January 2019 – Mostly Greek

Kalamata Olive & Tomato Roast Tri-Tip

Posted on January 30, 2019October 20, 2021 by Dorie

20190129_140634sercdfg I got a new kitchen toy for Christmas that needed to be broken in. I also had a beef tri-tip sitting in the refrigerator needing to be cooked. I’m thinking there could be a connection here.

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Ham & Pea Pasta

Posted on January 27, 2019October 20, 2021 by Dorie

20190126_093937dtrfg Each year around Christmas I’ll buy a ham. Ironically, we never eat it for Christmas dinner. I just get it because I want ham and that’s usually the best time to find a good one.

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Roast Chicken with Artichoke Hearts & Greek Peperoncini

Posted on January 23, 2019October 20, 2021 by Dorie

20190101_160823 I’m honestly surprised that my family hasn’t sprouted wings, yet. We do eat a lot of chicken. No, really. A. Lot.

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Simple Tomato Soup

Posted on January 22, 2019October 20, 2021 by Dorie

20190121_211913 One of the greatest ironies in life is that tomato soup season does not coincide with tomato season. I think it’s proof that God has a twisted sense of humor. Either that, or a great deal of faith that we would be able to figure something out.

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That Moon!

Posted on January 21, 2019September 25, 2019 by Dorie

20180719_203824 There are a handful of movies that my family has watched repeatedly to the point of being able to recite the entire script. One of them is “Moonstruck” starring Olympia Dukakis and Cher. A Greek and an Armenian playing Italians? It’s okay, Armenians and Italians played Greeks in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” so it balances out.

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Almond (Prunus dulcis)

Posted on January 18, 2019January 26, 2023 by Dorie

20190117_163855 Just think, you could make almond butter, kourambiethes, seasoned snacks, and more from your own home grown almonds. You’ll even get beautiful blossoms and feed the bees, to boot!

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That’s Not Smoke (This Time)

Posted on January 15, 2019September 25, 2019 by Dorie

20190110_070035 Anyone who has lived in California’s Central Valley is familiar with this phenomenon: it rains, the sun comes out, you can’t see where you’re going the next morning.

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Cheesy Crab Dip with Artichokes & Greek Peperoncini

Posted on January 14, 2019October 20, 2021 by Dorie

20190113_201048 It’s the early 90s, Berkeley, Ca. I’m being treated to a nice dinner at Skates On The Bay, a surf-and-turf restaurant literally on the San Francisco Bay. We order the crab and artichoke dip with focaccia bread. I was hooked.

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Apple (Malus domestica)

Posted on January 10, 2019September 25, 2019 by Dorie

20181013_090953 I wonder if the old saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” works if we are talking about apple-pie, or Milopita (Greek apple cake)? Maybe??

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Easy Weeknight Spareribs

Posted on January 9, 2019October 20, 2021 by Dorie

20181128_184043 There are a couple of staples that my spice cabinet is never without because they help make meal prep so much easier. One is an “Italian Seasoning” salt-free herb blend, and the other is a vegetable and spice mix. Blend them together with a little olive oil and you have an instant rub for every roast or chicken feast.