It was finally HOT and humid in Philly today, which in my book means salad for dinner; if that salad is a Watermelon and Feta Salad, all the better. I love this salad. It’s gotten really popular in the last few years, but its trendiness doesn’t diminish its appeal to me. It’s o-so-simple and refreshing. […]
Continue readingWhen it came time to make Oysters with Tropical Mignonette for my Mad Men Party, the oysters went a lot easier than the clams with the help of this nifty video. Perhaps because oysters are more willing to be eaten? Or because I’ve done more oyster shucking? I’m not sure. Anyway. I used this really […]
Continue readingI love avocado and citrus together. I routinely pair them together on salads and serve them as a side to many Mexican dishes, sometimes with black beans, corn and cotija cheese. In this case, I wanted to make the salad a little more glamorous for a dinner party. Also, recently I have seen the ingredients […]
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This Buffalo Chicken Dip should probably be categorized as an illegal substance. While in general, I plan to share mostly my personal recipes, I can’t take credit for this one. Nor can I ignore it if I’m responsibly posting a Super Bowl Party menu. I mean, this Buffalo Chicken Dip is really, really good. My childhood friend […]
Continue readingThis salad is inspired by many trips to Parc restaurant. I love to sit at the outdoor tables on Rittenhouse square and watch the dog walkers while I pretend I’m in Paris. But this salad and the wonderful French bread they bake makes a trip worth it even in the winter. When I don’t have […]
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Turns out it’s scary to post a hummus recipe. There are so many, from so many parts of the world and they are thousands of years old. AND, people who know about hummus are kind of like people who know a lot about NY pizza, or the best Philly cheese steak, or fine wine. They’re […]
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