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 [...]

My honey was making us a tasty treat for dinner tonight – pork carnitas – and I was looking for a tasty little something to put alongside them. I came across a fabulous food blog called Homesick Texan, which offered up an amazing sopapilla recipe… http://homesicktexan.blogspot.com/2007/01/sopapillas-with-side-of-honey.html the picture just doesn’t do it justice… they are [...]

Filling: 1 medium head white cabbage 2 cups rice ground beef/turkey ground Italian sausage 1 egg 1½ Tbsp mayonaise spices to taste Sauce: ½ cup butter (1 stick) ½ large onion – chopped 3 large carrots – chopped 1 can tomato paste 1½ cups water Wash & core cabbage. Place in a large pot & [...]

This sounds so simple – and it is – but it tastes fabulous! 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 pkg. soft tofu 1 med. head cabbage – savoy or napa work well 3 carrots – shredded 2 cloves garlic 1.5 Tbsp. oyster sauce water splash of mirin cooking wine optional ingredients 1 Tbsp. minced leek Put [...]

1 container (6 oz.) low-fat plain yogurt, preferably Greek-style 1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup orange juice 1 Tbsp. grated or finely chopped ginger 2-3 garlic cloves 1 tsp. ground coriander 1/2 tsp. turmeric 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts or thighs 1 Tbsp. canola oil Salt and white [...]