Once upon a time, people had the time needed to prepare more time-consuming meals for dinner. Bwahahahahahahahahaha!!! Yeah… right.
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Creamy Tuna Pasta
I will never tire of hearing my children’s angelic voices asking me “Mom, what’s for dinner?” Just kidding, it got old as soon as they learned the phrase.
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During our last trip to visit family in Greece, we were as usual, fussed over by my mom’s sister. My Thea (Aunt) Nitsa is an amazing cook, so being fussed over by her means you are in for a treat and will not be allowed to leave without being thoroughly stuffed.
Continue reading Lemon-Mustard Baked Chicken and RiceChicken Stifado (Greek Chicken and Onion Stew)
It could be a bazillion degrees outside, but once the sun starts setting earlier in the evenings as autumn gets into full swing, my taste buds undergo a subtle but distinct shift to craving warm and filling comfort foods. I gladly surrender to this change.
Continue reading Chicken Stifado (Greek Chicken and Onion Stew)Super Easy Southwest Style Bean Soup
Cooking is a form of relaxation for me. However, sometimes I want to relax on the couch, thank you very much. You want dinner? Open a can!
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Every so often I do a little grocery shopping in my own pantry. I’m sure many of us find ourselves in the same position: you buy an ingredient that you only need a little of and then the rest sits there for ages waiting for you to remember it’s there.
Honest to Goodness Turkey Gravy
Hello, I’m Dorie, and I’m a gravy snob. I do not need a support group to get over it, thank you very much.
Scottish Cock-A-Leekie Soup
You will likely never eat a truly traditional cock-a-leekie soup. The reason is right there in the name. Sometimes it’s just best not to worry about it.
Chicken Roasted with Eggplant and Tomato
Our hot summers have the up-side of providing the ideal conditions for growing heat-loving veggies like tomatoes and eggplant. How fortuitous that they taste so good together!
Tahini & Garlic Crusted Roast Chicken
I eat tahini straight from the jar. I don’t have a problem, unless you tell on me. Please don’t tell on me.
Chicken Roasted with Brussels Sprouts & Tomatoes
I used to hate Brussels Sprouts when I was a kid. I don’t know why I decided to buy some and try cooking them myself several years ago. I’m honestly not sure why I do a lot of things, but oh well, it turned out to be a good decision!
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Roast Chicken with Artichoke Hearts & Greek Peperoncini
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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Fresh Tomato & Basil Pasta
I have noticed time and again that the best combinations of flavors happen to be with foods that are in season together. It’s not that other combos don’t work, they just don’t work as well.
Burgundy-Garlic Roast Chicken
Somewhere in human culinary history, someone made some “rules”. Some were good. Some leave me scratching my head and wondering why.
Roast Chicken with Garlic & Carrots
Someone once uttered the phrase “that’s too much garlic.” It was like they were speaking English, but the words just didn’t make sense. What is this thing “too much garlic?” Is this even possible?!
Easy Cheesy Salsa Chicken
You know you’re from California if you are a Mexican food snob. Yes, I know other states have a lot of Mexican influences in their cuisine, but that doesn’t mean it’s good. Just kidding! (not really)
Greek Lemon & Herb Roasted Chicken
My brain tends to get a multitude of ideas roaming around in it all at once. Much of the time those ideas have nothing to do with each other, but when I’m hungry those random thoughts start to coalesce around the concept of eating something. Shocking, I know.
Avgolemono Soup (Greek Egg & Lemon Chicken Soup)
I am home with a sick kid today. I want him nowhere near me because I hate getting sick (does anyone like it?). On the other hand, there’s that whole motherly love thing that drives me to want to take care of him. Is there any better cure-all than chicken soup? I think not.
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Roast Chicken with Greek Pepperoncini
Our church holds a Greek “food festival” at the end of summer each year. It has grown in epic proportions over the past few years, but during its smaller days our community would wrap up all the festivities (and work) with a relaxing luncheon on Sunday after church.
Turkey “Shepherd’s Pie”
Turkeys are some pretty big birds. Roast one, and you’ve got yourself enough turkey to last until you start gobbling. Or maybe crying. Yep, probably crying. Don’t despair, help is here in the form of a modern twist on an old recipe.
Mostly Greek 