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Roasted Romaine Wedges with Feta, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Capers
This is another dish that you can modify according to what you have in your fridge - anchovies would work, as would Parmesan, or walnuts,...
Jan 19, 2018


Bonus Recipe: Irish Potato Cakes
This is a good way of using up mashed potatoes, either as an afternoon snack or as nibbles with drinks. It is also a delicious side for...
Dec 5, 2017


Buffalo Brussels Sprouts
The world is definitely split down the middle between Brussels sprout lovers and haters. I am firmly on the side of the aficionados and...
Dec 2, 2017


Beet Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette
This is stand-bye for anyone who likes beets. The vinaigrette is poured on while the beets are still warm from the oven and the cumin in...
Nov 26, 2017


Baked Tomato Salad with Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing
I had end of season tomatoes that didn't taste like much that I wanted to use but this is actually a good mid-winter salad, something to...
Oct 17, 2017


Bonus Recipe: Zoodles with Avocado Sauce
Both L. and my sister think that zoodles are an appaling name and L. has forbidden me from using it such is his disdain, but that is what...
Sep 11, 2017


Recipe: Burrata with Heirloom Tomato and Basil
My original plan was to make a simple, basic Caprese but to substitute Burrata for the usual Mozzarella. As I was getting ready to...
Sep 10, 2017


Recipe: Baked Tomatoes Provençale
This is one of those easy-peasy, versatile recipes that it is nice to have in one's repertoire. Obviously it is best with delicious,...
Jan 27, 2016


Recipe: Daikon Radish Salad with Umeboshi Sauce
This looked strangely like sashimi on the plate which was a somehow a bit odd but, taste-wise, this was a delicious dish where everything...
Jan 22, 2016


Bonus Recipe: Holiday Canapes - Waffle Iron Socca (Which Can Also Be Blini)
​My first husband used to take me to stay with his family in the South of France and they introduced me to traditional socca. They would...
Dec 15, 2015


Bonus Recipe: Holiday Canapes - Burrata and Tomatillo Bruschetta
I am always on the lookout for recipes with tomatillos because I love them but never quite know what to do with them besides make salsa...
Dec 14, 2015


Holiday Canapes Ideas
Throughout the year, I keep a list of food ideas or links to recipes that I might want to make at some point; I have a subsection of...
Dec 8, 2015
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