Foodie Friday … Orzo with Everything
This is a version of a recipe my younger sister, JoAnn, introduced to me many years ago. There are many similar recipes out there, but this one is a mish-mash o...
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Foodie Friday … Leigh’s Lemony Pasta
My friend, Leigh, made this delicious pasta for our book club gathering a while back and I’ve made it numerous times since. It’s a winner! 4 to 5 It...
Wandering Wednesday … A Trip to California Wine Country
My nephew got married a few weekends ago in a beautiful ceremony atop a mountain with a stunning view in Oakville, California. The anticipation of the fun I wou...
Foodie Friday … Chicken Biryani
Pre-pandemic, my nephew, Noah, and I were texting about an episode of Chef’s Table that featured Asma Khan and her amazing looking biryani recipe. We vowe...
Foodie Friday … No Recipe Pasta Puttanesca
I got these gorgeous tomatoes from my friend, the Harts, and I really felt like having pasta. I always have capers and kalamata olives in my pantry, so why not ...
Early Foodie Friday (Cinco-de-Mayo) …. Chicken Enchiladas
I got this recipe while watching Magnolia Table and decided to make it, with a few of my own tweaks, for my friends who were coming down to play mahjongg last n...
Motivational Monday … pre-Paddy’s day
This is my first St. Patrick’s Day as a full-fledged Irish citizen!I am proud to have dual citizenship in two great countries! May your troubles be less,a...
Foodie Friday … Mayo on protein??
A friend of mine gave me a recipe for mayonnaise marinated salmon, then I saw this recipe on the NY Times cooking website (sorry, you need a subscription) and t...
Foodie Friday … Miso Tahini Cod
Most nights I make the same tried & true recipes over and over, as I’m sure you do too, and it’s always good … but there are sometimes tha...
Foodie Friday … baked artichoke
I love artichokes and, when in season, have one at least once a week. In the past I’ve always steamed them in the microwave and served with a garlic mayo ...