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Cook up a midsummer culinary treat for the end of summer
Some of my favorite summer memories are of going with my family to our favorite park with our cousins for picnicking and playing until sundown. Potato salad was always a must. Sometimes, we would end...
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Caramel Apple French toast is an autumn favorite
Contributed Every year, our family decorates for fall the night before school starts. Fall leaves, rustic orange candles and mini wool pumpkins adorn our mantel. Candy dishes are filled to the rim for...
View ArticlePumpkin recipes get delicious use out of that old Jack-o-lantern
After you’ve carved your pumpkin, don’t just toss out the innards. Use them to make some fall treats. Sugared pumpkin seeds Ingredients: 2 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup white sugar 3/4...
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Create creamier, cheesier scalloped potatoes
Share your recipe — Do you have a great recipe? Want to share it with Snoqualmie Valley? Email the recipe and a photo of the finished product to editor@snovalleystar.com. By Deanna Morauski So many...
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Warm up the holidays with gingerbread cookies
What would the holidays be without gingerbread boys? Sugar, spice and everything nice… We could all use a little more of these things in our lives. Start celebrating today with these cookies, which win...
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Chocolate almond heart cookies
Share your recipe — Do you have a great recipe? Want to share it with Snoqualmie Valley? Email the recipe and a photo of the finished product to editor@snovalleystar.com. Adorable and simple, these...
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Cook the perfect steak, without a grill
Share your recipe — Do you have a great recipe? Want to share it with Snoqualmie Valley? Email the recipe and a photo of the finished product to editor@snovalleystar.com. Usually, the boys grill our...
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Lemon coconut pancakes with cream cheese syrup
If you make these, Mom will feel especially special. And then add cream cheese syrup. And a sprig of mint. These are the makings of an exceptional family brunch or a surprise breakfast for Mother’s...
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Greet summer with cherry limeade
I come bearing glad tidings of fresh limes. And cherries. And pretty straws. cherry limeade Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 2 cups fresh lime juice (from about 12 to 15 limes) Zest of two limes...
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Blueberry cream cheese muffins show off the taste of fresh summer berries
Blueberry season at Bybee Farm is starting! Order your blueberries today at www.bybeenimsfarms.com (serving the Snoqualmie Valley for 66 years) and then make this breakfasty blueberry goodness as soon...
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Pumpkin pecan cream cheese bread pudding with warm caramel sauce
Because you can never get enough pumpkin after Labor Day, I’m sharing this pumpkin-y, caramel-y, pecan-y, cream cheesy dessert with you. Bread pudding ingredients: 8 large eggs One 30-ounce can of...
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Valley cook featured in TV show
Call it love at first bite. Deanna Morauski’s participation in the TV show “My Family Recipe Rocks” received rave reviews, and the episode has not even aired yet. The show, broadcast on the Live Well...
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Warm up your winter with a cup of French chocolat chaud
Up until Aug. 18, 2011, I thought hot chocolate was made from cocoa powder. Then, my life changed. There are some days in a girl’s life that she will never, ever forget. You know, like the day she...
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Maple Boys recipe
If you’re looking for a special Christmas morning breakfast, you have come to the right newspaper. These adorable little boys have become a tradition at family gatherings and at our bed and breakfast....
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Valentines will line up for these hearts
You can never go wrong with a basic shortbread cookie. This latte-stand favorite is adorable when cut into big hearts and topped with a gorgeous, pink buttercream frosting. Make them a day ahead so the...
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Red wine, chocolate make great truffles
Just when you thought chocolate truffles couldn’t be any better, enter red wine chocolate truffles. Red wine chocolatetruffles recipe You know, for when you’re feelin’ all fancy-pants. Of course, they...
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Seared scallops with pan sauce
Dear scallops, I love you sizzling hot and topped with glorious sauce … a buttery wine sauce. Although I love you dearly, our relationship is short-lived, for you are far too delicious to stick around...
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Blueberry pancakes recipe
I’ve never been one to get into food “holidays.” I mean, who celebrates Bread Machine Month? Please rise. National Pretzel Day? That’s just twisted. National Melba Toast Day? Anyone? Anyone? National...
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Just desserts: Homemade blackberry crumble
Blackberry crumble is a gorgeous, old-fashioned dessert. This traditional summer treat no longer needs to wait for sunshine because thankfully frozen blackberries are available year-round. Let us...
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Tater Tot Casserole has great appeal for autumn
Contributed photoTater Tot Casserole satisfies cravings for sinfully-delicious potluck fare. Once upon a time there was a little girl who adored church potlucks. She really couldn’t decide which she...
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Yummy cinnamon rolls can sweeten anyone’s fall day
These cinnamon rolls are being brought to you after lots of practice. Practice at making the dough. Practice at making the filling. Practice at making the frosting. And, well, you know: Practice...
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This 7-Layer Salad Recipe tastes three times better than ever
Was there ever a family gathering where a Seven-Layer Salad was not present when we were kids? There are as many versions of this salad as there are cooks and everyone, it seems, has their own special...
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Almond raspberry truffle cakes will test your resolve
Warning: Reserve this recipe for the most special of days, the splurgiest of the splurges, the over-the-top occasions. Like, you know, when you read this article or somethin’. Afterward, thou shalt...
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Leftover eggnog makes some yummy post-holiday treats
The eggnog kept getting moved to the back of the refrigerator. The holiday roast disappeared in soup and sandwiches. Dependable Dave (my husband) and the dogs have been working their way through the...
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Make Valentine’s Day a culinary treat
By Sherry GrindelandSnoqualmie Casino Chef Brandon Near shared recipes for Braised Chicken Thighs and Leek and Wild Mushroom Risotto. Wow your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day with a delicious, gourmet...
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Recipe Box returns with Northwest Salad
With Relay for Life weekend ahead of us, our community will come together to raise funds for a good cause and celebrate with cancer survivors. Whether you’ll be joining the festivities and fund-raising...
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Pumpkin-spiced pudding pleases picky palates
I fall for pumpkin-spiced everything this time of year. Pumpkin-spiced beverages, cookies, pies, and soups — they all whisper my name, saying “Taste me, taste me.” This recipe for Pumpkin Spiced...
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Red velvet cupcakes share the love all month
You don’t need Valentine’s Day to say “I love you” to your sweetie and your family. With yummy treats such as these red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, you’ll be someone’s sweetheart all...
View ArticleEarn bragging rights by making sauerkraut
Bragging rights come with this month’s recipe. While some people can freeze and jam regularly, not many tackle this mid-Europe specialty — sauerkraut. While sauerkraut can be a love-it or leave-it item...
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Add zip to rice with this color pilaf
As a creative cook, I frequently experiment with tried-and-tired recipes to make them more interesting. Once, when a friend complimented me on a homemade soup, my husband said, “Enjoy it tonight. The...
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