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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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Welcoming the Autumn Breeze with Tasty Shrimp and Fancy Cheese!

Welcoming the Autumn Breeze with Tasty Shrimp and Fancy Cheese! 1024 680 Cooking Aboard with Jill

Last month I featured my take on Pacific NW Clam Chowder while discussing our recent trip to Washington State.  The food you can expect to…

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Don’t Clam Up! Enjoy a Taste of the Pacific Northwest!

Don’t Clam Up! Enjoy a Taste of the Pacific Northwest! 1024 704 Cooking Aboard with Jill

Dave and I are now home from a fun trip to Washington State.  Because we live on the East Coast, I prefer to add the…

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This “Comeback Sauce” Will Have You Coming Back For More!

This “Comeback Sauce” Will Have You Coming Back For More! 1024 608 Cooking Aboard with Jill

This month I made both recipes in my galley.  The Creamy Shrimp Rice Crackers required no use of the stove or oven.  The Pork Sliders…

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Easy Summer Meals You Can Make Anywhere!

Easy Summer Meals You Can Make Anywhere! 1024 768 Cooking Aboard with Jill

Last month my friend Linda suggested I might write about the differences when cooking in a galley on a boat versus at home.  I thought…

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Start Memorial Day Weekend With Some Delicious Appetizers!

Start Memorial Day Weekend With Some Delicious Appetizers! 827 855 Cooking Aboard with Jill

Dave and I just returned from a long-overdue trip home to Oregon. It had been two years since we saw my father in person. What…

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Inspired Springtime Sensations & Spirited Waffles!

Inspired Springtime Sensations & Spirited Waffles! 1024 611 Cooking Aboard with Jill

My first recipe for this month is Grand Marnier Belgian Waffles.  These are a delicious and light breakfast or brunch treat and you can have…

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