Classic Banana Bread

Classic Banana Bread

The only thing I like better than my Pumpkin Bread is a really, really good  Classic Banana Bread. I can’t tell you how many recipes for Banana Bread I’ve tried over the years. This one, right here, is my fave. I love it, the folks love it. My Da dubbed it the “Best Banana Bread I’ve ever had…” and he’s in his late 80s.

Classic Banana Bread

Classic Banana Bread

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Caramelized Onions Three Ways

Caramelized Onions Three Ways

I love love love me some caramelized onions and just about anything I can think of that can be made with them. I’m guessing you do, too, or you probably wouldn’t be here looking at this post, Caramelized Onions Three Ways. All of the recipes I use call for three to four pounds of onions, more on that below and all make absolutely stellar Caramelized Onions. If you want to make a smaller amount, you’ll probably want to use the Stovetop Method.

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Salmon Burger healthy Marc Bittman

Salmon Burgers

If you live in the Midwest, you’re probably familiar with Hy-Vee chain of grocery stores. They have an absolutely marvelous meat counter with all kinds of grab & cook options. My folks love their burgers along with quite a few of the options there. Me? I’m all about the Salmon Burgers. The only problem for cheap lil’ ol’ me? The price. And it’s not that the prices are outlandish, it’s just that they are a lot more than homemade options.

Salmon Burger healthy Marc Bittman

Salmon Burgers

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Bloody Mary Pot Roast

Bloody Mary Pot Roast

Bloody Mary Pot Roast is one of those oldie-but-goodie recipes that’s been in my recipe box for ages. The sauce is basically what’s used in a Bloody Mary. Of course, you’re not going to get tipsy and it’s perfectly fine for children! If there’s any concern about the wee bit of alcohol, I’ll show you how to substitute white wine vinegar for the Vodka.

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