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Oatmeal Raisin Sandwich Cookies

  • by Isabel Gates
  • Posted on March 3, 2023March 3, 2023

Oatmeal-raisin cookies sandwiched with a light mascarpone/cream cheese filling. YUM!

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  • Chutneys Jams and Relishes
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Pear Cardamom Butter

  • by Isabel Gates
  • Posted on September 15, 2022September 15, 2022

This delicious pear butter is dynamite on toast or English muffins instead of jam! It’s also lovely on crepes, added to oatmeal, or paired with roast poultry.

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  • Pastries
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French Style Croissants

  • by Isabel Gates
  • Posted on February 17, 2022November 16, 2022

French style croissants are one of those great things in life you must make time for, demanding attention both in preparation and in their enjoyment!

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Winter Greens with Apples, Spicy Walnuts and Cranberry Vinaigrette

  • by Isabel Gates
  • Posted on November 30, 2021November 16, 2022

This is a salad I insisted on getting the recipe for at a potluck 30…

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Pumpkin Pie with Ginger Snap Crust

  • by Isabel Gates
  • Posted on November 15, 2021November 16, 2022

A dear friend dubbed this “a million dollar pumpkin pie” and I have to agree!!…

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  • Chutneys Jams and Relishes
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Cranberry Apple Chutney

  • by Isabel Gates
  • Posted on November 15, 2021November 16, 2022

A delicious medley of cranberries and apples slow cooked with amazing spices.

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Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting

  • by Isabel Gates
  • Posted on October 22, 2021November 16, 2022

An autumn favorite!

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  • Poultry/Meats
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Succulent Roast Chicken

  • by Isabel Gates
  • Posted on November 17, 2020November 16, 2022

With smaller gatherings the new norm, you may want to consider this incredibly succulent roast…

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Butternut Pear Soup

  • by Isabel Gates
  • Posted on September 23, 2020November 16, 2022

In this harvest soup, butternut and pear come together in a heartwarming and delicious dance.

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Hot Buttered Rum Apple Pie

  • by Isabel Gates
  • Posted on August 14, 2020November 16, 2022

The smell in my kitchen right now is insane. Caramelized apples, rum, butter and spices…

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Ribollita (Authentic Tuscan Bean Soup)

  • by Isabel Gates
  • Posted on October 4, 2022October 21, 2022

It is difficult to imagine more humble origins than a dish assembled with simple vegetables and leftover crusty bread, but the simple process of time lets its flavors sing.

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Award-Winning Chili for a Crowd

  • by Isabel Gates
  • Posted on September 27, 2022November 16, 2022

A slow-cooked smoked brisket, caramelized onions, fire-roasted tomatoes, Hatch chili powder, a colorful pepper medley and a little dark chocolate: all a recipe for the best chili ever!

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Me Oh My Cherry Pie

  • by Isabel Gates
  • Posted on August 31, 2022November 16, 2022

A touch of orange liqueur helps the cherries shine as they bubble in a rich, flaky crust.

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The Magic of Leaf Lard

  • by Isabel Gates
  • Posted on August 31, 2022August 31, 2022

For the flakiest pie crusts on earth, leaf lard can’t be beat.

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About

 

Hi! I’m Isabel.

Welcome to Beloved Recipe Box!

This website is an extension of my family’s meal philosophy. I invite you to enjoy the recipes, read the stories and share some of your own. When you slow down and explore the world of food and conversation, anything can happen!

When a carefully made feast is prepared, we tend to linger. And these days, sitting down together allows us to dig deeper into how we can be more fully present for the planet and each other in these crazy times.

This group of recipes are tried and true. As recipe requests have increased over the years (and my original recipe cards gradually became dog-eared and food stained), it was clear it was time to create a larger recipe box for them here.

Welcome and enjoy!!

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  • Salads (8)
  • Sandwiches (2)
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  • Sides (4)
  • Soups (13)
  • Special Occasion Desserts (14)
  • Sweet Enhancements (8)
  • Uncategorized (1)
  • Vegetable Dishes (7)
  • Vegetarian (1)

Thought for Today

“Everywhere we turn in our precious Northwest, life is abundant, and nowhere more than with the growing and preparation of food. Nourishing ourselves is not just a daily rejuvenation of our bodies, but how we feed ourselves and others is important for nurturing our spirits as well. This is the only recipe you need when entering any kitchen.”

 

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