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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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.
Continue reading Cheesy Crab Dip with Artichokes & Greek Peperoncini
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
I never realized how much my mom likes… no, loves this pie until a few years ago when I didn’t make it for one of our holiday dinners. I haven’t heard the end of it since.
Continue reading Apple-Spice Minced Pie
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