Dig in (Phrasal verb): 1. To delve into 2. To begin to eat heartily 3. To begin work with great determination
Fruity Greek Salad is a summer salad sensation. Sweet and tart, salty and satisfying. Pretty to look at, simple and fast from fridge to table. Fresh lemon juice, olive oil, feta cheese and mint kiss the salad with bright Greek flavors. Adding fruit to green salad is an easy way to add more fruits ‘n […]
Simply roasted eggplant dip with olive oil, fresh lemon juice and caramelized onions makes a great appetizer with crunchy vegetables and pita chips. One of my favorite cookbook authors, Claudia Roden, calls it “poor man’s caviar”. In her book, Simple Mediterranean Cookery, Claudia describes this dip as the most popular way to eat eggplant all […]
A few weeks ago, my book club met before dinner, drinking wine and nibbling on dips like this Spicy Spinach Artichoke Dip. A great addition to the usual cheese and crackers, it’s a delicious appetizer or centerpiece surrounded by crackers, baguette slices and raw veggies. Vary the ingredients to suit your taste: Use lower fat versions […]
Celebrate May and Mother’s Day with these easy four ingredient, dark chocolate truffles. Not too sweet, but rich and satisfying, these two bite candies require no baking or special equipment. Best of all, dark chocolate truffles are also gluten free, dairy free and vegan. (For you Cinco de Mayo fans, check out my favorite […]
