12 Saturday Dec 2020
Posted in Bread, Breakfast, Herbs, Lunch, Make Ahead, Parmesan, Spices, Vegetarian Option
Not a very sexy title, is that? I was going to call it “The Tale of Two Coils” but, I decided a straight-forward, actual description was the way to go. So here we are. And it’s a pretty delicious place to be. This is my basic, go to roll dough recipe, but with options! Continue reading
01 Friday May 2020
Posted in Brunch, Cheese, Lunch, Vegetarian
Eggs, flour, milk and cheese, cheese, cheese! What’s not to love? It goes together in a flash, into the oven and wait…it’s the longest 30 minutes you may ever spend! Continue reading
20 Thursday Sep 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Fruit, Gluten Free, Lunch, Make Ahead, Shrimp, Vegetarian
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bacon, fresh herbs, Haas avocados, horseradish, jalapeño peppers, ketchup, lime juice, onion, Shrimp, Worcestershire sauce
This is a nice alternative to the typical shrimp cocktail. Also, it has dill. Dill is an underused herb and it’s a great foil for shrimp. Ketchup adds a little touch of sweetness and the lemon juice adds a nice little acidic bite…balance. It’s all about balance, Baby! Continue reading
25 Saturday Aug 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Imitation Crabmeat, Lunch, Main Course, Make Ahead, Peaches, Snacks
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chile flakes, cilantro, fresh Thai basil, imitation crab meat, lemon zest, lime juice, mayonnaise, Onions, Peaches, sweet peppers, Tomatoes
We had a wonderful weekend with The Middle Progeny, The Unbound Reader, who were kind enough to interrupt their busy lives and bring our brilliant granddaughter to the Carolinas. After they left, the house seemed quiet…too quiet, so I rummaged around in the fridge and ran across some of the leftover Peach-o de Gallo. Continue reading
07 Thursday Sep 2017
For years I’ve seen Croque-Monsieur on menus and thought, “hmmm, a grilled cheese made into French toast…” Thanks, but I think I’ll pass. Then, I had this version…with béchamel…mmmm. Continue reading
13 Tuesday Jun 2017
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Lunch, Main Course, Make Ahead, Salads
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balsamic vinegar, black olives, Bread, cucumbers, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, garlic granules, honey, olive oil, pickled peppers, pita bread, radishes, Scallions, Tomatoes, wine vinegar
Panzanella or Fattoush? That is the question. In reality, they are pretty much the same salad…and yet, not. That makes no sense, does it? At their roots, they are both bread salads, with good veggies tossed in. But it is all about the bread or the pita, and with this version, you don’t have to choose between the two…Fattoush-azella! Continue reading
26 Wednesday Apr 2017
Posted in Garlic, Gluten Free Option, Lunch, Main Course, Make Ahead, Slow Cooker, Soup, Supper, Vegetables, Vegetarian Option
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Bread, broth, Carrots, garbanzo beans, Garlic, herbs, kale, kielbasa, Leeks, onion, parmesan cheese, sweet potato, Tomatoes
The Tuscans have their Ribollita. The Galicians have their Caldo Gallego. The Lisbonites have their Caldo Verde. And we, have this “Souppa”. Most cultures have some similar soup, a simple, nutritious, inexpensive and delicious soup or stew, using what’s on hand. This is peasant food, at its very best. Continue reading
23 Sunday Apr 2017
Posted in Appetizers, Corn, Gluten Free, Lunch, Main Course, Make Ahead, Onions, Peppers, Tuna, Vegetarian
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cherry tomatoes, cilantro, Corn, English cucumber, fresh tuna, Garlic, Haas avocados, jalapeño peppers, lemon juice, lime juice, red onion, sweet pickled peppers
Yesterday The Goddess very pointedly told you not to use oily fish for ceviche. Clearly, she’s not to be trusted. Because today, here she is, using tuna in ceviche. So, it turns out that tuna (and I have used salmon—horrors!) is really quite lovely in ceviche. Continue reading
10 Monday Apr 2017
Posted in Brunch, Desserts, Fillings, Lunch, Main Course, Make Ahead
Crêpes are wonderfully flexible, but not eaten nearly enough. They seem to have become passé. They’re no longer as exotic or sexy, as they once were. And, it’s a damn shame, I tell you. So let’s bring them back. Continue reading
13 Friday May 2016
Posted in Breakfast, Eggs, Gluten Free, Lunch, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Supper, Vegetarian
This was supper today. This is pure comfort. It’s been a long day, I was tired and I had leftover garlic rice, a nice, plump ripe avocado, eggs and onion and these flavors are crazy good together. This is a great breakfast and dish, too. MMMmmmm…. Continue reading
