I served this Marinated Herbed Feta and the Tzatziki pictured above as part of a Mezze Platter before a Greek dinner with friends over the weekend. Mezze, ( there are various spellings depending on the region), is defined broadly as small, savory dishes served as appetizers or accompaniments to alcoholic drinks in Greek or Middle…
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Shrimp in Yellow Curry
I have not cooked with curry much at all. It could have something to do with the fact my husband is not a fan. However, I decided this Shrimp in Yellow Curry you see above was worth a try to see if I can change his mind. I have ordered a similar dish I really…
Tomato-Peach Salad with Fresh Basil and White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Summer and salads! They go hand in hand! At this time of year when the peaches are at their best I love to add them to salads. This salad I prepared recently with red ripe tomatoes and juicy fresh peaches from the Farmers market. You want somewhat firm but ripe peaches, not too…
A Red, White and Blue Dessert for the 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July! We celebrated at home this year, having recently returned from a wonderful trip to Michigan where my youngest brother hosted a family reunion at his home near the the lake. We play bocce every Tuesday with our neighbors throughout the year at a nearby park. When we moved to our new…
Ina’s French Potato Salad
Over Memorial Day weekend I made this French Potato Salad to go along with my bbq ribs. Instead of the Vermont Potato Salad which I adore I decided to make this lighter version which is equally delicious. French Potato Salad has no mayo, but is instead mixed with with a simple vinaigrette, and then tossed with…
Deviled Eggs
How about whipping up some deviled eggs for your picnic, backyard party, or outing this Memorial Day weekend? Everyone loves deviled eggs! It is the perfect finger food, a delicious bite to stave off hunger while you are waiting for the food to come off the grill, super easy, quick to make, and can be…
Santa Maria Grilled Tri-Tip
With Memorial Day weekend around the corner I thought I would post this recipe for Santa Maria Grilled Tri-Tip I made some time ago. Tri-Tip is cut from the bottom sirloin. If cooked properly ( black-on-the-outside, pink-on-the-inside), it produces a very flavorful and juicy piece of beef. There are numerous recipes available in California, and…
Three-Cup Chicken
It’s been awhile. My husband and I have been back east for two weeks visiting family and friends on a long overdue trip, and it was so great to see everyone. With stops in PA, DC, VA, and MD it was quite a busy couple of weeks, and especially nice to be back in the…
Quick Tomato Sauce
Sometimes simple is best! And with good ingredients, simple allows the true flavors to shine through. Trying to come up with a quick dinner the other evening, while hungry for pasta, I found this recipe for Tomato Sauce in The Tuscan Sun cookbook, a favorite of mine for Italian dishes. With few ingredients and a super…
Salade Nicoise
Recently I prepared this Salade Nicoise for a lunch meeting my husband was hosting at our home. The original recipe is from an issue of Bon Appetite Magazine for Salmon Nicoise. The last time I made it I used fresh salmon, along with substitutions for ingredients I didn’t have on hand since it was…