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First things first - PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD! Your mother isn't looking over your shoulder; you're an adult; you know what you like!

The second "thing" is that I am from Lamoni, IA, so none of the "ethnic" foods are authentic except for the beef stew and the roasted chicken, possibly.

I encourage you to make changes to fit your particular tastes, substitute ingredients, and do whatever you want with these recipes. Share what you did that you liked so others (including me) can benefit.

For more information about my food history, philosophy and resources, check out the blog posts under Senior Minimalism.

Banana Chicken

By Deborah

Really delicious! BANANA CHICKEN 12 CHICKEN THIGHS (OR MIXTURE OF THIGHS AND WHITE More +

Leek Risotto with Sugar Snap Peas and Pancetta

By Deborah

  Leek Risotto with Sugar Snap Peas and Pancetta 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil3 More +

Chicken & Sausage Paella

By Deborah

This recipe is my own interpretation of paella and is not authentic! My goal was to have a paella More +

Beluga Lentils

By Deborah

I've been looking for the right time and place to make beluga lentils. They're so elegant and More +

Pico de Gallo (fresh salsa)

By Deborah

Again, this is my version of it and shouldn't be mistaken for being authentic! Still, very delicious More +

Hasselback Zucchini

By Deborah

What is this new thing called "Hasselback"?? I'm seeing it everywhere now! OK - a little research More +

Pork Tenderloin with Ragu

By Deborah

We really enjoyed this as an alternative to our usual rub for pork tenderloin. I would cook the ragu More +

Chicken Tortilla Soup

By Deborah

I like to make chicken stock with two chicken breast halves. Then I fish them out and shred them. We More +

Baked Beans (without the bad stuff)

By Deborah

I finally made baked beans for the first time since childhood! We ate them a lot when I was a kid, More +

Chicken Taouk

By Deborah

One of our favorite Ottawa restaurants is Les Grillades where we usually order a chicken Taouk and a More +

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