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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.

Yogurt-Lime Crema

By Deborah

I love this sauce! I use it on more than fish tacos (how to prepare the fish is also included in the More +

Asparagus Salad with Pistachios and Parmesan Cheese Dressing

By Deborah

This recipe has a lot of flavor!!! You can go easy on the olive oil, depending on your tastes, but More +

Osso Buco

By Deborah

I've prepared this as the recipe indicates, but I've also done it in the electric pressure cooker (I More +

Lemon Scented Risotto

By Deborah

You can make this in your Instant Pot in pressure cooker mode or the slow method, in a pan on the More +

Chicken Curry

By Deborah

This recipe results in a light and flavorful curry. I've had great success with both thigh and More +

Oven roasted Chicken Shawarma

By Deborah

OK - not Shawarma from your favorite hole in the wall but still comfort food. I usually serve with More +

Chicken Rillettes – a very light version

By Deborah

Rillettes are like a country pate. You spread them on crackers and the like. I picked up this recipe More +

Vegetable & Ground Turkey or Beef Soup (AKA Pumpkin Soup)

By Deborah

  The origins of this soup date back to Kansas City when it was made with a stick(!) of More +

Worcestershire Sauce Substitute

By Deborah

Worcestershire sauce shows up in so many recipes, but it has ingredients I don't feel comfortable More +

Sloppy Joe Day is March 18

By Deborah

We're having Sloppy Joe's tonight. No buns need to be injured in serving this recipe - you can use More +

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      • Chicken & Turkey
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