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Parsnip and Parmesan Bruschetta with Arugula

Karney Family Recipes Posted on July 15, 2023 by Mark KarneyJuly 15, 2023

This unique appetizer is absolutely wonderful. It makes use of the underused and somewhat unknown vegetable, parsnips. I started using parsnips in my cookery several years ago. The first time I served this appetizer was several people’s first exposure to … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Appetizers, Vegetarian | Tagged parsnips

Red Currant Crostini with Goat Cheese

Karney Family Recipes Posted on June 12, 2023 by Mark KarneyJune 12, 2023

When we bought our current house, there was a currant and a gooseberry bush on the edge of the garden, and these bushes are still there and producing a crop of berries every year. I never really used them for … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Appetizers, Vegetarian

Spicy Cocktail Nuts

Karney Family Recipes Posted on June 12, 2023 by Mark KarneyJuly 15, 2023

I got the original recipe from my friend Paul Kalmes and modified it as I usually do. (I can’t help myself!) I have rosemary growing in my herb garden about 8 or 9 months out of the year, so this … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Appetizers, Holidays, Snack Foods, Vegetarian

Butter Bean Appetizers

Karney Family Recipes Posted on June 12, 2023 by Mark KarneyJune 12, 2023

I’ve been trying to work more beans into our diet as they are a very healthy source of both protein and fiber. This appetizer was inspired by a Jacques Pepin recipe. It went over very well when I made it … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Appetizers, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged appetizer, Beans

Spinach Balls

Karney Family Recipes Posted on June 12, 2023 by Mark KarneyJune 12, 2023

This is one of our oldest appetizer recipes and dates to the first years of our marriage. It’s still a great appetizer.

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Posted in All, Appetizers, Vegetarian

Ukrainian Stuffed Cabbage

Karney Family Recipes Posted on June 12, 2023 by Mark KarneyJune 12, 2023

It seems like every country in Eastern Europe has its own version of stuffed cabbage. Natalie learned this from her mother, who we think got it from her dad’s mother, who, of course, was Ukrainian. It’s a bit different from … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Main Entrees, Ukrainian

Natalie’s Sloppy Joes

Karney Family Recipes Posted on June 12, 2023 by Mark KarneyJune 12, 2023
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Posted in All, Barbecue, Beef, Main Entrees, Picnic

Natalie’s Meat Loaf

Karney Family Recipes Posted on June 12, 2023 by Mark KarneyJune 12, 2023

This is my “gold standard” for meatloaf. That, and a pile of mashed potatoes, and I am happy.

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Posted in All, Beef, Main Entrees | Tagged meatloaf

Crown Roast of Lamb

Karney Family Recipes Posted on June 12, 2023 by Mark KarneyJune 12, 2023

Jared always makes this for Easter. It is one of several main dishes on our Easter table.

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Posted in All, Holidays, Main Entrees | Tagged Easter, lamb

Zucchini Pasta with Pecorino

Karney Family Recipes Posted on June 12, 2023 by Mark KarneyJune 12, 2023

I love this recipe because it lets the flavor of garden-fresh zucchini shine through. I usually make this in summer when I have fresh zucchini from the garden. It is a wonderful summer meal.

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Posted in All, Main Entrees, Pasta, Vegetarian | Tagged pasta, zucchini

Avocado Salad Dressing

Karney Family Recipes Posted on June 12, 2023 by Mark KarneyJune 12, 2023

I came up with this dressing for a shrimp salad, but it would work on a variety of salads. It’s a heavy dressing and ideal for a main-dish salad.

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Posted in All, Salads, Sauce & Condiment, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged avocado, salad dressing

Quick Caesar Dressing

Karney Family Recipes Posted on June 12, 2023 by Mark KarneyJune 12, 2023

Nothing beats a well-made Caesar Salad dressing. Authentic recipes are often made in the salad bowl with fresh egg yolks. Since I think it is wise not to eat raw eggs and since I don’t usually have pasteurized eggs on … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Salads, Sauce & Condiment, Vegetarian | Tagged Caesar salad, salad dressing

Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Appetizer

Karney Family Recipes Posted on January 7, 2023 by Mark KarneyJanuary 29, 2023

I make a lot of smoked salmon appetizers, especially in the summer, and another go-to for us is Smoked Salmon Spread with fresh slice baguettes. But an occasion came up where I needed an appetizer that was gluten and dairy … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Seafood | Tagged appetizer

Linguine With Clam Sauce

Karney Family Recipes Posted on October 22, 2022 by Mark KarneyJuly 15, 2023
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Posted in Main Entrees, Pasta, Seafood | Tagged clams, pasta, seafood

Roasted Delicata Squash

Karney Family Recipes Posted on November 28, 2019 by Mark KarneyApril 18, 2022

The roots of this recipe are from a Masterclass I took online from Alice Waters. Delicata squash is a wonderful light winter squash. It doesn’t keep as well as other winter squashes so the availability is usually limited. If you … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian

St. Louis Seasoning

Karney Family Recipes Posted on June 21, 2019 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

When Natalie and I go to St. Louis to visit Kevin, Katy, Evan, and Nicholas, we usually have breakfast at one of the First Watch restaurants. They are a breakfast/lunch-only restaurant and their menu is unique with fresh and healthy … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Rubs, Seasonings, & Marinades | Tagged First Watch, Seasoning

Beware Kosher Salt!

Karney Family Recipes Posted on April 20, 2019 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

Now, there is really nothing wrong with Kosher Salt except for the fact there are two distinctly different types, and if you use the wrong kind you will really mess up your recipe. When we so to St. Louis to … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Tips & Techniques

New Section on Tips & Techniques

Karney Family Recipes Posted on April 20, 2019 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

I decided to depart from the “recipes only” format and add a section on cooking tips and techniques. Now, that the kitchen remodeling is done and we have a nice new kitchen, I am spending more time honing my cooking … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Tips & Techniques

Huevos Whatever

Karney Family Recipes Posted on February 1, 2019 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

We were caught in a January Polar Vortex with temperatures in the minus range and I needed to drive Natalie to work since her car wouldn’t start. I knew I had part of a loaf of multigrain bread left for … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Breakfast, Mexican, Vegetarian | Tagged eggs, huevos, Mexican, tortillas, tortillas huevos eggs, vegetarian

Fritatta with Avocado, Cucumber and Arugula

Karney Family Recipes Posted on January 25, 2019 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

When Natalie and I travel we often stay at Marriott Couryard’s and usually have breakfast in their Bistro. My favorite item on the breakfast menu was their eggwhite frittata. They have changed their menu and still offer the frittata, but … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Breakfast | Tagged arugula, avocado, breakfast, cucumber, frittata

Summer Potato Salad With Tomatoes and Olives

Karney Family Recipes Posted on July 14, 2018 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

Here’s a potato salad that makes use of summer vegetables and is lighter than traditional potato salad and should hold up better in the heat because it contains no mayonnaise or eggs. It’s also delicious! I found the basic recipe idea … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Picnic, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged olive, picnic, potato, potato salad, tomato

Grandma Jeanne’s Calico Beans

Karney Family Recipes Posted on June 9, 2018 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

We have been blessed to live in a friendly and loving neighborhood since the boys were very young, and participated in many picnics and parties with our neighbors. Everyone had their specialty item, and Charlotte Welch always made a pot … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Picnic, Side Dishes | Tagged baked beans, Beans

Towne Shoppe’s Hamburger Soup

Karney Family Recipes Posted on February 18, 2018 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

Years ago, there was a Soda Fountain/Magazine Shop in downtown Barrington called the Towne Shoppe. I think it had been there forever. There was the typical long counter that you would find in a Soda Fountain along with the requisite … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Main Entrees, Soups | Tagged hamburger, sausage, soup

Pureed Celery Root

Karney Family Recipes Posted on December 22, 2017 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

We are always looking for new vegetables and interesting ways to serve them. Celery root or celeriac is a root vegetable that probably most people aren’t familiar with. It is rich in fiber and vitamins and has less than half … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Chili Cheese Balls

Karney Family Recipes Posted on December 16, 2017 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

We made this recipe quite often in the past and recently made it again and remembered how good these cheese balls were. This is a relatively easy recipe to make and a bit different than the usual fare. They are … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Appetizers, Holidays, Snack Foods, Vegetarian

Asian Turkey Burgers

Karney Family Recipes Posted on September 8, 2017 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

When we went to St. Louis to view the 2017 eclipse, Kevin and Katy built a party around the event and served these luscious Asian Turkey Burgers. They reminded us of our Porkies (Barbecued Pork Patties) on this site, but are probably a … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Main Entrees, Poultry | Tagged asian, burger, turkey

Oven Dried Tomatoes

Karney Family Recipes Posted on August 27, 2017 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

Dried Plum Tomatoes are absolutely luscious. The drying process intensifies the flavor and sweetness. These dried tomatoes freeze well and pulling out a package in the dead of winter, returns you instantly to the taste of fresh tomatoes from the … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Salads, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged dried tomato, plum tomato, roma, tomato, vegan, vegetarian

Tortellini with Castelvetrano Olives, Grape Tomatoes, & Basil

Karney Family Recipes Posted on April 30, 2017 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

Castelvetrano olives are a real joy. I discovered them in the Olive Bar at our local Heinan’s grocery store and have become addicted. They are buttery in flavor and not overly salty. They are great for snacking or in recipes. (Buy … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Main Entrees, Pasta, Vegetarian | Tagged castelvetrano olives, olive, tomato, tortellini

Croutons (For Soup or Salad)

Karney Family Recipes Posted on April 9, 2017 by Mark KarneyJune 12, 2023

There is nothing like freshly made croutons to add the perfect finishing touch to a soup or a salad. I’ve been making these for a while and never thought much of it. I recently made them with soup for my … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Breads, Rolls, & Crusts, Salads, Soups | Tagged Croutons, salad, soup

Apple Bran Nut Muffins

Karney Family Recipes Posted on January 19, 2017 by Mark KarneySeptember 4, 2020

This is one of my favorites for a quick, healthy breakfast. I developed this recipe when the boys were young to try and come up with a muffin that wasn’t loaded with sugar, saturated fat and empty calories. It has … Continue reading →

Posted in All, Breakfast, Cakes & Cookies, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged apple, bran, breakfast, muffin, vegan

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