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Rhubarb Apple Crisp

Posted by on May 25, 2013 in All, Desserts | 3 comments

Rhubarb Apple Crisp

Marriage is all about compromise. And in our house we are talking compromise about dessert. Important stuff here people. I have been obsessing about rhubarb lately, which is entirely justified given its short growing season. But my husband loves apple just as much as I love rhubarb. And from that comes Rhubarb Apple Crisp! How awesome is that? 

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Greta’s Favorite Macaroni and Cheese and LG’s EasyClean™ Double Oven Range Giveaway

Posted by on May 22, 2013 in All, Main Dishes | 46 comments

Greta's Favorite Macaroni and Cheese

My girl loves mac and cheese. I mean REALLY loves it. So much so that not a birthday passes without this dish on the menu. Over the years I’ve tried a variety of recipes for macaroni and cheese thinking maybe I could turn her on to something else, but Greta always steers me back to this one. It’s her tried and true favorite comfort food. And while I know it’s not the healthiest side dish ever (c’mon – it’s mac and cheese!), it’s one that I know will put a smile on her face after a crummy day at school or as a celebratory treat for a job well done. We can all use a little food therapy now and then, right?

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Danish Potato Salad

Posted by on May 21, 2013 in All, Sides and Salads | 4 comments

Danish Potato Salad

Summer is just around the corner, and that means it’s barbecue season. Family, friends, lots of good times, and lots of opportunities to bring a salad to share. And this, my friends, is the perfect recipe that pairs with pretty much any entree at a barbecue: Danish Potato Salad. I’m not talking about a heavy mayo-based potato salad. This Danish Potato Salad is light, tangy and definitely a crowd pleaser.

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Chicken Strawberry Salad with Avocado Poppy Seed Dressing

Posted by on May 18, 2013 in All, Main Dishes, Sides and Salads | 4 comments

Chicken Strawberry Salad with Avocado Poppy Seed Dressing

Salads and I were on a break during our loooooong drawn out winter. I just couldn’t get excited about salad as a main meal when there was still a wind chill. But now that warmer weather is in full bloom, I’m totally craving entree salads again. This Chicken Strawberry Salad with Avocado Poppy Seed Dressing has made an appearance on my menus several times in the last few weeks….it’s just that good. 

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Rhubarb Syrup

Posted by on May 17, 2013 in All, Drinks | 2 comments

Rhubarb Simple Syrup

If you’re a regular reader of Garnish with Lemon, you have probably figured out that I have a love for fun cocktails. So I’ll let you in on another secret about me  - I adore rhubarb. And rhubarb syrup is the perfect way to combine my love of cocktails and rhubarb!

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