I received my sauerkraut soup baptism in Slovakia.
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Russian Pickled Vegetables (RPV)
So much of the world is crazed about pickled vegetables , , ,
Meadow Cottage Cassoulet
Humble, simple, complex? Yes, the cassoulet is all of these!
Nightshade Dal
It does not suck. Believe me!
Refreshing Home-style Gazpacho
This simple, home-style gazpacho will make your palate happy.
The Pineapple Duck Pizza
A duck and a pineapple walk into a bar.
Kentucky Favorite Burgoo
What’s not to love about this stew that can take just about anything and make it delicious?
Turkey Chile Verde Tamales (with Black Beans and Cheese)
Once you have a great masa, you can make a tamale out of just about anything.
Awesome Bucatini
Bucatini: my fav with chicken livers and cherries! Try it, you’ll love it!
Easy Weeknight Seaweed Salad
This is so easy and tasty it is amazing that most people never adventure to try it.
When I Loved San Francisco
When I loved San Francisco It was before it was called Frisco. It was before the tourists mobbed the Pier. And it was before Beach Blanket Babylon. It was China Town. It was Allioto’s And fishermen at the piers. Ending with rum and coke at the local bar. Cable cars and overhead trams. Clear winter…
The Weekly Eater #6: Salad Palooza
Warning: lettuces a-head (LOL)
Unholy Mole (Turkey Mole Tostados)
Yes, I know I did it completely wrong.
Meadow Cottage Bread
Who knew? Cracked wheat and wild rice make a fluffy bread loaf.
The Weekly Eater #5
I re-discover my childhood favorite tuna/pea/noodle casserole.
The Weekly Eater #4
A week of dinners and a lot of brisket.
Almost Chef John’s Three-Cheese Broccoli Manicotti
You are, after all, the Scarlatti of your Chef John manicotti!
Savory Pumpkin Waffles
When life gives you pumpkins, make waffles!
Dog Chow Chow Calculator
Wondering how much and what for homemade dog food?
Gramala Instant Pot Dolmades
If there ever was a dish that exemplified the motto of Butternutplace— “Stay Briny”—it would have to be dolmades!
Garlic Scape Pesto
No clever headlines here, just aromatic and peppery garlic scapes made into a savory pesto.
Focaccia Whimsy
I might just have to make another one!
The Weekly Eater #3
Ideas for adventurous eating.
Natural Dyes for Easter Eggs
A bit spotty–but satisfactory–the natural dyes I tried this year were fun, even if a bit mauve-y and 1980ish.
Cho Lon’s Lemongrass Chili Chicken
Rediscovering My Vietnam (Stories and Recipes) cookbook by Luke Nguyen. Yummy.
Going to the Dogs
My hypothesis: one can feed pets high quality homemade food, superior to most commercially produced food, for the same price or less.
Giant Lemon Rosemary Grilled Trout
Cooking and eating a giant trout!
Chirashi Sushi
Chirashi sushi might be called the lazy chef’s sushi.
Comer Catibía (gluten free empanadas)
I promise you that this gluten free Dominican empanada tastes nothing like shoe leather.
Thai Seafood Curry (Ciopicurry?)
East curry meets West cioppino
T Day Meal Inspiration #4
Never underestimate the power of creativity.
T Day Meal Inspiration #3
At least put a Teddy bear at the table.
T Day Meal Inspiration #2
Thanksgiving–you’ve got this!
T Day Meal Inspiration #1
Wondering what you can eat at Thanksgiving should not be stressful.
The Weekly Eater #2
Need ideas for weekday meals?
Mr. Artifact’s Pumpkin Flan: Keto Friendly and Yummy
Traditional flans are too sweet, and keto flans just don’t taste right.
I Pressure Canned Turkey!
Where I finally pressure can meat with my old friend, Ms. Presto Canner.
Béchamel Sauce and Mornay Sauce
I have to confess that I have no recipe. So here we go!
The Weekly Eater #1
Ideas to jump-start your weekly meal plans.
Freebird Chicken
I didn’t even set off the smoke detector!
Best Gluten Free Flatbread Wrap
My quest to find a gluten free wrap is accomplished!
Chive Blossom Vinegar
Beautiful chive vinegar: easy to make, lovely to view, awesome to taste.
Virtual Easter: May Your Yolk Runneth Over
My wonderful children sent me pictures of their Easter meals.
Instant Pot Short Ribs
There’s so much to love about short ribs. They are meaty, flavorful, filling, and versatile.
Easy, Classic Dolmades
Dolmades are within the reach of any cook in possession of a pot and a grocery store. So what’s stopping you?
Savory Sweet Potato Waffles
Leave your toaster waffle for the birds and tuck into this hearty, healthy and tasty waffle!
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