I made this soup on a whim to use up scraps from another recipe. I uttered the words “oh my God!” when I tried it. I may have thrown in another term, too, but I’m keeping this site “G” rated.
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Cherry-Amaretto Chocolate Mini Cakes
I will admit that I am a bit of a cake snob. And judging by how much cake is often left over after any get-together I can see that I am not alone.
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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?!
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Tomato and Seafood Pasta Sauce
In all honesty, I don’t cook seafood as often as I would like to eat it. I really need to work on this.
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Paximathia (Greek Biscotti)
Every Greek woman I know has their own version of this Greek staple, so why should I be any different?? And every one of us thinks our own is the best, and of course we’re all correct. Of course.
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Roast Lamb with Potatoes
Greeks like to joke about the song “Mary Had a Little Lamb” by noting that it’s in past tense. Had.
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Clam Chowder
Portland, Oregon, circa 1981. My parents and I are dining at a swanky hotel restaurant. I order clam chowder and am served something that can only be described as nectar of the gods.
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Cheesy Eggs with Salsa
When you buy large quantities of certain foods, you may find yourself questioning your ability to judge how much you actually needed of said certain food. Then you find yourself questioning how to use up said certain food.
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Baked Greek Giant Beans (Gigantes Plaki)
My mom pretty much hates beans. My dad loves them. It’s a mixed marriage.
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Keftedes (Greek Meatballs with Raisins and Pine Nuts)
One of the wonderful (i.e. infuriating) things about traditional dishes is pinning down a set recipe. Then there are those baffling steps that make you wonder why they are even done. In the end it comes down to whom you asked, which region they are from, and what they even like as to what information and advice they give you.
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