Everyone in my home loves hummus. We eat it with everything, especially at parties with appetizers. The smooth texture and nutty taste … [Read more...] about Spicy Hummus
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Fire Roasted Eggplant Salad
An opaque purple shiny surface is the mark of a young fresh eggplant. They should be firm to the touch, not spongy or spotted. Eggplants come in a large variety of shapes and sizes, … [Read more...] about Fire Roasted Eggplant Salad
Pastelicos de Carne’
I am planning and preparing for many upcoming summer parties. Summer entertaining calls for easy entertaining with a lot of it outdoors. I grill most of the food, make some appetizers in advance, like these pastelicos, and finish everything with fresh fruit desserts. I posted … [Read more...] about Pastelicos de Carne’
Yaprakes Yalangi, Stuffed Grape Leaves
Some years ago, I planted a grape vine along the side of one wall in my back yard. Even though my yard is nothing more then a glorified patio, since I live in the city, my grape vine is flourishing this year. This spring it is full of young tender green leaves just the right … [Read more...] about Yaprakes Yalangi, Stuffed Grape Leaves
Candied Grapefruit Peel or Dulce de Toronja
La Tavla de Dulce Since I was a child, my mother’s recounting of the ritual of serving invited guests tea and sweets from La Tavla de Dulce has always fascinated me. Nona, Grandmother, always kept various candied or conserved fruits … [Read more...] about Candied Grapefruit Peel or Dulce de Toronja
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