Recipes

Pickled Banana Peppers

Posted on August 21, 2018October 28, 2021 by Dorie

20180819_124811 Who picked a peck of pickled peppers? I did! Except I honestly don’t know how much a peck is. I think it might be a lot.

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Basil Pesto

Posted on August 19, 2018October 28, 2021 by Dorie

20180818_110820 If the original creator of pesto was still alive, it would be on my bucket list to find them and give them a long, garlicky kiss of thanks. I owe the quality of my gastronomic life to that person.

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Peachy Sourdough Cake

Posted on August 13, 2018October 28, 2021 by Dorie

20180715_195712 Sourdough. It’s what’s for dessert. Trust me on this. And it comes with peaches. Peaches are good.

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Feta & Kalamata Olive Stuffed Peppers

Posted on August 10, 2018October 28, 2021 by Dorie

20180801_162925 I’ve had a lot of peppers from the garden lately, and as much as I like to eat them, after a while I kind of want to shake things up a bit. Yes, there can be too much of a good thing.

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Kalamata Olive & Feta Spread

Posted on August 9, 2018October 28, 2021 by Dorie

20180808_204236 When I’m entertaining I want appetizers that can be made in advance and pack a lot of flavor. Chips and dip just doesn’t cut it. This spread does.

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Old Fashioned Peach Ice Cream

Posted on August 6, 2018October 28, 2021 by Dorie

20180713_162054 Ah summer, I don’t quite know what to do with you. You’re hot and sweltering and uncomfortable. Yet I love what you give me. I guess I’ll keep you for now.

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Dolmades (Grape Leaves Stuffed with Rice & Herbs)

Posted on August 4, 2018April 8, 2021 by Dorie

20180715_170443 I was once complimented on my grape leaf rolling skills by an older lady at our church. This was a woman that prepared pans full of perfectly rolled bundles, and made sure everyone saw how good hers were. I was flattered!

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Whiskey & Onion Beef Tri Tip

Posted on July 31, 2018October 28, 2021 by Dorie

20180730_213052 I had you at whiskey, didn’t I?

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Tomato Stuffed Summer Squash

Posted on July 21, 2018October 28, 2021 by Dorie

20180721_073324 Talk to any experienced gardener and they will tell you that if you plant summer squash you will likely never starve. So now the trick is to figure out what to do with all of them. I’m here to help.