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.
Continue reading Easy Weeknight Spareribs
As soon as we get into serious winter weather (or at least what passes for it here), I start to think almost fondly of summer. Almost. Remember, it’s stinking hot here.
Continue reading Winter Squash Yemista
Raise your hand if you are a fan of the PBS series “Antiques Roadshow”! You know, the one that makes you start thinking about dumpster-diving and yard-sale stalking for the chance to find treasure. Okay, put your hand down now, you look silly with it up while looking at your screen.
Continue reading The “Grandmother Clock”
This is easily the most photographed plant in my garden. With a generous supply of the most luscious, peachy-pink blooms in a classic, cabbage rose form, it is easy to understand why.
Continue reading “Ambridge Rose” (Rosa ‘Ambridge Rose’)
Bring these to your next get-together and you may never be without an invitation to a party again. Try not to be offended that you may only be invited for the sweets.
Continue reading Greek Brandy Confections
Any time I think about getting pictures of the boys with a department store Santa, a scene from the movie “A Christmas Story” pops in my head. It’s the one where Ralphie realizes how long the line is to see Santa Claus, and all you hear are screaming kids. No thanks.
It never fails, holiday meals around here leave us with a plethora of leftovers. After a while, I begin to resent the space they take in my refrigerator, but they’re also too good to let go of.
Continue reading Leftovers “Shepherd’s Pie”
There are a whole lot of pumpkin pie recipes out there, and as far as I’m concerned, most of them are kind of just meh. Overly sweet, weirdly smooth, and lacking any flavor other than cinnamon, that’s not much of a recommendation.
Continue reading Good Ol’ Pumpkin Pie
These treats need to come with a hefty warning. Don’t breathe in, don’t breathe out, don’t laugh, snort, cough, sneeze, or do anything else similar while eating them. Oh yeah, and don’t wear black.
Continue reading Kourambiethes (Greek Almond Shortbread)
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!
Continue reading Rosemary Tri-Tip with Roasted Vegetables
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