The Yellow Apron

Creating recipes for everyday.

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Part XVII : Festive Cooking

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I'm still trying to cook using pantry items first, and following a reduced-carb Mediterranean template.  However, holiday meals tend to ...
Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Chicken and Barley Vegetable Soup

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I made a pasta sauce with fresh tomatoes that came out on the thin side.  I could have reduced it, but instead decided to thin it out with c...
Sunday, October 26, 2025

French Onion Soup Sandwich

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Some of the crew from "The Chew" TV show have a new podcast called "Chewed Up" .  I watch it on YouTube, but there are m...
Thursday, October 23, 2025

Cheesy Beans with Garlicy Greens

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Didn't plan on that rhyming.  Slightly clickbait-y, but that best describes this dish. With the kale doing better in the cooling weather...
Monday, October 20, 2025

Change in Gardening Tactics

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When I started pulling summer plants out of the Pond, I found root knot nematode damage.  And forgot to take a photo.  It looks like little ...
Friday, October 17, 2025

Green-Tomato Cake

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I got tired of battling hornworms and took out most of the tomato plants.  Powdery mildew was threatening to weaken what the caterpillars di...
Tuesday, October 14, 2025

No Meal Plan

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While I was off for the holidays, I decided not to meal plan.  Part of why I meal plan is to grocery shop only once a week.  I was going to ...
Saturday, October 11, 2025

Painting the Lower Cabinets

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18 months ago, I painted the insides of the upper kitchen cabinets.  Well, all but two small ones.  I was going to finish the job this sprin...
Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Feta and Herb Burgers

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I was close to heating up the grill for these, then got lazy and cooked them on the griddle instead.  It always feels silly to do a round of...
Sunday, October 5, 2025

Harvest Chicken Salad

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I took off for the High Holy Days, as I generally do most years.  There are so many commitments and services, plus staying up late for most ...
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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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