Tag Archives: appetizers

Mussels with Leeks and Smokey Paprika

Did you know that Bivalves must stay alive until the time you cook them or you can poison your eaters? True story. I’ve known this since I started liking mussels and clams and usually the fish people remind you as … Continue reading

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Sweet and Spicy Pepper Feta Spread

This was one of the many simple sides made during the Middle Eastern Feast. One of the great things about this side is that it acts as a shortcut to make several sides: overlap a few ingredients here and there … Continue reading

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Oh Larb, I Love You

It’s true. I love Larb, Laarb, Lap. A few years ago, I went to visit my little brother while he was living and working in Cambodia. It was right after I finished graduate school so I had some serious time … Continue reading

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Butternut Squash, Carmelized Onion, and Sage Galette(ish)

I meant to make this for Thanksgiving, luckily the Pie Going Away Party was just the following week so I had my chance then. A galette is a free-form pie. You usually roll the dough out, place it on the … Continue reading

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Thumbs Up Turnip Greens Pesto

I was going to wait to post this until next week but turns out I have a few friends who got turnips in their CSA boxes this week and they tend to throw away their turnip greens, so for you… … Continue reading

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Rosh Hashanah Dinner: Stuffed Mushrooms…

Rosh Hashanah is a holiday with no food rules. Okay there’s one: eat a lot of honey and apples. A sweet New Year. This year I decided to make a little celebration with a handful of friends. I was in … Continue reading

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