Soup, Salads and Sandwiches

New England Clam Chowder

Makes 12 cups Ingredients 7 slices of bacon, diced 2 cups yellow onion, small dice 1 cup celery, small dice 1 cup carrot, small dice 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced 1/3 cup flour 3 tablespoons [...]

Manhattan Clam Chowder

Makes 8-10 cups Ingredients 7 slices bacon, diced ¾ cup yellow bell pepper, small dice 1 cup yellow onion, small dice ½ cup celery, small dice ½ cup carrot, small dice 1 Tablespoon garlic, [...]

Turkey and Brie Pockets

This recipe is from my "Thanksgiving Remakes" segment which aired on Fox Q13 Morning News on November 21st, 2011. My idea was to help you use your Thanksgiving leftovers in a way that's creative, [...]

Sushi Sandwiches

This is Sushi your kids will love! Sandwiches re-invented, pressed and rolled into fun Sushi bites! Ingredients Sliced sandwich bread, with the crust cut off Fillings: turkey, sliced or cut into [...]

Pita Pockets

Move over lunch bunch, your kids will love these simple, delicious and home made Pita Pockets. Ingredients Whole wheat mini pitas tuna fish + relish meatball + ketchup + shredded mozzarella [...]

Fingerling Potato Salad

Serves 6 This recipe was featured as part of Jill's "Farmers Market" television segment on Fox Q13 morning news. Ingredients 4 ½ cups fingerling potatoes, washed and halved 1 ½ cup [...]

Northwest Chef Salad

Serves 4 Dressing Ingredients ¾ cup mayonnaise (you can use olive oil mayo) 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon ketchup 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon sweet relish pinch of salt and [...]

Chilled Corn Soup with Tomato Basil Relish

Serves 4 Tomato Basil Relish Ingredients 2/3 cup tomato, chopped 2 teaspoon jalapeño, diced 4 teaspoons lime juice 4 teaspoons yellow onion, minced 1 Tablespoon Basil, [...]

Greek Burger

Makes 4 burgers Make Ahead: Up to one day ahead, make the sauce and form the patties, keep covered in the fridge. Ingredients 1/3 cup canola mayonnaise ¼ teaspoon heaping minced garlic 2 [...]

Buffalo Style Burger

Makes 4 Burgers The Slaw (you can use 1 ¼ cups of pre-shredded cabbage mix if needed) Ingredients 2 Tablespoons canola mayonnaise ¼ cup blue cheese, crumbled ¼ teaspoon lemon juice pinch [...]

The Hot “Dawg” Bar

It's March Madness and my Washington Huskies are on their way to the final four. I've created three different types of hot dogs, the Rebounder, the 3 Pointer, and the Full Court Press. I like to keep [...]

Lucky Clover Pizza

Serves 4-6 Make Ahead: Up to 1 day ahead make pizza following steps 1-3, keep lightly covered with plastic wrap in the fridge. Ingredients 2 pounds pizza dough (regular, whole wheat [...]

Heart Beet Blue Cheese Salad

Makes 4 Make Ahead: Up to 2 days ahead, make blue cheese dressing, hard boil egg peel and dice, wash and cut lettuce (place lettuce in a bowl or plastic bag with a damp paper towel over the lettuce [...]

Golden Raisin Curried Chicken Salad

Makes 20 bite size appetizers Make Ahead: This recipe can be made up to 1 day ahead, cover with plastic and keep in the fridge until ready to use. Ingredients ¼ cup green onion, chopped [...]

Jill’s Guilt Free Chili Recipe

Makes 12 cups This recipe with only 9 grams of fat per serving, with sour cream (I’m using Greek Yogurt) and cheese, rivals the store bought/ restaurant chili at 28 grams per serving. So dig in [...]