Rachel Linden

Rachel Linden is a novelist and international aid worker whose adventures in over fifty countries around the world provide excellent grist for her writing. She is the author of Ascension of Larks, Becoming the Talbot Sisters, and her most recent Read more

January 2020 Updates from Debbie

Bacon Potato Pierogi

These pierogies have a tender, pasta-like dough on the outside, and creamy, tangy potato and bacon filling on the inside. Serve these Polish dumplings as a main course or an appetizer.

January 2020

With the devastating fires happening in Australia, January’s giveaway grand prize will be a $250 donation to ONE of these three charities of your choosing and in your name along with a signed copy of the new paperback edition of Read more

Cranberry Rosemary Chicken

This delicious Cranberry Rosemary Chicken bakes in its marinade, making it a simple recipe that is very impressive. Serve it over rice, mashed potatoes, or creamy polenta for a guest-worthy main dish that is free of refined sugars and deceivingly Read more

Bacon Wrapped Dates

These impressive (and deceptively easy to make!) appetizers are bursting with salty and sweet flavors. They are the perfect accompaniment to a glass of wine before dinner, or to add to a brunch or party spread.

2020 Goals

I’m a huge proponent of making lists. In fact, one of my own personal commandments is: “Thou shall not be listless.”  I have an old and fading list of all my dreams written on a light-blue notepad, which includes family Read more