I have to admit that as I was concocting this recipe, I was a little doubtful of how well this soup would be received. Then everyone (even my baby grandson) voluntarily took seconds. The Old Man went in for thirds.
Continue reading Thyme & White Wine Cauliflower Soup
The one thing I never see in other people’s grocery carts is any of the wonderful array of winter squashes. Not that I’m nosy or anything.
Continue reading Lentil & Rice Stuffed Winter Squash
As much as I love making sourdough breads, there are many times that I realize I haven’t prepped my starter in time to do the baking I want or need to do. Bless the person who figured out how to make active dried yeast.
Continue reading Whole Wheat & Milk Bread
Our hot summers have the up-side of providing the ideal conditions for growing heat-loving veggies like tomatoes and eggplant. How fortuitous that they taste so good together!
Continue reading Chicken Roasted with Eggplant and Tomato
You know the old saying “close only counts with horseshoes and hand grenades”? Well, close is seldom close enough when it comes to certain foods, it’s either get the real-deal or go home and make it yourself.
Continue reading Fennel & Leek Loukaniko (Greek Sausage)
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)
No self-respecting Greek will return home from Greece without a large stash of dried Greek Oregano in their luggage. Try explaining that one to a customs officer.
Continue reading Greek Oregano (Origanum vulgare var. hirtum)
Garden Sage is an all-in-one plant offering both looks as well as functionality. Spires of tubular, lavender colored flowers sit above a sea of grey-green and fragrant leaves in masse each spring. And of course, those leaves become a tasty addition for your kitchen spice rack.
Continue reading Garden Sage (Salvia officinalis)
I’m honestly surprised that my family hasn’t sprouted wings, yet. We do eat a lot of chicken. No, really. A. Lot.
Continue reading Roast Chicken with Artichoke Hearts & Greek Peperoncini
I have to say, I honestly feel sorry for anyone who’s never had the opportunity to eat a fresh fig. If that’s you, don’t despair, you still might be able to grow your own, even if you’re not in the ideal climate.
Continue reading Fig (Ficus carica)
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