These candied sweet potatoes with the surprising addition of lemon were on my Thanksgiving buffet this year. They are so delicious I believe they will find a permanent place on my Thanksgiving menu for many years to come. If you are not familiar with this acclaimed southern Chef and cookbook writer, Edna Lewis, you can…
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Roasted Leg of Lamb and Potatoes Dressed Down with Zest
Have you ever seen a food photo which looks so delicious you know you just have to try it? That’s what happened to me recently when I saw a photo of a roasted leg of lamb in a unique cookbook gifted to me by my son and daughter-in-law several years ago . (I admit the…
Happy Hanukkah 2020! Latkes Through the Years!
2010 (the first year of my Dinner at Sheila’s blog) Frying and draining the latkes for Hanukkah in Maryland 2011 More latkes in Maryland…getting fancy with the dreidels! And my favorite homemade applesauce! If you want it pink the secret is cooking really red ones with the skin on. 2012 Dinner for two in Maryland…
Greek Chicken and Potatoes (revisited)
This is one of my all time favorite recipes for roast chicken and potatoes! I recently made it again and decided it was worthy of posting some of the pics I couldn’t resist taking. After all, isn’t a picture worth a thousand words? Seriously, this dish is not only bursting with flavor from the familiar…
Everything Potato Wedges
Who doesn’t love potato wedges roasted in the oven with olive oil, salt, and pepper? Next time you make them try sprinkling on some Everything Seasoning to give them a bit more deliciousness. You could make your own everything seasoning or you can pick up a jar of Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel…
A Hanukkah Dinner for 2018
In our home it isn’t Hanukkah without at least one holiday dinner of brisket, latkes, and homemade applesauce during the eight night “Festival of Lights”. This year we were thrilled to have good friends with us to share a holiday dinner. After lighting the menorahs we began with some light appetizers, ensuring room for the…
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…
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…
Mashed Potatoes for the Annual Christmas Dinner for the Homeless
Yesterday I was one of so many in our Jewish community who contributed in various ways to a home cooked Christmas Dinner for the Homeless in San Luis Obispo. It is a huge undertaking by members of the Jewish community with support from United Way to help provide a delicious holiday meal, entertainment, and…
Sunday Brunch
Leftovers from these roasted potatoes, fennel, carrots and onions became hash browns for brunch on Sunday. Just added some green onions and red pepper and browned in butter! Served with sunny side up eggs and fresh Valencia orange juice squeezed by hand (literally, no juicer of any kind here) by my husband! Bought the Valencia’s…