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When Life Gives You Carrots, Make Carrot Cupcakes!

When Life Gives You Carrots, Make Carrot Cupcakes! 954 1024 Cooking Aboard with Jill

This month’s recipe is Carrot Cake Cupcakes.  Carrot cake is my family’s favorite.  It was the go-to cake for most birthdays and my sister had…

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Stuff Yourself this Spring with a ‘Cremini-lly’ Delicious Treat!

Stuff Yourself this Spring with a ‘Cremini-lly’ Delicious Treat! 769 1024 Cooking Aboard with Jill

My recipe for you this month is Nutty Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms.  The combination of crunch from the nuts, creaminess from the cheese and tanginess from…

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This Soup’s So Good, You Will be ‘Hungary’ for More!

This Soup’s So Good, You Will be ‘Hungary’ for More! 1024 595 Cooking Aboard with Jill

This header photograph is from our recent time in Leavenworth, Washington.  While Dave and I were walking around town, we came upon this amazing Bavarian…

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Hoppin’ into the New Year with a Festive Southern Classic!

Hoppin’ into the New Year with a Festive Southern Classic! 1024 901 Cooking Aboard with Jill

Dave and I hope that you enjoyed the holidays! I would like to start with some topics on recent header and footer photographs.  In last…

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T’is the Season to Celebrate with Family, Friends, and… Fondue!

T’is the Season to Celebrate with Family, Friends, and… Fondue! 835 1024 Cooking Aboard with Jill

It’s that time of year when we are preparing food for the holidays, decorating the house and buying gifts for loved ones.  I have two…

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Enjoying the Holidays with Jill’s Greatest Hits!

Enjoying the Holidays with Jill’s Greatest Hits! 996 1024 Cooking Aboard with Jill

I look forward to this time of year since the holidays are upon us.  There will be so many delicious foods to enjoy with family…

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Spooky Season’s Cheesiest New Signature Snack!

Spooky Season’s Cheesiest New Signature Snack! 1024 768 Cooking Aboard with Jill

With Halloween just upon us, I am adding a Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball.   It is cute to look at, easy to prepare, and delicious.  The…

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Back to the Grind with Chicken on the Mind!

Back to the Grind with Chicken on the Mind! 1024 414 Cooking Aboard with Jill

As promised, I am back to writing on my food blog.  In August, we had an amazing drive across country.  We drove the northern route…

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A Veal Good Time: One Last Post from the East Coast!

A Veal Good Time: One Last Post from the East Coast! 827 406 Cooking Aboard with Jill

I can’t believe I have been publishing these newsletters 3 ½ years without missing a month.  However, due to our move in August, this is…

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Tantalizing Tortellini: A Simple Soup that is Dressed to Impress!

Tantalizing Tortellini: A Simple Soup that is Dressed to Impress! 553 464 Cooking Aboard with Jill

This month I am featuring an Easy Tortellini Sausage Mushroom Soup.  Tortellini are a small pasta dumpling that remind me of the larger Asian steamed…

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Delicious Carrots & Stunning Sights to Remember for the Warm Summer Nights

Delicious Carrots & Stunning Sights to Remember for the Warm Summer Nights 1024 485 Cooking Aboard with Jill

While I don’t know much about growing carrots, I do understand that they grow the best in early spring or late fall when the day…

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Spinning Up Chicken Salad for the Soul!

Spinning Up Chicken Salad for the Soul! 722 444 Cooking Aboard with Jill

Buying a rotisserie chicken is a quick and easy way to prepare lunch or dinner.  At Costco I have noticed that not only do they…

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Welcoming the Warmth with a Charleston Kick!

Welcoming the Warmth with a Charleston Kick! 827 811 Cooking Aboard with Jill

While Dave and I were living in Charleston years ago, we enjoyed many southern culinary delights.  One was a local favorite called Carolina Red Rice…

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Raising a Cheesy Tribute to One of My Favorite Chefs!

Raising a Cheesy Tribute to One of My Favorite Chefs! 884 1024 Cooking Aboard with Jill

This month I am excited to share one of Julia Child’s simplest recipes.  While she is known for her French cooking, my first statement might…

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Meat’s New Best Friend: Your Taste Buds are About to be Corn-ered!

Meat’s New Best Friend: Your Taste Buds are About to be Corn-ered! 1024 811 Cooking Aboard with Jill

This month I am featuring two recipes that are corn based.  The first is my favorite Fair food which is Corn Dogs.  I love corn…

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Christmas in Germany: Try These Nostalgic and Delicious Family Favorites!

Christmas in Germany: Try These Nostalgic and Delicious Family Favorites! 768 1024 Cooking Aboard with Jill

This month I am featuring a holiday brunch recipe.  It is Virginia’s Sausage-Apple Ring.  What I love about this recipe are the sweet and savory…

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Cooking Ahead with Jill: Thanksgiving Dinner is No Match for Preparation!

Cooking Ahead with Jill: Thanksgiving Dinner is No Match for Preparation! 577 443 Cooking Aboard with Jill

Here are my favorites for Thanksgiving that have already been published.  They include Clam Dip,  Spatchcock Turkey, Ina’s Herb Apple Stuffing Casserole, Slow Cooker Orange…

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It’s No Trick! Treat Yourself with These Simple, Delicious Comforts

It’s No Trick! Treat Yourself with These Simple, Delicious Comforts 1024 546 Cooking Aboard with Jill

My first recipe for this month is Pesto.  The name Pesto, comes from the Genoese verb “pesta.”  As you may know, pesto is one of…

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