Monthly Archives: April 2016

Thai Celery Salad

You don’t often come across something this simple to toss together and this tasty. I was doubtful of the whole thing, right up until I tasted it. Now, whether we’re having Thai Pork Stew for dinner or not, we will … Continue reading

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Parfait! Coney Dog Sauce

Fun fact: Coney Dogs are called Coneys because the town fathers in Coney Island in the early parts of the 20th century passed a law prohibiting restaurants from advertising “hot dogs” out of the fear that good minded folk would … Continue reading

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Avocado Tuna Curry

I was meeting Barb and Mira for lunch and coffee and a good, long chat. Only thing was, Both Barb and Mira were back on the whole Whole 30 thing. Again. What to bring that would be tasty, tempting, and … Continue reading

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Brûléed Lemon Tart

It’s a mystery. Rich and I are both convinced that we left our kitchen flame thrower at Golnaz’s house. Heck, even Golnaz is pretty certain we left it there, after we totally failed to get it to work for crème … Continue reading

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Spicy-Sweet BBQ Pulled Pork

So. I bought this recipe magazine as a joke for my very favorite mom-in-law, who kinda (secretly) hates pitch in dinners. But, as it happens, there were a lot of interesting ideas packed into those pages, so I ended up … Continue reading

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Portuguese(ish) Tuna

Stop! Do not go there. I am fully aware that this is not an authentic Portuguese recipe; I did not take the time to make the pimenta moida (Portuguese red pepper sauce) for the marinade or the finished sauce. I … Continue reading

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Parfait! Manicotti Crêpes

While out east visiting my sister, I proudly presented her with a ‘crêpe rake’ – a simple kitchen gadget that I find makes the act of forming nice looking crêpes a snap. Of course, being my big sister, her crêpes … Continue reading

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