The Yellow Apron

Creating recipes for everyday.

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Turkey Stock

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In the theme of clearing out the freezer, I've had a turkey carcass in there since April.  It was long past time to make broth out of it...
Saturday, December 13, 2025

Apple-Scrap Jelly

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I'm finally dealing with the apple cores and peels from canning day , plus the cores from all the apples I've eaten since then. I...
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Chickpea, Greens, and Delicata Squash

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To counteract the decadence of Thanksgiving, I invented this salad for the rest of the weekend.  I've never had delicata before, and not...
Sunday, December 7, 2025

Farro and Spinach Salad

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This was my side with the tuna, but it's a vegetarian main on its own.  I wanted an alternative grain to rice or barley. Calling this a ...
Thursday, December 4, 2025

Mediterranean-Style Pan-Roasted Tuna

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I tend to approach fish steak as the Other "other" white meat, and treat them like lean pork chops.  This time, it got a healthy t...
Monday, December 1, 2025

Apples in Syrup (Canning)

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There was a sale on five pound bags of apples.  I brought home one Granny Smith and one Pink Lady.  Realizing that was more than I could eat...
Friday, November 28, 2025

Red Lentil Polenta

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This was originally called Lentil Tofu in the recipe I'm using from It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken .  Looking at the photos, I realiz...
Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Sweet Potato Soufflé

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Got this one in under the buzzer for Thanksgiving.  Also, since it uses ingredients people shop for at the holiday, you shouldn't have t...
Saturday, November 22, 2025

Philly Cheesesteak Strudel

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I forget what recipe I was watching online when this idea came into my head.  I haven't made a savory strudel in a long time, and was pl...
Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Butterscotch & Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

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As a reduced-carb person, I haven't bought cookies in a while.  Wow, they got expensive.  All I wanted was a box to throw in the freezer...
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Lurker Smurf
Southern California, United States
I am a baker and freelance caterer who enjoys a cooking challenge. Using the stray items that collect in a pantry, fridge, or freezer has become my specialty. I like to take my inspiration from any cuisine I sample, even if my tweaking produces a less-than-authentic result.
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