Author Archives: mary

About mary

Mary is a retired digital librarian and is a mother of boy-girl twins. She got her kids cooking early, when all they made was a mess! Today, they are both very proficient in the kitchen and are great cooks! It was a relatively painless process getting to where they are now. She shares her strategies in this website.

Easy Chicken Tacos

Posted on July 21, 2011 by mary

Chicken Tacos are an easy summertime meal, but they are delicious all year! Kids can make them or at least help in the preparation. This is a great recipe to use already-cooked chicken.  It’s easy and fast. The mango provides … Continue reading →

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Grilled Tomatoes

Posted on July 21, 2011 by mary

Grilled Tomatoes are simple to make, indoors on a flat stove-top griddle or outdoors on the grill. They look beautiful on your plate! If you use metal skewers, be careful not to handle them with bare hands.  Use a potholder … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Hard Boiled Egg

Posted on July 20, 2011 by mary

This recipe is different from our other boiled egg recipe, and, we think, more successful. The keyword is SIMPLE!   There is a key to success.  Check out every step. Put raw eggs (in shells) into a pan of cold water … Continue reading →

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Food Rules that Everyone Should Know

Posted on July 1, 2011 by mary

This page is dedicated to Michael Pollan, who has warned us of the dangers of our current food supply and has presented us with these few simple rules for buying food in any grocery store. Rules such as “Eat the … Continue reading →

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Bok Choy Salad Recipe

Posted on June 30, 2011 by mary

This “salad” has both greens (bok choy) and crispy features (toasted ramen noodles) that children will love.  They can make every step of it.  You’ll all be surprised at how much you love the Bok Choy, the nuts, and the … Continue reading →

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Sesame Cabbage Salad

Posted on June 30, 2011 by mary

1 small head cabbage 1 tsp. sesame oil 1 tsp. rice vinegar (wine vinegar will work, too) 2 apples, Pippin or Granny Smith; organic, if possible 1 tsp sugar raisins 1/4 cup walnuts, lightly chopped Wash the cabbage and chop … Continue reading →

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French Onion Soup

Posted on June 30, 2011 by mary

This recipe is so easy that a child can manage it. Parents may want to help with chopping the onions. Serves 4 3 yellow onions, peeled and chopped 5 slices of bread (whole grain bread makes it more nutritious) 6 … Continue reading →

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Easy Sesame Fish

Posted on June 29, 2011 by mary

This recipe is a traditional Asian preparation that is super easy. It can be made with any type of fish, but firmer white fish is very tasty. It’s a great way to use the less expensive fish fillets because the … Continue reading →

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Chicken Quesadillas

Posted on June 22, 2011 by mary

Quesadillas are super easy to prepare and kids love to make them. You can use left-over chicken and skip the part on “Cooking the Chicken”.  Just chop cooked chicken into small strips, spray it with a little water, and heat … Continue reading →

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Roasted Potato Medallions

Posted on June 22, 2011 by mary

This dish is great for breakfast or dinner, accompanying eggs or meat.  If you make it for breakfast, make sure you allow enough time. The potatoes take 30 minutes or more to cook.  The Yukon Gold potatoes have their own … Continue reading →

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