!! It was delicious. And, it’s pretty easy, even the crust. Really! It … Continue reading

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Roast Beef in the Crock Pot!

It’s chilly and rainy this morning. Not a complaint, but a contented observation. Perfect for sleeping in after staying up too late watching Downton Abby. Today’s recipe is on this week’s menu for Tuesday (the menu will be live later today). … Continue reading

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This Week’s Recap

Happy the weekend! I hope your week has been marvelous. In case you missed any of it, here’s what’s been going on this week: A Legacy Talking about the importance of family. Sharing one of my family’s recipes: Oma’s Lemon Buns. … Continue reading

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Alexandra Joy’s Red Velvet Brownies

I’ve known my dear friend AJ for almost 9 years. We met in Texas, and have stayed friends over the many miles, as she’s now in Calgary, AB, and I’m in California. She is a talented, creative, beautiful, wonderful gal. … Continue reading

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Substitution = Delicious!

Ever have a recipe that you’re so excited to make, only to discover that you’re missing some of the ingredients? What do you do? Run to the store? make something else altogether? How about substituting for something else that you … Continue reading

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Caramelized Leeks and Brussels Sprouts – This Week’s Feast

Hellooooo! I’m back and have another episode of This Week’s Feast for you! Hooray!! This meal features brussels sprouts (please don’t run away… try them… they’re really good!), leeks, bacon, chicken, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and honey. Most of these ingredients can … Continue reading

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A Legacy

Family is so important. Something I’m realizing more as I get older. I have wonderful friends, many of whom are like family (especially since we live so far away from any relative), but they could never replace our parents, siblings, … Continue reading

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Jo’s Tomato and Mozzarella Pizza

I’ve known Joanna for just a few months. But, in that short time, she’s become a really dear friend. We have lots of things in common, one of them being food. We both love to eat, and enjoy cooking. Joanna … Continue reading

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Magic Soup

Husband and I were sick. I think food poisoning was the culprit, but who really knows. Whatever the reason, on Tuesday, we started slowly introducing food back into Monday’s diet of tea and water. I’d woken up starving, which I … Continue reading

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Still Here!

Hi friends! Just a quick note to let you know that I’m still around. We had a really nice time with my family celebrating my Oma’s life. It was terribly sad, but still good. I’m laying low this week, because … Continue reading

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Bean and Green Soup – Episode 8

It’s chilly here. It isn’t always in the winter, so I’ll take what I can get! It feels like a soup day. And, since I’ve gotten to try some of the add-ons from Abundant Harvest Organics recently, I thought it … Continue reading

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My Oma

I may not post a recipe today. I hope you don’t mind. My heart is elsewhere right now. Making Zwieback with Oma, Jill and Abby. My Oma was an amazing woman. I don’t have a single bad memory of her. … Continue reading

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It’s So Granola

Happy Monday to you! Hope you’ve had a great weekend! I know it’s still continuing for some who have today off. For those who don’t, I’m sorry to rub it in… It’s not intentional. Since I work for myself, I … Continue reading

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Inspired by Leeks

Do you like leeks? I love them! I use them like I would an onion. I use them instead of onions, when I have leeks and when I don’t have onions, like right now. Or I use them if I just feel like … Continue reading

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Stuffed French Toast – This Week’s Feast

When planning this week’s menu, I was thinking about the wonderful pears that are in season right now, that we’ve been getting in our Abundant Harvest Organics boxes. We’ve had a lot. They’re great raw, as a snack, or alongside … Continue reading

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Resolution Idea

It seems like the main resolution I hear people talk about year after year is to be healthier. Am I right? Is that yours? Whether that’s eating better, exercising, eating more or less of something, doing more or less of … Continue reading

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Butternut Squash Pasta Carbonara – This Week’s Feast

I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. I sure did. I had some much needed time off, and now I’m ready to cook and plan and eat!! Not that we didn’t eat a lot over the holidays. We love … Continue reading

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With Family – Cooking with Josh

My brother was visiting from Ontario, Canada last week. We had so much fun together. We showed him the sights, relaxed, watched movies, and cooked together. We made a delicious dinner the other night. He really wanted to take part in … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Husband

Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. But in our house, it is also Husband’s birthday! I learned when we first met that combining Christmas and birthday gifts was strictly forbidden. And not to even think about wrapping his birthday gift in Christmas … Continue reading

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Healthy Mac and Cheese

Mac and Cheese is a favorite of mine. Not from a box, but homemade, with veggies (especially roasted broccoli), grated cheese and even sometimes puréed beans… I love it! It’s quick and easy and even, dare I say healthy. I’m … Continue reading

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Aunt Sue’s Chocolate Fudge Sauce

My Aunt Sue makes the best chocolate fudge sauce! It’s soooo good. We had some for the first time when we visited a couple of months ago. I had to have the recipe. And, now I’ll share it with you. … Continue reading

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Mashed Potato Soup – This Week’s Feast

On this episode* of A Cooking Show with Rachel O – This Week’s Feast I’m cooking “Mashed Potato Soup”.  I made this soup for the first time 3 years ago when my friend Clara was born. I brought some soup over to her … Continue reading

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Travis’ Sourdough Bread

My brother-in-law, Travis, is a great baker (in addition to being a talented musician!). He makes awesome sourdough bread. Over Thanksgiving, I asked him to teach me, and together we made a starter (which we named, “Olga’s Starter”) and of … Continue reading

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Fancy Pizza – This Week’s Feast

A Cooking Show with Rachel O – This Week’s Feast is ready for your viewing pleasure! I’ve made up a “Fancy Pizza” using some of the contents of this week’s box. It features Roasted Butternut Squash, Bacon, Onion, Parmesan Cheese, and My Pizza Crust. … Continue reading

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Inspired by Butternut Squash

If you’re like me, you may be wondering what on earth to do with all this amazing Butternut Squash that has been in the past two weeks Abundant Harvest Organics boxes. They’ve been enormous! I’m having fun figuring out the … Continue reading

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Rachel’s Pizza Crust

I hope you had a wonderful weekend! We had a fairly quiet one, filled with a few fun things. We got our Christmas tree (from Oliver Holt & Sons & Daughters a local family business, located at 4201 Magnolia in Toluca … Continue reading

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Crêpes, by Katy – Guest Post!

My friend Katy loves to cook. She is twelve, and is already a master at Crêpes and Omeletes (among other dishes). I asked her to share her recipe for Crêpes with us. I hope you enjoy it! Hello, my name is … Continue reading

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Wilted Spinach and Radicchio Salad – This Week’s Feast

It’s time for another episode of A Cooking Show With Rachel O – This Week’s Feast! This week I’m making a Wilted Spinach and Radicchio Salad with some of the contents of my Abundant Harvest Organics box. Don’t worry, this isn’t a summertime … Continue reading

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Spicy Turkey Chili

Did you have a good Thanksgiving? Are you getting ready for Christmas? Is it cold and snowy where you live, or cool and sunny? Have you been eating lots of soups and stews and chilis and warm comfort foods? We … Continue reading

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Christmas Memories

It doesn’t feel like Christmas is less than a month away. It’s starting to feel more like it now that Thanksgiving dinner has been eaten, and we’ve almost finished decorating for Christmas. But tomorrow it’s supposed to be 80 degrees … Continue reading

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All That Turkey

Thanksgiving 2007 (I made my first turkey, along with rolls and stuffing.) Did you eat a lot yesterday? I sure did. It’s one of the best meals, in my opinion, and it only happens once a year!! But it’s the day … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Pasta

Do you want to do something with the extra pumpkin filling you didn’t use in your Pumpkin Pie? One option is to make another pie. Or, you could make some pumpkin pasta for dinner on Friday night. If you didn’t … Continue reading

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Menu Giveaway

And the winner is… Cathy Oberg!!! (Winner was drawn by the official winner-chooser, Husband, in random drawing of scrunched up paper from bowl.) Cathy, please contact me and let me know if you have any restrictions or preferences for your … Continue reading

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Sheila’s Biscotti

Sheila and I were roommates for 4 years when I lived in Texas. She is a dear friend of mine, and a wonderful cook. I have so many fond memories with her, many involving silliness and laughter. She was one … Continue reading

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Roasted Chicken and Veggies – This Week’s Feast, Episode 2

This week on A Cooking Show with Rachel O – This Week’s Feast, we’re having Roasted Chicken and Veggies. We’re roasting Watermelon Radishes, Sweet Potatoes, Persimmons, Broccoli, Onions and Chicken. These veggies can all be found in your current Abundant Harvest Organics … Continue reading

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Preparing for Thanksgiving

I can’t believe it’s almost Thanksgiving. I think I say that every year. This is one meal that I really don’t want to vary – I like the basics, nothing fancy. Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and … Continue reading

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Our Weekend’s Food

I hope everyone had a great weekend! We did. It was busy, but fun. One thing we did, many times, was enjoy lots of good food. Here’s some of what we had: We had Pizza Friday, as per usual, with … Continue reading

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My Friend Gen

My good friend, Genevieve is attending culinary school right now. I asked if she would share some of what she’s learning on this little blog. It’s so fun to chat about food and nutrition with her. She knows a lot, and … Continue reading

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A Little Cooking Show

A Cooking Show with Rachel O – Thursday’s Dinner is now live! Have a look! On this week’s episode, I’ll also show you what’s in the Abundant Harvest Organics box that I just received. Then I’ll make Minestrone Soup with many of … Continue reading

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A Fall Makeover

I’ve been working diligently at this little business of mine. And I’m enjoying the process. Even though I’ve been at it for almost a year, I feel like I’m just starting out. I’m figuring out the direction I want to … Continue reading

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A Little Like Julia

I’m so excited to share this post with you. I can hardly contain myself. Is this real?! No idea what I’m freaking out about? Read on, my friend. Read on. If you’ve read the You Inspire Me page of this … Continue reading

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A Family Thing

My mom is a great cook. Even though I wasn’t super interested in cooking as a child, I’m sure a lot of my love for all things food is inherited from her. I’m so thankful for her. I think of … Continue reading

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Guest Post on Joanna’s Blog

Today I’m guest posting over here, on Joanna’s blog! Don’t forget to enter to win a FREE box of Abundant Harvest Organics produce. (You need to be able to pick the free box up at one of the AHO delivery sites, … Continue reading

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Friends, Burgers and Shoestring Fries

(I love this photo because it’s New York in the fall. It has nothing to do with this post. It’s just a nice memory and the best time of year.) This weekend I will attend my second Creative Connection USA event. … Continue reading

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Pasta Rouge

I love pasta. It’s easy and can be quick, or, like this recipe, take its time. It’s versatile too. You can do a tomato sauce, or a cream sauce, or a bechamel (cheese) sauce, or burned butter, or just a bit … Continue reading

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A Giveaway Because I Love Abundant Harvest Organics

And the winner is…  Thank you to all who entered!! Congratulations, Randy! Please let me know by Thursday November 10th which delivery site you’d like to collect your winning box from! If you didn’t win, but still want to get … Continue reading

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Hearty, Spicy Lentil Stew

It’s starting to feel like fall here in LA. The temperature has been consistently in the 70′s to mid 80′s (with the occasional 90+ days). The leaves are starting to change. It’s still dark when I get up in the … Continue reading

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One of “Those” Weekends

It was one of “those” weekends. “Those” referring to fun. I think that’s what it should be, rather than the negative that it usually implies. Anyways, it was fun because we had awesome pizza on Friday, I went to a Creative … Continue reading

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For Oma and Her Borscht

This post is for my Oma, who will probably never read it, as I’m quite certain that she’s not online. My Oma is a wonderful cook. She’s one of the best, in my opinion. When we were little and we’d … Continue reading

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Do You Want to Win a Free Menu?

The winner, by random-eyes-closed-drawing-of-cut-up-strips-of-paper-with-entrants-names-on-them-in-bowl is… Shannon Estrada!! Congratulations, Shannon!! Please let me know if you have any restrictions or preferences, or if you want to just let me plan! Thanks to all who entered! And, never fear, if you didn’t … Continue reading

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Getting to Know Your Chef

I’m not really a chef, but I pretend to be. I guess you could also title this post “Getting to Know the Person Who Writes This Blog That You’re Reading Right Now”, but that doesn’t really flow, so I’ll keep … Continue reading

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Sheila’s Chicken Parmesan

Sheila’s Chicken Parmesan Print Recipe type: Main Author: Sheila Stachofsky Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 70 mins Total time: 1 hour 20 mins Serves: 4-8 Ingredients 4-8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 t salt 1/4 t pepper 1/4 t … Continue reading

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On Love, Marriage, and Special Dates

Today is my 5th wedding anniversary. So, I’m going to talk about things to do with love and marriage. I hope you will indulge me. I will talk about food too. I didn’t know how much I loved to cook … Continue reading

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What Was For Dinner

Let’s talk about Leftovers. I love to use leftovers to invent new things. Sometimes they are even better than the original. I usually plan our menu intending to use an ingredient at least twice, sometimes more. Here are a few … Continue reading

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Shepherd’s Pie

(Cast Iron pans that this meal was made in.) Fall is a time for hot meals, comfort foods, hearty dishes… it’s an excuse to not just have salad for dinner (although let’s be real here, if we have salad for … Continue reading

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Baseball Time!

October, as I’ve said, is just about my favorite of all the months. One of the reasons is it’s the baseball postseason. The ALCS starts today! We only get the free TV channels, so we watch whatever games are on … Continue reading

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Spaghettaroni and Cheese

We were out of town for a little while, and I haven’t been to the grocery store yet. Our freezer is sadly depleted, as is our fridge and pantry (um, cupboard in our tiny apartment kitchen). However, dinnertime still has … Continue reading

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October is National Pizza Month!

I adore fall. I love that it rained today, that I’m cold right now, and that we’re having chili for dinner and won’t have to turn on the AC. And, now I have one more reason to love it: October … Continue reading

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Crock Pot Yogurt

My friend Christy and I have been talking a lot about cooking. We share the same love for most things food. I asked her to do a guest post about something to do with breakfast. I can’t wait to try … Continue reading

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Tater-Not Casserole

We went to a wonderful potluck dinner Sunday night. I was introduced to our host’s daughter as “Rachel. She’s a food blogger.” Can I just say how cool that made me feel?! I wonder, is it just me, or does … Continue reading

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Fall Menu Planning

And the winner is… Kimmy!!! Thanks to all who entered!! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Never fear, if you didn’t win, there will be another contest next month. Stay tuned. And, Kim, please let me know if … Continue reading

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What to do About Breakfast

I’m usually pretty hungry when I wake up. But, the most I can do is grunt a greeting to the dog, and grind beans and boil water for the French pressed coffee. I love breakfast foods. Bacon = pretty much … Continue reading

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Homemade Granola

Homemade Granola Print Recipe type: Breakfast Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 3 hours Total time: 3 hours 5 mins This is my version of Sheila’s His Hill granola. Ingredients 5 1/2 C … Continue reading

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Why I Need a Menu

I sorta planned a menu for us for August, but I did it halfway through the month and didn’t really stick to it. I need a menu. It helps things run smoothly. Come dinner time, even if I’m tired, if I … Continue reading

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Hello Meatloaf?!

Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes with Mushroom Gravy and Green Beans. Are you like me? Do you turn up your nose when someone says meatloaf? The poor dish has this stigma attached to it that it’s, I don’t even know what, … Continue reading

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Can’t Forget the Gravy. It’s the Best Part!

If you need the recipe for the Mushroom Gravy I mentioned in the Meatloaf post, here it is. Mushroom Gravy Print Recipe type: Sauce, Gravy Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Prep time: 2 mins Cook time: 5 mins … Continue reading

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Inspired by Condiments

Some good friends of ours moved to Minnesota last week. Sad for us, happy for them. I helped them pack their worldly possessions into two shipping crates, and before leaving, she emptied most of the contents of her fridge into … Continue reading

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Honey-Mustard Chicken Sandwiches

  Honey-Mustard Glazed Chicken Sandwiches Print Recipe type: Sandwich Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Prep time: 3 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 18 mins Serves: 2 Inspired by the contents of a friend’s fridge when she … Continue reading

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Ideas – Yours and Mine

I’ve posted a few things. I’ve written about my thoughts, and shared recipes. I’ll keep doing this. What I want to know now is, what do YOU want to read about? Is there a recipe you need to have? Is … Continue reading

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Basil and Tomato – A Last Taste of Summer

I know in most places, it’s starting to feel like fall. I hope we’re nearing that time too. Summer has been bearable, but the last few weeks have been really hot. I’m ready for soups and stews! With that said, … Continue reading

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Flatbread Pizza. Yum.

We have Pizza Fridays in our home. Even last Friday. Our oven broke, so I used the toaster and using a small baking dish did a stuffed mini pizza. So good! Pizza Fridays started when I was looking for the … Continue reading

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My Favorite Pizza Dough

This is my favorite pizza dough, ever. Here’s a link to the original recipe. I found it on this website and it’s from someone named MMCFARLANE (who I don’t know, but appreciate them posting it). I use this dough for any kind … Continue reading

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Equipping a Friend to Cook

Yesterday we had a cooking lesson at our apartment. Our good friend and I had talked about me showing him how to cook a few things (not because I’m a pro, or have any professional training, but just because I … Continue reading

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Welcome to De Ma Cuisine!

Although you will see many posts already on here, this is my official launch post for De Ma Cuisine. Most of my recipes thus far, had been posted to my blog over the past two or three years. So I … Continue reading

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It May Not be Trendy

Eating local, eating organic, farmers’ markets, more omega 3s and antioxidants, no MSG or trans fats… all trendy right now. That’s great. I love them all. I think they are all important. But, what about taking the next step… homemade … Continue reading

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Rosemary Butter Pan Seared Tri Tip

Rosemary Butter Pan Seared Tri Tip Print Recipe type: Main, Leftovers, Beef Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 2 Ingredients 2 pieces of leftover tri tip … Continue reading

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“Tasca Cacciatore” (Pocket Cacciatore)

“Tasca Cacciatore” (Pocket Cacciatore) Print Recipe type: Leftovers, Main, Poultry Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 60 mins Total time: 1 hour 10 mins Serves: 2 I had a contest because I needed … Continue reading

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Texas Stuff – My Second Version

Texas Stuff – My Second Version Print Recipe type: Main Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 8 hours Total time: 8 hours 5 mins Serves: 4-6 This version uses dried beans and takes … Continue reading

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Texas Stuff – My Version

Texas Stuff – My Version Print Recipe type: Main Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Prep time: 2 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 27 mins Serves: 2-4 This is my version of Sheila’s Texas Stuff. Ingredients 2 … Continue reading

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Texas Stuff – The Original

Texas Stuff – The Original Print Recipe type: Main Prep time: 1 min Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 26 mins Serves: 2-4 This recipe is not mine. It comes from His Hill, and Sheila Stachofsky. It’s one of my … Continue reading

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Crock Pot Chicken

Crock Pot Chicken Print Recipe type: Dinner, Main, Poultry, Crock Pot Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 4 hours Total time: 4 hours 5 mins Serves: 4 I love my Crock Pot. I … Continue reading

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BBQ Apple Bacon Pizza

BBQ Apple Bacon Pizza Print Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 25 mins Serves: 2-3 Another successful Pizza Fridays invention. We loved this one! Ingredients 1 pizza crust 1 small apple, thinly sliced 2 slices bacon, … Continue reading

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Chicken Club Pizza

Chicken Club Pizza Print Recipe type: Pizza, Main, Dinner Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 12 mins Total time: 22 mins Serves: 2-3 Ingredients 1 pizza crust 1C cheese, grated 1 chicken breast, … Continue reading

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Roasted Broccoli and Garlic Pizza

Roasted Broccoli and Garlic Pizza Print Recipe type: Pizza, Dinner, Main Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 80 mins Total time: 1 hour 35 mins Serves: 2-3 I’ve been trying to make a … Continue reading

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Philly Cheesesteak Pizza

Philly Cheesesteak Pizza Print Recipe type: Pizza, Beef Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 18 mins Total time: 33 mins Serves: 2 (From Feb 2011) Last night I had Broccoli Cheese Soup on … Continue reading

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All Day Chili

All Day Chili Print Recipe type: Soup, Dinner Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 6 hours Total time: 6 hours 10 mins Serves: 4 A filling, hearty, delicious winter dinner! Ingredients 1/2 – … Continue reading

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You Have to Try This Chicken!

You Have to Try This Chicken! #ratingval# from #reviews# reviews Print Recipe Type: Main, Poultry, Dinner Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 90 mins Total time: 1 hour 35 mins Serves: 2-4 This … Continue reading

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Sheila’s Potato Pan Rolls

Sheila’s Potato Pan Rolls Print Recipe type: Baking Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 40 mins I made these rolls for a ThanksaChristmas dinner that we went to with … Continue reading

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Rachel’s 5 Cheese Pasta a la Sookie

àRachel’s 5 Cheese Pasta a la Sookie Print Recipe type: Main Dish, Pasta Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Serves: 2-4 Tim doesn’t like the way I make Mac and Cheese. So, I call it Pasta a la Sookie … Continue reading

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Peach Muffins

Peach Muffins Print Recipe type: Breakfast, Baking Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 18 mins Total time: 28 mins (Original Recipe is Cooking Light’s Blueberry-Yogurt Muffins) Ingredients 1 C whole wheat flour 1 … Continue reading

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Rachel’s BBQ Sauce

  Rachel’s BBQ Sauce Print Recipe type: Sauce, Condiment Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 60 mins Total time: 1 hour 5 mins Here’s my most recent BBQ Sauce recipe (please feel free … Continue reading

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Pasta a la Sookie

Pasta a la Sookie Print Recipe type: Pasta Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Serves: 4 Ingredients 1/2 package Penne noodles 1/2 to 1 C yogurt 1 C milk 1/2 C fresh mozzarella, small cubes 1/4 C Sharp Cheddar, … Continue reading

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Dinner Tonight – French Bread with Oil, Vinegar and Walnuts

Dinner Tonight – French Bread with Oil, Vinegar and Walnuts Print Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Dinner tonight was fresh baked French Bread, with, I don’t even know what to call the side, not a sauce, just a … Continue reading

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Panzanella Salad

Panzanella Salad Print Recipe type: Salad, Bread Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Serves: 2 This is my second version of Panzanella Salad (bread salad). They were both amazing. I mean, how can you go wrong with crusty bread, … Continue reading

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BBQ Chicken Stuffed Avocados

  BBQ Chicken Stuffed Avocados Print Recipe type: Leftovers Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 2 Ingredients 2 avocados, halved, scooped out of the skin BBQ’d … Continue reading

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Oh MY, Amazing Sandwich

  Oh MY, Amazing Sandwich Print Recipe type: Lunch, Sandwich Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 7 mins Total time: 12 mins Serves: 1 I just invented the most amazing sandwich. Ingredients 1 … Continue reading

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Rach’s Sweet Onion Mac and Cheese with Croutons

Rach’s Sweet Onion Mac and Cheese with Croutons Print Recipe type: Main Dish, Pasta Serves: 2 Ingredients 1/2 LB whole wheat elbow macaroni 1-2 C grated cheese (I usually use 3 or 4 different kinds, depending on what’s in the … Continue reading

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Rachel’s Beef Stew

Rachel’s Beef Stew Print Recipe type: Main, Soup, Beef Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 2 hours Total time: 2 hours 30 mins Serves: 4-6 (depending on how hungry you are) Ingredients 1 … Continue reading

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Nutella, Bacon and Strawberry Grilled Cheese

  Nutella, Bacon and Strawberry Grilled Cheese Print Recipe type: Sandwich Author: De Ma Cuisine – Rachel Oberg Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 2 Ingredients Nutella 6 slices Gruyere-Cheddar Melange (from Trader … Continue reading

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Tomato-Corn Salsa

Tomato-Corn Salsa 5.0 from 1 reviews Print Recipe type: Appetizer Author: De Ma Cuisine – Rachel Oberg Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Serves: 4-6 A tomatoey, spicy corn salsa. Ingredients 1/2 C crushed tomatoes 1 jalapeno, seeds … Continue reading

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