Bhajis (or pakoras, depending on where in India you are or who you’re talking to) in general, and onion bhajis in particular, are one of my favorite appetizers. A friend taught me how to make them a few years ago and I’ve been making them ever since; I would have shared sooner, except that I thought I already had! I just recently realized that I didn’t have them on my site so now I’m righting this horrible wrong. ;)...
How to Roast Chestnuts
Mike and I have a strange Christmas tradition. Every year during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, we watch The Godfather and roast chestnuts. I’m not sure how or why this became our tradition (as far as I know The Godfather has no ties to Christmas), and I have no idea what the relationship between the movie and roasted chestnuts is, but Mike always insists on chestnuts along with the movie. And so, because I love him (and roasted chestnuts), I oblige him....
Gingerbread Popcorn
In this Gingerbread Popcorn recipe, sweet crunchy homemade caramel popcorn gets a festive twist with gingerbread spices and brown sugar! So, I have a funny story for you. In general it’s pretty hard to ruffle my feathers, which is a trait Mike says I get from my dad. But there are situations that take their toll on my patience, like when the girl who works at the sub shop at my favorite local grocery store repeatedly hits on my husband. In front of me....
Vegan Pimento “Cheese” Spread
If you’ve ever been invited to my house for a meal, or if I’ve ever been invited to your house and brought a dish to pass, you probably already know that I love surprise ingredients…I get really excited and even a little giddy. My mantra usually goes something like this: I made _____ (fill in the blank with any normal sounding dish), but there’s a secret ingredient – guess what it is!...
Lightened Up Twice Baked Potatoes
Even though they’re a fairly ordinary vegetable, potatoes have pretty rich tastes: they adore things like butter and look fantastic adorned in cream. The good thing about potatoes is that they taste just as amazing when flavored with healthier things like onion, garlic, and olive oil....
Salted Butter Toffee Popcorn with Dark Chocolate and Toasted Almonds
Sometimes I get a recipe stuck in my head. For example, those Tuna Cakes I posted last time? Yeah…I’ve been eating them for lunch for two weeks straight. (Part of the reason is because they’re delicious, but if I’m being honest, it’s mostly because I’ve been super busy and they’re a quick and easy meal if I make a double batch and individually freeze them.) The week before, I had this salad for lunch six days straight....
Tuna Cakes with Red Pepper & Quick Remoulade Sauce
When I lived in Florida I had a friend who was a native Floridian. (Which might sound like an odd thing to say, but in the three years I spent in Florida, I found that a native Floridian living in Florida was a rare find…most people I came across were either from much colder states or from south of the border.) Anyway, as such, my friend was familiar with ocean fun of all sorts, including crabbing....
Quinoa Corn Patties with Cool and Creamy Onion Dip
Corn is amazing this time of year…it’s almost as sweet as candy! It’s definitely one of my favorite sides for any grilled meal, and usually (since I’m a little corn-crazy), I end up grilling or steaming a few too many ears of it. That’s always a good thing though!...
Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta
The other day Mike watched Julie & Julia with me. It was his first time and I wasn’t sure if he’d like it (since admittedly it is a bit girly), but he said he enjoyed it (he is the best hubby ever…I’m pretty sure he was just being sweet!). I think the best thing that came out of the movie for him is that it reminded me of the amazing bruschetta that Julie makes with heirloom tomatoes, basil, and bread that’s pan-seared in olive oil. Of course the movie gave me a serious craving for this bruschetta, which to me is the most delicious way you will ever […]...
Blueberry Cheesecake Dip with Thin and Chewy Graham Cracker Crumb Cookies For Dipping
A while ago I had a dream about cheesecake dip (believe it or not, I get a lot of my best recipe inspiration from dreams…on paper that sounds weird, but I can’t be alone in this, right?), and since then, it is one of the many cheesecake-y treats that has been on my mind/“to-make” list. Really, why fight it? Instead, I decided to make it. With silken tofu....
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