I didn’t get to enjoy this treat much when I was a kid. Once I got a home with a yard large enough, I planted a sour cherry tree just so I could have it when I wanted. That took care of that!
Continue reading Greek Sour Cherry “Spoon Sweet” (Vissino Glyko tou Koutaliou)
I may have mentioned once or twice how much I’m not really fond of summer simply because of the heat here. I have made a bit of a truce, though, because that heat makes all sorts of yumminess possible.
Continue reading Yemista (Greek Stuffed Tomatoes & Peppers)
I eat tahini straight from the jar. I don’t have a problem, unless you tell on me. Please don’t tell on me.
Continue reading Tahini & Garlic Crusted Roast Chicken
If I try hard enough, I could probably make an even richer, creamier, and more indulgent dessert than this. But I would have to try pretty hard.
Continue reading Decadent Dark Chocolate & Cherry Ice Cream
If you’ve ever worked with phyllo dough, you know that you’ve got limited time to use it before it turns into a flaky, dried out mess. All is not lost.
Continue reading Portokalopita (Greek Orange & Phyllo Cake)
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!
Continue reading Chicken Roasted with Brussels Sprouts & Tomatoes
I planted a very specific variety of cherry tree just so I could make two things: a Greek cherry brandy, and honest-to-goodness old fashioned cherry pie. I guess I’m a serious do-it-yourselfer.
Continue reading Classic Cherry Pie
At some point someone stole muffins and turned them into greasy, gut-bomb, cupcakes-in-disguise. It’s time to steal them back. You’re welcome.
Continue reading Lemony Blueberry Muffins
Once upon a time I had some leftover salmon. And some ginger. Oh yeah, cilantro, too. Green onion was also there. They invited lime juice over and got together to have a party.
Continue reading Ginger & Cilantro Salmon Cakes
There’s a scene in one of the Peter Rabbit stories where a sneaky fox tricks a silly duck to bring him a variety of herbs. What the duck doesn’t realize is that he intends to cook her eggs with those herbs!
Continue reading Dill & Leek Scrambled Eggs
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