This recipe for Sheet-Pan Chicken with Sourdough and Bacon should definitely be on your Fall Bucket List of dishes to make this season! It is featured in the October issue of Food and Wine magazine. The chicken roasts on a peppery bed of potatoes, red onions, and crispy fat basted homemade croutons. Delish! The bread,…
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Barley, Bean and Vegetable Soup with Polish Sausage
Every now and then the only thing I want to eat is a richly flavored hearty bowl of soup…and this reinvention of Ina Garten’s Lentil Sausage Soup fits the bill. In this version I have substituted 1 cup of barley plus 1 -15 oz can of chili beans for the lentils, and replaced the sausage with…
Peruvian-Style Chicken with Green Sauce
I was first introduced to Peruvian food while living in Maryland years ago. There were several Peruvian restaurants in the area from a casual neighborhood fast food Peruvian spot to more formal gourmet restaurants. My son actually is the one who introduced us to this cuisine when on one of his visits from LA he…
Hobo Pack Chicken Fajitas
Hobo packs aren’t just for campfires, says Justin Chapple, whose recipe for these Chicken Fajitas you see above. Make-ahead, mess-free and fun to eat, they are his summer-party go-tos! You must try them! Hobo -Pack Chicken Fajitas (adapted from Justin Chapple, Better Home and Gardens, August, 2017) (recipe serves 4, or 2 very hungry diners)…
Zucchini Lasagne
I created the delicious (happy to say) Zucchini Lasagne you see above when my intention was really to make a recipe I came across in a magazine for Grilled Zucchini Parmigiana. But, a funny thing happened on my way to making it… I’m nothing if not impulsive and determined. I realized in my haste to make…
Marinated Herbed Feta, Tzatziki, Pita, Olives, and more…
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…
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…
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…
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…