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Coconut Fried Apples

This recipe was originally part of the Braised Pork Chops recipe, but is worthy of separating it all by itself.  Try them as a snack, a tasty dessert, or as a side along any of the pork recipes we’ve got on here.

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Apple Ginger Roast Chicken

Recipes posted a year ago:

Yesterday started out extremely overcast, and even sprinkled a few times.  Even though it is mid-July, and summer doesn’t really feel like it has even started for us in the PNW, it had the feeling of a fall day to me.  This got me thinking about apples for some reason, and that led me to put together this simple and tasty roast chicken recipe to use up one of the chickens we had just picked up at Inspiration Plantation on Saturday.

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Moroccan Chicken

Recipes posted a year ago:

The best part about having a slow cooker is that you can toss a bunch of ingredients into it in the morning, and when you get home you’ve got a tasty one-pot meal ready to eat.  This was exactly what I did this past Sunday, when I knew I’d be out running errands most of the day.

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Apple Crumble

Recipes posted a year ago:

Today my dad turns 65.  Happy Birthday Dad!!  I know my dad would say that he is proud of me, but I must say that I am more proud of him than any daughter could be.  He is the best dad and a wonderful grandfather.  My dad has taught me to be grateful for what I have, to be genuine, to take responsibility for your actions, and to fight for what you believe in.  Mostly he has taught (and given me) love and respect and always makes me laugh.  I love you dad!!  This recipe is for you and your sweet tooth!!

Dad and I a long time ago

Dad and I more recently :-)

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Apples with Coconut Butter and Almonds

Recipes one year ago:

Have you ever tried coconut butter? It is so incredibly tasty that I thought about just posting a recipe that calls for one jar of coconut butter and a spoon, take a bite, repeat. :-)   But, since I feel like I have to actually eat it with something, I came up with this satisfying treat. 

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Jerk Short Ribs

Saturday night we had our good friends George (of Manimal Wear apparel) and Maeghan over for dinner.  It was a great evening – a chance to unwind, shoot the breeze, enjoy a couple of hard ciders (except Maeghan, who has just over a month before their little one arrives!), and share some good food.  And despite the fact that we were awaken to a very wet and gray Saturday (especially after the gorgeous Friday we had), I still was able to grill up some beef short ribs rubbed with a homemade jerk seasoning for the main course.  It helps that the grill is on the covered porch I guess…

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

You know I love crisps if you have searched our site, as you will also find blackberry and cherry crisps and an apple-cranberry crisp.

With strawberries and rhubarb in season and getting some rhubarb at the CSA last week, why not make up a nice treat? The sweetness of the berry offsets the tartness of the rhubarb for a perfect combination.

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