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Dorothy Dean presents: Tortilla soup with chicken, just in time for Cinco de Mayo

Mon., April 30, 2018

This festive soup is the perfect complement to your Cinco de Mayo menu. Loaded with flavor and texture, it’s savory, colorful and fresh – sure to knock your socks and sombrero right off.

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Dorothy Dean presents: Asparagus shines in spring tart

Tue., April 17, 2018

Think spring – and green – with this vibrant puff pastry topped with asparagus spears and rich rich.

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Dorothy Dean presents: Deep-fried deviled eggs

Tue., April 3, 2018

These aren’t your grandma’s deviled eggs. This is an addictive mash-up of creamy and crunchy.

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Calling all home cooks: The Spokesman-Review and Yoke’s Fresh Markets are sponsoring a Dorothy Dean recipe contest

UPDATED: Tue., April 3, 2018

Recipes must be original and adapted from or inspired by Dorothy Dean.

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Dorothy Dean presents: Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Wed., March 21, 2018

So good, you’ll forget you’re eating cauliflower.

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Dorothy Dean presents: Greek meatloaf with tzatziki sauce

Tue., Feb. 20, 2018

A spin on a childhood staple, this Greek meatloaf is tender, juicy and full of flavor.

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This Valentine’s Day, create a bouquet of apple roses

Tue., Feb. 6, 2018

Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, a drizzle of caramel sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, who needs a Valentine?

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Dorothy Dean presents: lettuce wraps

Tue., Jan. 9, 2018

These Asian lettuce wraps make for an easy, guilt-free meal that’s satisfying and packed with flavor.

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Dorothy Dean presents: the bloody Caesar to celebrate National Hangover Day and National Bloody Mary Day

Wed., Dec. 27, 2017

While bloody marys are a great “hair of the dog” drink, I find their Canadian cousin, the bloody Caesar, to be far more flavorful and refreshing.

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Dorothy Dean presents: Kid-friendly and super-cute cornflake wreaths

Tue., Dec. 12, 2017

With the salty, chewy crunch from the cornflakes and ooey-gooey sweetness from the marshmallows, these easy to make treats are utterly delicious.

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Dorothy Dean presents: Beer-can chicken on the grill

Tue., Aug. 8, 2017

This technique creates a juicy, flavorful bird that’s adorned with crisp, evenly browned skin. It can also be made in the oven.

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Dorothy Dean Presents: Slow-cooker cheesecake is a real stunner

Tue., Aug. 1, 2017

It basically steams in the slow-cooker, creating a silky, smooth, luscious cheesecake. And the gradual cooling ensures a crack-free top.

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Dorothy Dean presents: Easy blueberry ice cream

Tue., July 25, 2017

Blueberry season is here. And one of the best ways to enjoy the sweet little sapphire gems is in freshly made homemade ice cream.

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Orange zest boosts the flavor of these ginger-spice cookies

Wed., April 26, 2017

Think gingersnaps on steroids – not because of their size, but because of their big flavor.

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Goodbye Dorothy Dean: Woman who served as last home economics specialist at The Spokesman-Review dies at 89

Wed., Nov. 2, 2016

Margaret Heimbigner, the last woman to serve as The Spokesman-Review’s “Dorothy Dean,” has died at 89.

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Dorothy Dean turns 80

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 13, 2015

The Spokesman-Review’s beloved homemakers service was launched this week in 1935

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Commemorating Dorothy Dean with updated recipes

Wed., Sept. 9, 2015

October marks 80 years since the start of The Spokesman-Review’s beloved Dorothy Dean Homemakers Service. The newspaper launched the service in 1935 with a test kitchen and cooking school. Recipe leaflets and a telephone hotline were also part of the popular program.

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Dorothy Dean-inspired dish a rich, juicy holiday option

Wed., Dec. 3, 2014

With crispy, crackling skin and intense flavor, roast duck makes a rich main dish for holiday dinners. But the element that makes it so succulent is also what makes it seem so intimidating. Duck is such a fatty bird.

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Dorothy Dean recipes offer great tips to round out a meal

Wed., Dec. 3, 2014

Holiday dinners aren’t complete without appetizers, desserts and drinks. So here are a few more favorite Dorothy Dean holiday recipes from The Spokesman-Review archives to round out your menu.

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Brighten gray days with Dorothy Dean’s Frosted Orange Drops

Wed., April 6, 2011

Advertising in the newspaper for latest release of vintage Dorothy Dean recipe leaflets left Marilyn Ottinger hungry for a long lost recipe. Ottinger, who now lives in Bothell, Wash., remembered a recipe for frosted orange cookies that she loved. We found it in the “Cookies Galore” leaflet from 1974.

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