Slow Cooked Barbeque-Beer Beef Tri Tip
At one point I had three electric slow-cookers, but I’m down to two now. One would think that having this many would mean that I use them a lot. One would think that, now wouldn’t they?
Whiskey & Onion Beef Tri Tip
I had you at whiskey, didn’t I?
Kalamata Olive & Tomato Roast Tri-Tip
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.
Rosemary Tri-Tip with Roasted Vegetables
As much as I like to cook, I also like having meals that can come together with as little fuss as possible. What can I say? I’m a bit busy!
Burgundy-Garlic Roast Tri-Tip
If you’re not from California, especially Central California, you can be forgiven for not knowing about beef tri-tip. What was once considered a sub-par cut of meat mostly reserved for ground beef has now become a highly sought after slab of tastiness, but only if you know how to prepare it.
Ginger Beef Noodle Soup
My family likes to eat at a local Chinese restaurant owned by a man nicknamed Homer (Homer, as in the ancient Greek author). He got this nickname decades ago by a family friend of ours (who happened to be Greek) who was Homer’s sponsor when Homer immigrated here from China. I have no idea what … Continue reading Ginger Beef Noodle Soup
Greek Grape “Spoon Sweet”
Give me a fruit, any fruit, and I’ll show you how Greeks turn it into dessert.
Jam & Jelly Making Basics
As I have added more recipes for making jams and jellies, I began to realize I was repeating myself. A lot. I already do that as a teacher all day long. It’s not fun.
Prasopita (Greek Leek and Feta Pie)
Leeks were almost completely unknown to me until adulthood. They are not a commonly used item here in the U.S., which is really a shame. I say it’s time for that to change!
Lahanodolmades (Greek Cabbage Rolls with Avgolemono Sauce)
I was not a fan of Greek grape-leaf dolmades when I was a kid, but I have thankfully gotten my act together. However, cabbage rolls are just as good… and so much bigger!
Mostly Greek 