September 2, 2012

Imam Bayildi is one of the most well-known Turkish “Zeytinyagli” Olive Oil Dishes.

August 26, 2012
avocado

Avocado fries are utterly addicting.  You may love your French fries or even zucchini fries...

August 21, 2012
figs

The muse of seasonal cooking was looking out for me the other day when a neighbor casually...

August 20, 2012
pancetta

Pancetta wrapped dates are a quick and easy appetizer that are great for entertaining. ...

August 18, 2012

I got to experiment making another anju (alcoholic side dish) called kimchi jeon (korean pancakes)...

August 17, 2012

Methi Malai Murgh is awesomely tender kebab marinated in cream cheese and kasoori methi/fenugreek...

August 16, 2012
meatball

Spiced lamb meatballs are a flavorful bite-sized dish.  Remember those feta truffles I wrote...

August 16, 2012
feta

These easy feta cheese truffles from The Galley Gourmet can be made for any occasion.  Fresh...

July 30, 2012

It's tomato season, so keep it simple while cooking. No need to make heavy sauces with all...

June 24, 2012

One of my favorite appetizers to serve is Spanakopita. Spanakopita is a very traditional Greek...

June 22, 2012

This recipe is based on one by Emeril Lagasse.

June 22, 2012

 This cannellini bean and rosemary brandade is simplicity itself to make. Present it in a nice...

June 22, 2012

The 1st figs of the season are here, so we're serving them simply with semi-aged Pecorino (...

June 14, 2012

A fabulous summer appetizer is fried zucchini or squash blossoms, lightly battered, golden &...

June 10, 2012

Plunging a stick in food was a genius idea – I sincerely wish we could thank the person who...

June 8, 2012

The crisp, peppery flavor of fresh picked radishes pair perfectly with a wedge of creamy pecorino (...

June 7, 2012
Cannellini Bean and Rosemary Brandade

It took a long time for me to understand that just because a recipe is simple, doesn’t mean...

May 23, 2012

Stuffed lemons with tomatoes, anchovies, basil & mozzarella is a delicious antipasto and...

May 20, 2012

The wifey was in charge of making the kids' afternoon snack and surprised us all with a pretty...

May 17, 2012

So here is an embarrassing admission. We have lived in Southern California since September of 2008...

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