Food Blog

There’s an extraordinarily flavorful dish in Greece that’s created with a flaky crust, feta cheese, parsley, and mint. It’s a long time favorite and Greeks, as well as millions of people worldwide, have been enjoying it for centuries. The only problem with it, is that it’s not exactly mobile. Because of the crust, it’s not so easy to eat on the go. Today, I present to you the edible, flavorful, and mobile version of the Spanakopita. It uses eggs as the binder and when I say this little protein packed muffin tastes good, I mean it. Click through to see just how easy it is to prepare this dish and get back to me with your thoughts if you try it out. Thanks! Continue reading…

We all love Shirley Temples. It’s the perfect non-alcoholic beverage for kids to enjoy while growing up. I remember making them every year with my family around the holidays. Each one seemed to be better than the last. These days, I don’t drink too many regular Shirley Temples. I’ve taken things up a notch so they include alcohol. In this post, I share a special cocktail recipe for a drink Laura prepared for me this past Christmas. The drink is called a Dirty Shirley Temple and it’s divine. Click through to learn all about it. Continue reading…

The simpler the recipe and more tasty the dish, the better. When I first saw this recipe in Mary Berry’s cookbook, I didn’t think much of it. The dish consists of only a few ingredients. After preparing and tasting the omelette though, I was quite surprised and very impressed. Everything was delicious. Much of the flavor lies in the mushrooms. It doesn’t hurt that I love ciabatta bread too. Click through to take a peek at an easy recipe for a satisfying mushroom omelette on ciabatta bread. Continue reading…

I’ve got a handful of side dishes that I prepare every Thanksgiving. I consider them perfect sides, meaning, they need no modifications, will stand the test of time, and are excellent. I’ve only received rave reviews for these sides and that’s why I keep them around. This carrot dish is one of them. First, the color looks great on a plate. Second, it’s always good to enjoy carrots at harvest time (or shortly thereafter), and third, the way these carrots are cooked is a definite winner. They’re actually not regular ol’ carrots. In this dish, the flavor of the carrots is infused with the flavors of cranberries, honey, and white wine vinegar. There’s a tang to them. Also, because the carrots are roasted in a cast iron skillet, they’re softened and the inherent sweetness is revealed. It really is a great Thanksgiving dinner dish. One I think your family will love. Click through for the recipe. Continue reading…

With September coming to a close, the season is changing fast. Activities are changing and moods are changing. While Laura and I are continuing on with our daily walks in the cool autumn air, we find ourselves noticing different things in our area. These days, it’s the colorful leaves falling to the ground as well as how the landscape is differing with the quick loss of foliage. I’ve also begun my yearly cooking regimen. In this post, you’ll find a few, what I consider, somewhat nostalgic reflections as well as two of my favorite fall recipes; apple crisp and fluffy homemade dinner rolls. Both will fill your home with the scents of the season and you’ll be better off for it. Give both a try and enjoy. Continue reading…

After Thanksgiving and Christmas, Saint Patrick’s Day is my favorite holiday. I enjoy preparing interesting and creative dishes for most holidays, so after preparing a few of my favorites for St. Paddy’s Day, I thought it would be nice to share them here. In this post, you’ll find recipes for Irish Soda Bread, Colcannon, and Skillet Roasted Cabbage. I love each of these dishes and am excited for you to try them too. If you do, please let me know your thoughts in the comment section. I’d be interested in your feedback. Enjoy! Continue reading…

Like I said in the beginning of this post, where the heck has this recipe been all my life? This is one of those dishes that will knock the socks off of anyone you serve it to. It’s that good. If you don’t believe me, just take a look at the ingredients; salmon, maple syrup, bourbon, soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice, cayenne pepper, and more. It’s no joke. I highly recommend making this dish if you’ve got some friends over and you’re grilling out. You’ll be the star of the town. I prepared this on my stovetop and it came out wonderfully, but a grill would have been even better. I’ve also recommended it to friends. They loved it too. Click through to give it a try. Continue reading…

What a great idea – sweet potato cakes. I love the fact that it’s so easy to prepare a quick snack, starter, or side dish so quickly. As far as this recipe goes, I have to say it’s a winner. The sauce is wonderfully tasty and so simple to put together. Just a few minutes for that. As far as the cakes go, yes, they take a few moment longer to prepare, but they’re almost just as straightforward. Once everything is done, you’ll be enjoying a satisfying treat in no time. All thanks to Yotam Ottolenghi and his cookbook titled “Plenty.” Click through to take a peek at the recipe. Continue reading…

I love fritters and apparently many other folks around the world do too. This post is one of my most popular. I pulled the recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi’s cookbook, called “Plenty.” Yotam has some incredible recipes in the book and I’m glad I bought it. As for this dish, it’s wonderful. Fritters are fun because they’re so versatile. While this recipe calls for onions, leeks, yogurt, spices, and lots of herbs, there really are no rules when it comes to preparing them. As long as you use the correct proportions of eggs, flour, and other binding ingredients, you should be fine. Really though, as a beginner, you should definitely click through to check this recipe out. It’s one of my favorites and it’s one that plenty of people around the world have taken advantage of over the years. Continue reading…

These are some of my favorite types of salads. I’ve probably written this dozens of times, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less true. The freshness of this orzo salad is what comes to mind when I think of it – honestly, it just looks so good. Chopped fresh spinach, grape tomatoes, toasted pecans, kalamata olives – along with a tasty vinaigrette – it doesn’t get much better. This salad works well as a light snack on a warm summer’s day or to share with friends while grilling out. It’s perfect in so many ways. Continue reading…