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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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  • Italian Night

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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  • Meat

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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  • Chutneys Jams and Relishes

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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  • Pies and Tarts

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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  • DIY and How To

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!!

Recipe Categories

  • Appetizers (7)
  • Breads (15)
  • Breakfast (16)
  • Cakes and Cupcakes (17)
  • Chocolates (4)
  • Chutneys Jams and Relishes (3)
  • Cookies and Bars (13)
  • Custom Cakes (2)
  • Dessert Sauces (4)
  • DIY and How To (8)
  • Dressings/Marinades (6)
  • Frozen Treats (7)
  • Holiday (5)
  • Italian Night (7)
  • Meat (1)
  • Meat Entrees (1)
  • Mexican (1)
  • Pastries (1)
  • Pies and Tarts (13)
  • Poultry/Meats (4)
  • Salads (8)
  • Sandwiches (2)
  • Seafood (2)
  • 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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