02 Thursday Apr 2020
Posted in Herbs, Gluten Free, Condiments, Vegetarian, Make Ahead, yogurt
I have no idea if you would ever find this on a dinner table in Turkey. But, it has those flavors and I think, any Turkish cook might approve. For me, this is a stand-over-the-sink-and-eat-with-a-spoon-type of condiment. Continue reading
29 Wednesday Jan 2020
Posted in Main Course, Oregano, Pasta, Shrimp
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black pepper, butter, chicken broth, dry white wine, Garlic, grape tomatoes, lemon zest, olive oil, onion, Oregano, orzo, panko, parmesan cheese, parsley, Shrimp, summer squash
The original recipe is from Southern Living Magazine. But, we were introduced to this delicious dish at a friend’s house. These are the kinds of friends you want to have! We came almost an hour late and they still fed us. And Laurie shared the recipe…a good friend, indeed. Continue reading
23 Saturday Nov 2019
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Don’t purchase pre-made poultry season. Homemade is less expensive, it’s head-and-shoulders above the purchased stuff and it’s easy-peasy to do. I thought I would pass along my current version of poultry seasoning. I use this for fried chicken, all chicken really, as well as turkey. It has evolved over the years and will probably continue to evolve. That’s how I cook. Our tastes change and so should our recipes. Continue reading
29 Sunday Sep 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Mediterranean Flavors, Oregano, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
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Dijon mustard, dried oregano, Garlic, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, vegetable oil, wine vinegar
Recently I had the privilege of breaking bread, well pita, with an incredibly talented and sharp woman. Her family has been a part of our lives for over two decades! Where does the time go? Anyway, we dined at Mythos, in Burlington, Ontario. The dinner was delicious, but their Greek salad was divine. Continue reading
12 Thursday Sep 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Herbs, Lamb, Mediterranean Flavors
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broth, Carrots, fresh herbs, lamb should chops, Mushrooms, onion, red wine, sliced garlic, Spices, tomato paste
I know we’ve talked about this before…I am a dyed-in-the-wool lamb lover. It’s special and it’s delicious. Lamb tends to be a bit more expensive than beef or pork, but shoulder chops are an economical option. They can be fried quickly, but braising them really develops some lovely flavors. Continue reading
11 Wednesday Sep 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Herbs, Potatoes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
I’ve never met a potato that I didn’t love. Potato versatility is, without a doubt, endless. But, what the Greeks do with potatoes, is heavenly. These are the perfect side dish. And on a busy day, they go together so quickly, you can easily make them for dinner. They are perfect with a nice lemony, roasted chicken. Or better yet, buy a supermarket roasted chicken. Sometimes life just needs to be that easy. Continue reading
25 Sunday Aug 2019
Posted in Condiments, Gluten Free, Herbs, Seasoning, Vegetarian
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This is one of those wonderful seasoning blends that you’ll use on all sorts of things. Herb Salt makes pretty much everything taste better, particularly potatoes. But, don’t limit yourself. Try it on everything…you might want to spare that cheesecake, but if it’s savory…. Continue reading
03 Saturday Aug 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salad Dressing, Sauces, tarragon
It’s been awhile since I’ve had a fling. Yes, The Spicy Honey is aware of my dalliance and he approves. Right now, you’re wondering just what kind of blog post this is, aren’t you? So, my dear gutter-minded-friends, I’m talking about tarragon and mustard! And the ultimate question—is it a sauce? Or is it a vinaigrette? Continue reading
26 Friday Jul 2019
Posted in Cheese, Chives, Eggplant, Garlic, Gluten Free, Herbs, Leeks, Main Course, Make Ahead, Roasting, Shrimp, Vegetarian Option
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bacon, bell peppers, dry white wine, Eggplant, Garlic, herbs, olive oil, parmesan cheese, Shrimp, Spices
You know I adore eggplant. I don’t think I’ve ever met an eggplant dish I didn’t love. I’ve been thinking about stuffed eggplant, so I decided that today was the day. I was heading down the vegetarian path, adding lentils to give us that meaty texture. Then, I took another path…. Continue reading
23 Sunday Jun 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Potatoes, Salads, Vegetarian
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balsamic vinegar, Celery, Dijon mustard, dry herbs, Garlic, hard-boiled eggs, olive oil, prosciutto, Russet potatoes, Scallions, sun-dried tomatoes, toasted walnuts
The Goddess is experimenting, yet again. Potato Salad is one of her favorites and one of her favorites to “mess” with. When the bag of sun-dried tomatoes dropped out of the cupboard and the prosciutto package slid out of the fridge…well, you don’t need to be hit by a Vaporetto to see the signs! Continue reading
