27 Friday Jun 2014
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, love to cook, vegetarian
Shelby sent me a text picture of a tub of Thai Coconut Curry Hummus. Oh YES!! How brilliant! Hummus is the perfect vehicle for flavor creativity. I was in the kitchen the next day coming up with my own version. After the rave reviews it received from my taste testers (in this case my work family) I decided to share it with you. Continue reading »
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18 Saturday Aug 2012
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, love to cook, Mediterranean, tips & techniques, vegetarian
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Baba Ghanoush, eggplant, garlic, lemon, olive oil, parsley, Tahini, vegetarian
Eggplant was the abundant ‘on sale’ item in the fridge today. I had bought two varieties at the Farmers’ Market but had yet to come up with a plan.
While fresh picked eggplant is one of the most beautiful fruits of the garden, once cooked….is not always as good looking. I did a quick Internet search for ‘pretty images’ of eggplant recipes and came across several for Baba Ghanoush. I’d heard of it, maybe even enjoyed it in a restaurant, but certainly had not made it from scratch. I decided to try the recipe by The Pioneer Woman and only adjusted it slightly to taste as she suggested. Continue reading »
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