Dig in (Phrasal verb): 1. To delve into 2. To begin to eat heartily 3. To begin work with great determination
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 […]
Almond biscotti is a crunchy Italian cookie with a short ingredient list you can customize and enjoy anytime of day. I love biscotti and have been searching for a foolproof recipe with maximum flavor. Biscotti takes more time than your average cookie, because it’s baked twice. But I promise you: it’s worth the effort!!! The […]
Use your slow cooker to make this easy, lighter tasting chili featuring boneless chicken instead of red meat. It’s a one pot healthy meal packed with smoky southwestern flavor your whole family will love. (Check out eight days of chicken for more great chicken recipes.) If you don’t own a slow cooker/crockpot yet, now’s the time! Crockpots […]
The Best Brisket Ever is a slow cooked, oven roasted, deeply spiced beef that’s perfect for holiday gatherings, big family meals or a week’s worth of dinners. Think past the barbeque to brisket tacos, sandwiches or quiche. This month I’ve featured my favorite meat recipes, like Greek Meatballs and this amazing East Meets West Beef Stew. In honor of this […]
