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Karl’s Pesto

We have had a lot of trouble with bugs and pests in the garden this year. The basil was beginning to look sad. I salvaged what I could and made pesto to preserve what was left.

Karl's Pesto

Karl’s Pesto

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Karl’s Garlic Oregano Green Beans

I am always experimenting with quick ways to spruce up plain steamed green beans. This one was to go with my Chicken Pesto with Angel Hair Pasta.

Karl’s Garlic Oregano Green Beans

Karl’s Garlic Oregano Green Beans

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Karl’s Carrot, Coconut and Ginger Soup

Jan and Eilene went on a walking tour of the coast of Devon while they were in England. They stayed at Home Farm, a B&B run by the Stubbs. During the day Michael led them on guided tours of the historic area and at night would come back to food prepared by a master cook. Alison Stubbs is working on writing a cookbook, creating healthy, locally sourced, takes on traditional Devon fare.

Karl’s Carrot, Coconut and Ginger Soup

Karl’s Carrot, Coconut and Ginger Soup

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Karl’s Cucumber and Dill Salad

While the family has been away the garden has kept growing. I have two large Armenian cucumbers that need to be used soon. To go with my carrot soup I will make a light cucumber salad.  Some fresh dill and vinegar is something I have not done lately.

Karl’s Cucumber and Dill Salad

Karl’s Cucumber and Dill Salad

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Karl’s Sesame Potatoes

I had originally planned to roast the potatoes with the chicken, but both Jan and Eilene went, “Alison made these great sesame potatoes.” [Hint, hint, nudge, nudge, say no more.] Again I am making this recipe based solely on a description of the finished product.

Karl’s Sesame Potatoes

Karl’s Sesame Potatoes

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Karl’s Gobi Musallam au Gratin

Adapted from French: The Secret of Classic Cooking Made Easy

Jan taught a few classes in Paris during her summer breaks a few years ago. While she was there she picked up a French cook book. She decided that I should make some recipes from it for the French girl while she was here.

Karl’s Gobi Musallam au Gratin

Karl’s Gobi Musallam au Gratin

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Karl’s Coleslaw

This is a weekday meal, so I usually do not go to all the effort that I put into my Sunday feasts. However, that does not mean that it should be bad for your or not taste good. “Quick” does not necessarily mean “bad.”

For the most part I try to make may own dressing for salads. However, I have not been able to replicate the flavor of Hidden Vally Ranch Coleslaw dressing. It simply tastes “right.”

Karl’s Coleslaw

Karl’s Coleslaw

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Karl’s Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lime and Chives

With the French girl here every day seems like a challenge meal day. I decided I needed a vegetable side dish to go with my chicken and faro. I have not made Brussels sprouts in a while and Jan really loves them.

Karl’s Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lime and Chives

Karl’s Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lime and Chives

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Karl’s Italian White Bean Dip

This Sunday we will be going over to the kids’ apartment, so I need to make my dishes transportable. Miriam is still on the soft food diet, so she has asked for bean dip. I think I will make two, a white bean dip and a black bean dip. I was thinking of finding a yin & yang serving dish, but I was not able to find one in time for dinner.

Karl’s Italian White Bean Dip

Karl’s Italian White Bean Dip

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Karl’s Caribbean Black Bean Dip

This Sunday we will be going over to the kids’ apartment, so I need to make my dishes transportable. Miriam is still on the soft food diet, so she has asked for bean dip. My White Bean Dip is a mild, Italian dip.  I am thinking the black bean dip should be spicy and Caribbean.

Karl’s Caribbean Black Bean Dip

Karl’s Caribbean Black Bean Dip

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