If someone said to me “I’ll pay you one million dollars to tell me your one favorite ethnic food” I’d be hard-pressed to answer, because I have two favorites — Italian and Greek. Basically, I’m putty in your hands if you give me a slab of lasagna, a bowl of baked Ziti, a plate of…
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Sour Orange Mojo Marinade
I had never even seen a sour/bitter orange (a.k.a. Seville orange) before last week, when some dear friends picked ‘em right off their tree and gave me a bunch. They have a darker orange exterior color, with a distinctly rough, thick and dimpled skin — not the prettiest oranges you’ve ever seen, but they’ve got…
Roasted Tomato, Spinach & Bacon Pasta
I recently bought some beautiful cherry tomatoes at the farmer’s market – bright red, sweet and juicy — just the way I like them. Some were for cooking; others, for table decor at my Italian-themed dinner party (a VERY pretty way to bring a pop of color to your table, by the way). When I…
Greek-Style Roasted Fish
I love Greek food for its simplicity and deliciousness, and using fresh, whole ingredients like lemon, garlic, oregano and olive oil, makes all the difference. Yesterday I was craving a Greek salad, so I bought the ingredients to make it for dinner. Personally, I would have been satisfied with just a big salad, but hubby…