I still remember my first experience with tapenade. It was in Phoenix, AZ, at a little restaurant called Mamma Mia’s near my office. They brought out some fresh bread with olive oil… with stuff in it. I had no idea what it was… but it was sooo good. And now I know that it is [...]

Hummus is one of those foods that most people either love or hate. Those that hate it often do so because the only hummus they have had is so bland and flavorless! I now offer you a hummus that has plenty of flavor, and a wonderful texture. And it’s so easy. Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas [...]

1.5 cups melted clarified butter 1/2 cup oil 40 leaves phillo dough 4 cups finely ground nuts – your preference cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, etc to taste 1.5 cups evaporated cane juice (sugar) 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 Tbsp brown rice syrup or honey Mix butter and oil.  Cut dough to the shape of the [...]

For the big party last weekend I made the meat sauce… but I also made a vegetarian sauce for those that don’t eat so much meat. As today is Tami’s birthday, and she requested the recipe, here it is! olive oil 1 med. sweet onion 5 cloves garlic – minced 6 roma tomatoes 2 cans [...]

I came across a dilemma today. I picked up a large green tomato at the CSA farm today, and I had no idea what to do with it. Yes, there are the traditional fried green tomatoes, but after the breakfast we had today, that just didn’t seem like the best idea. So, to google I [...]

This is a version of Greek Spanikopita that our family loves. phyllo/filo pastry 1 package frozen spinach – thawed & drained 1 package crumbled feta cheese (plain or seasoned) 1/4 medium sweet onion 3 slices leek -minced 2 tsp. minced garlic 3 eggs 1 Tbsp. crushed oregano 1/2 Tbsp crushed basil 1/8 tsp crushed tarragon [...]

These are a make-at-home version of falafel gyros. pita bread – 1 for every person garden burgers – 1/2 for each person tzaziki sauce shredded lettuce or spinach sliced onion tomato wedges crumbled feta cheese Pan fry the garden burgers in a dry skillet until warm and starting to brown. Cut them into chunks. Warm [...]