Seasonal Vegetables

Broccoli & Leek Frittata

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Dorie

I’ve grown broccoli in my garden off and on over the last few years, with varying levels of success. This last year was incredibly successful. Almost regrettably so. So. Much. Broccoli.

Pickled Green Almonds

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Dorie

You’ve likely heard the phrase “timing is everything”. I can’t think of any better way to describe making this traditional treat from Greece and the Middle East.

Melitzanosalata (Greek Eggplant Dip)

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Dorie

Eggplant is one of those vegetables that can elicit a love-it or hate-it kind of response (my mom loves it, my dad hates it, it’s a mixed marriage). I have learned that the key is all in how it’s prepared. So let’s prepare it right, shall we??

Vegetable Scrap Broth

Posted on April 16, 2022April 29, 2022 by Dorie

I have to admit, I’m both saddened and embarassed at the amount of vegetable scraps that I have let go to waste in my lifetime. They deserved so much more respect than I gave them. Yes, scraps.

Buttery Roasted Baby Potatoes with Carrots

Posted on March 31, 2022April 1, 2022 by Dorie

Once upon a time, the only potatoes you could find in the grocery store were baking potatoes. These potatoes were good. But remember the old saying “variety is the spice of life?” Yeah.

Garlic & Rosemary Mashed Potatoes

Posted on March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 by Dorie

I’m a comfort food type of person. While I can fully appreciate a gourmet meal, there is just something to be said about those “simple” foods that taste like home. But simple doesn’t have to mean boring.

Prasopita (Greek Leek and Feta Pie)

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Dorie

Leeks were almost completely unknown to me until adulthood. They are not a commonly used item here in the U.S., which is really a shame. I say it’s time for that to change!

Cream of Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Dorie

Repeat after me: Broccoli can taste good without being smothered in a sea of goopy, fake cheese. And I don’t mean that you should smother it in a sea of goopy, real cheese, either.

Lahanodolmades (Greek Cabbage Rolls with Avgolemono Sauce)

Posted on January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 by Dorie

I was not a fan of Greek grape-leaf dolmades when I was a kid, but I have thankfully gotten my act together. However, cabbage rolls are just as good… and so much bigger!