Litehouse9
Bellevue, WA
Married 26+ years w/2 grown sons; Love the mild climate (& rain) in Pac. NW. Have arthritis so hard to stand, chop, saute--now I cook easy, quick dishes ------- Love to make jams & chutneys--I won the May 2011 BH&G contest for my Strawberry Kiwi jam---- Love to travel--I collect cookbooks & spice blends from different regions---- Had my 1st trip to Europe & adored Italian & Spanish cuisine. Love ethnic foods: Chinese, Thai, Greek. I love Autumn & Fall foods--Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.
Litehouse9 Interests
Cooking for Two, Ethnic Cooking, Food & Wine Pairings, Grilling, Healthy Eating, Holidays & Entertaining, Local Groups, No-Cook/Bake Recipes, Quick & Easy, Slow Cooker
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Litehouse9 RECENT RECIPES
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Dutch Oven Sausage Bean stew (for Camping or for Home)
Easy to make and delish stew of canned beans, sausage and herbs. Good for a Sunday dinner at home or for your camping trips!
08/01/2011 05:24 AM
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Baked Cheese Ravioli with Beef
A very quick, easy meal that is wonderful on those nights you don't have a lot of time or energy to get something tasty on the table.
08/01/2011 05:20 AM
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Very good, easy beefy and cheesy baked casserole.. my kids and hubby (me too!) love it. ------------------------------------------------------------------- ****** NOTE: For more BEEF recipes, please go to the Mixing Bowl "WHAT'S YOUR BEEF?" group-- if you have any beef recipes, please share them there! Thanks!
08/01/2011 05:18 AM
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Great appetizer or accompaniment to a meal.. two tomato topping for french or italian bread. Hey all you people in the "Biggest Tomato Contest" for 2011.. here is a way to use up your tomatoes that is delicious!
08/01/2011 12:59 AM
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Creamy Pesto Salad Dressing a la Spaghetti Factory
For those who are lucky enough to have a Spaghetti Factory restaurant in their area, this is their "house salad dressing" and it is delicious! I can't get enough (ditto their Mizithra cheese sauce and their clam sauce)!! Something a little different for your salads.... soooo good! Great on any mixed greens and/or veggie salad... makes a nice Chicken marinade too!
07/31/2011 03:22 PM
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Creamy cheesecake filling nestled between 2 buttery crusts topped with a lovely cinnamon sugar crunch.
05/08/2010 05:04 AM
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CHICKEN ALMOND CASSEROLE
04/19/2011 12:13 AM
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Crunchy Vietnamese Chicken Salad
A healthy and fresh salad mixed with chicken, cilantro, peanuts, and more!
07/09/2010 03:06 AM
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This universal, flavorful sauce is a base for fried green tomatoes, eggplant, seafood, rice or pasta.
05/08/2010 05:07 AM
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Chinese Noodles in Peanut Sauce
Hakka (flat) Noodles are topped with a flavorful dressing and served with a peanut and vegetable garnish.
05/08/2010 05:07 AM





