It seems as Fall will be right on time this year as it has definitely been teasing us the past few days. Nights are getting shorter, mornings are darker which is making it hard to get up early. Leaves are crunching under our feet during our evening walks, and there is that crispness in the …
Garlic
A couple weeks ago I had a hankering for comfort food. And what was the first thing that came to mind? Octopus Stew, doesn’t everyone crave that when they think of comfort. Now, this was a very strange thought for me, as I typically think of childhood memories such as mac and cheese, or tender …
It is time that I start sharing some Basque recipes with you. Don’t you agree? This recipe is for a Basque Style Meat Marinade and Roasted Lamb Sirloin is one of my favorite recipes. It was one of my favorite childhood food memories, and I appreciate it even more as an adult. Rich in flavor …
This is a recipe for Sumac Roasted Leg of Lamb is nothing like the lamb of my youth; it is amazing! I grew up eating lamb. Lamb was not luxury by any means back in the olden days. My parents brought a lamb, had it butchered, packaged it, and put in the freezer. It seemed …
I have been on a big roasted garlic kick the past month and have to admit it has been really nice to become reacquainted with an old favorite. There is something about slow roasting a head of garlic until it is sticky and rich in flavor. I love the pungent smell that overtakes the kitchen and eventually rest …
I know summer is officially here when I see tomatoes hitting the markets. I enjoy making my own tomato sauces and have been craving this robust tomato-based sauce all winter. It is the best when using summer ripe tomatoes. Don’t you think it is time that I share my Homemade Roasted Tomato Sauce recipe? This recipe …
This crouton recipe is amazingly easy to make. Simply use a baguette or even day old french-bread, season with fresh garlic, herbs, olive oil, and bake. No need to ever again buy a pre-packaged bag of croutons that will most likely be stale. Your salad or bowl of soup will never be the same again.