Tag Archives: olives

Slattern’s Spaghetti

Posted on October 27, 2021 by tbuzzee

Nigella Lawson posted her take on the classic pasta putanesca (whore’s pasta), which she renamed Slattern’s Spaghetti; more or less a literal translation. The thing is… Nigella kept the anchovies and, yeh, I know they are supposed to dissolve in … Continue reading →

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Antipasto Pesto Tortellini Salad

Posted on May 5, 2021 by tbuzzee

So, yeh. In truth, you could use any pasta in this lovely little salad, but I figured, “Hey! I have the pesto tortellini from Trader Joe’s; why not just run with the theme?” And it was good. Likewise, you could … Continue reading →

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An Old New! Take on Tuna Salad

Posted on June 6, 2019 by tbuzzee

I was leafing through a magazine while traveling and came up with a really tempting looking – and sounding salad. Instead of a more traditional vinaigrette method, this salad – based on a recipe from The Silver Palate Cookbook – … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Dirty Martini Cheese

Posted on December 14, 2018 by tbuzzee

Do you like Vodka? Olives? Cheese? Well, then settle down and read on, have I got a cheese appetizer to see you through the holidaze and beyond! Cream cheese whipped with sliced Spanish olives, seasonings, and… vodka!?! Yeah, youbetcha! This … Continue reading →

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Even Newer! Best! Thousand Island Dressing

Posted on June 27, 2018 by tbuzzee

Today’s post, and tomorrow’s, are both kinda Parfait! (repeat) recipes, except… I’ve switched some ingredients out here and there, mebbe changed my method a wee, tiny bit, and, now, I think they deserve to stand on their own. Take this … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Dirty Martini Cheese Spread

Posted on December 1, 2017 by tbuzzee

You need this recipe to help you get through the holidaze. Cream cheese, olives, a dab o’ mayonnaise, a few other tasty bits, and then… Vodka! What part of martini did you not get? Though, I guess you might could … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Caprese Za!

Posted on August 26, 2016 by tbuzzee

It’s late August in North America and, even if you don’t have a big pot o’ basil on your front porch and a local family farm practically begging you to take their tomatoes off their hands; you more than likely … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Puerto Rican Pork Roast

Posted on July 1, 2016 by tbuzzee

No. I do not know if this is authentically Puerto Rican, or if Don Struble, the no doubt very nice person who shared the recipe I originally found on Allrecipes.com back in 2009, is actually Puerto Rican; but I do … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Dirty Martini Cheese Spread

Posted on October 23, 2015 by tbuzzee

I cannot believe I don’t make this more often; it is dead simple to toss together, wicked tasty, and even folk who don’t care for olives seem to like it. Winning, right? We were having folk over for dinner, and … Continue reading →

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Parfait! New! Improved! Best! Thousand Island Dressing

Posted on April 12, 2013 by terry

See, here’s the deal; when I was a kid, Thousand Island Dressing was THE salad dressing for me – Pfeiffer’s, Kraft, or, if I was very lucky, Marie’s; who also make another big fave of mine – blue cheese dressing. … Continue reading →

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