It’s October and pumpkin decorations are everywhere. I love a good Jack-o’-Lantern, but, personally, I’d rather eat pumpkin than decorate with it. That’s why this…
Browsing Category Eggs, Cheese, & Yogurt
Chicken Shawarma with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce or Toum
I love a good shawarma. I also love fenugreek, a pleasantly bitter, slightly sweet seed which – in ground form – is used in curry…
Peach Sorbet
Georgia is known as the ‘Peach State’, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only place to get amazing peaches. According to the SouthCarolina Dept. of…
Parsley, Onions and Eggs – made in a muffin tin!
My family loves Sokhov Boghdonosov Dabag, known in English as Parsley, Onions, and Eggs. It’s is one of those regional Armenian dishes that one side…
Cheesy-Basterma Fillo Cups: A Tasty Little Appetizer
I’m a big fan of American-Greek chef, author Diane Kochilas. I watch her cooking show, ‘My Greek Table’, with great admiration. She’s talented, witty, and…
Spinach Borani (Burani), a Persian Dip or Meal Accompaniment
For Father’s Day weekend, Doug and I spent time in Greenville, SC, a vibrant southern city. We’d heard a lot of wonderful things about Greenville…
Nammoura – a (Slightly) Healthier Version – and two more recipes
I have to admit I haven’t been cooking as much as usual for the past week, and for that I have no excuse. But then…
Stay cool with Chilled Yogurt-based Soups!
Outdoor temperatures are beginning to rise, so it’s time to start collecting recipes for chilled soup. Rich, tangy, creamy yogurt-based soups offer delectable, refreshing dining on…
Broccoli-Parmesan-Yogurt Soup
Doug and I witnessed a miracle this morning … our first South Carolina snowflakes!! We watched in amazement as they drifted down, disappearing before ever…
Potato-Cheese Patties
Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to gather around the table studded with specialty foods. The stuffed turkey usually takes center-stage. (One of…