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pistachio feta dip
Dips are one of the most accessible snacks to make (IMHO). This pistachio feta dip is easy and can be ready to enjoy in less than 15 minutes. When you have company over, dips are one of the first things your guests dig into. As much as I enjoy an ooey-gooey cheese dip, I also…
Read Morespicy greek feta dip (tirokafteri)
Feta is a staple in our kitchen; it’s so versatile. This whipped feta dip can be as hot and spicy as your taste buds can handle, or tone it down and omit the chili peppers. Either way, this creamy dip will be a hit at your next social gathering. As with most Greek dishes, recipes…
Read Moretaramasalata dip
Twenty-six years ago, Mr. S introduced me to a Greek fish dip called taramasalata. We had recently begun to date and at a restaurant, he ordered the dip. I was, at first, turned off by the ingredients. However, when one is in a new relationship, one tends to be more adventurous. 🙂 But how on…
Read Morechestnut dip
To be honest, I cannot say I was ever a real fan of the chestnut. Perhaps it was the smell of something burning which permeated the air when we lived in Hong Kong. Roasted chestnuts are a beloved winter tradition in Hong Kong. Mobile hawker stalls spring up on sidewalks around the city and outside…
Read Moresalsa verde (a classic Italian green sauce)
Green sauce, you make my heart sing! It has to be one of THE easiest and healthy sauces one can make. But wait! What is a green sauce, you ask? If you have tried chimichurri, pesto, sauce vert or Mexican salsa verde you’ve tasted a green sauce. Salsa verde is a rustic sauce that can…
Read Moregrilled green onion feta dip (easy to make)
Autumn is a favourite time of the year for me. I love all the local produce seen at markets and in food shops. Canada celebrated Thanksgiving this past weekend (Monday was the holiday but most celebrate it on Sunday) and vendors tables at the farmers’ market on Saturday were filled with veggies, fruits and meat…
Read Moregarlic scapes hummus
Garlic scapes are the flower bud of the garlic plant and are cut to force the garlic bulbs to grow bigger. Some gardeners throw these away! The flavour is less pungent than a garlic clove and has a subtle scallion flavour. How to use? Think of how you would cook a green vegetable (stir-fry, sauté,…
Read Morewhat to do with leftover sour cream
When a recipe calls for a small amount of sour cream I feel my shoulders slump. For me the thought of having to buy a container of sour cream for 2 tablespoons or even a cup seems like a such a waste; there’s always some leftover. I could substitute it for yogurt but I would…
Read MoreOnion Dip – made from scratch
As a youngster and young adult, one of my favorite junk foods was French Onion Dip and a bag of rippled potato chips. It’s been years since I last snacked on a commercial onion dip but the other day while I was at the grocery store, I really wanted to buy one. Instead, my inner…
Read MoreBaba Ganoush
Baba Ganoush is a Middle Eastern dip made from eggplants. I’ve made this dip many times over the years and it’s an easy dish to make. It requires only a few ingredients and the key is to use these to enhance the flavor of the eggplant. If you are not a fan of eggplant, this…
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