I owe you all an apology. I’ve been sitting on this amazing recipe for quite some time without sharing it with you and that’s just rude. I’ll try not to let it happen again!
Continue reading Fried Calamari Steaks with Chunky Marinara and Kalamata Olive Sauce
I decided (wisely?? foolishly??) to redo the website format of mostly-greek.com. So what that really means is that I just finished sitting on my behind for seven hours rearranging almost EVERYTHING here. However, I think this new format is far better both for the visitor as well as myself. I hope you agree!
I had an “embarrassment of riches” situation. Thanks to a deal at Costco and a generous neighbor, I had a bunch of wild salmon (no complaints). I also had a ton of pesto due to a prolific planting of basil (also no complaints).
Continue reading Roast Salmon with Pesto
It’s easy to get into a rut with something like breakfast. It’s early, the caffeine from your coffee hasn’t kicked in. Your family hasn’t had a meal in a while. It’s not a good start.
Continue reading Tomato & Pesto Egg Cups
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.
Continue reading Pickled Banana Peppers
Earlier this spring, the Old Man and I went to a concert at a local theater. The band was Neil Young with Crazy Horse, the theater was a historic building from the late 1930s.
Continue reading They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To
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.
How far back into your childhood can you remember something from? Real memories, not just recreations of stories you have heard from others. It’s tricky to know for sure, isn’t it?
Continue reading House Hunting, Part II
Sourdough. It’s what’s for dessert. Trust me on this. And it comes with peaches. Peaches are good.
Continue reading Peachy Sourdough Cake
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.
Continue reading Kalamata Olive & Feta Spread
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