Peanut Cookies Did you ever wonder whom your favorite chefs admire? If they are good cooks or chefs, they must really be in the position to ferret out the good stuff for us. Well I admire Ina Garten because her recipes work. She tests her recipes before she springs them on … [Read more...] about Peanut Cookies
Sweet Potato Hash
Sweet Potato Hash Memorial Day is coming. Yeah, a three-day holiday. That usually means people will be coming. What to fix? What to fix for a crowd? What’s easy? Brunch. … [Read more...] about Sweet Potato Hash
Spicy Spinach Dip
Spicy Spinach Dip I had some left over pine nuts from my angel hair pasta with feta and pine nuts so I thought I would use them up by making spicy spinach dip. I thought this was an ideal place for them. Pine nuts are a little pricey so I did not want to waste one … [Read more...] about Spicy Spinach Dip
Really Good Green Beans
Really Good Green Beans I started to call these the best green beans in the world. Then I started to call them mmmmmm green beans, or no more gloppy soup green beans. Then I just decided to call them really good green beans. … [Read more...] about Really Good Green Beans
Shrimp with Orange Chipotle Cream
Shrimp with Orange Chipotle Cream I made angel hair pasta with feta and pine nuts two weeks ago for my Greek fix. Now what better way than a little chipotle cream to calm the Mexican craving, a little nod to Cinco de Mayo. … [Read more...] about Shrimp with Orange Chipotle Cream
Worcestershire Sauce
Homemade Worcestershire Sauce What made a person get up one morning and say, “I know, I’ll put stinky fish sauce and tamarind together and make a delicious condiment.” … [Read more...] about Worcestershire Sauce
Angel Hair Pasta With Feta and Pine Nuts
Angel Hair Pasta With Tomatoes, Feta, and Pine Nuts As soon as you can get your hands on some flavorful tomatoes, make this dish. It is so quick you won’t believe it. The hardest part is the prep. This dish is probably the “poster-child” for mise en place. It goes together … [Read more...] about Angel Hair Pasta With Feta and Pine Nuts
Quick Pickles
Don't Pickle Me I have taken a lot of flack for making my own condiments. Their argument was how much do you use? My argument is even if it was just a little when you wake up in the morning and you can’t see, and your face and feet are swollen, and you feel lethargic even a … [Read more...] about Quick Pickles
Panko Crusted Fish
Panko Crusted Fish I strive to put delicious food on the table with minimal amount of work. This dish is so easy if you have all the ingredients. I see no reason someone just learning could not make this dish. It fits the easy criteria. … [Read more...] about Panko Crusted Fish
