My sister Julia lived in the UK for many years and has intimate knowledge of their Cauliflower Cheese Casserole recipe. The British one, a staple in those parts, only has cauliflower as a vegetable; Julia’s version has much more. In fact, her version is very moreish (definition: causing a desire for more) so you might…
Greek Potato Salad – Almost a Meal
It’s midsummer, or mid-heaven in my book. Bring on more sunny, warm days, Jazz Festivals, Comedy Festivals and all the trimmings that make the splendid months so irresistible. Char-Broil Great Book of Grilling has been at the top of my to-do list for way too long. I finally read it cover to cover and filled it…
Instant Pot Beijing Style Hot and Sour Cabbage
My good friend, Lorry Silver, cracked a joke about her multi-cooker having a faxing option, if only she could locate the instructions. Ha-ha! But did you know that if you get food stuck to the bottom of your Instant Pot, you can pressure cook a little dish soap and water to make it clean as a whistle? Thank Hip Pressure…
Double Cooked Squashed Potatoes – Beyond Delicious
Psst! Wanna be adored? Wanna make the dish that makes the party? My good friend, Mimi Kitner Schwarz, is responsible for introducing me and thus you to these Double Cooked Squashed Potatoes that are beyond delicious. Mimi discovered these Double Cooked Squashed Potatoes years ago in Susie Middleton‘s Crowd Pleasing Crispy Potatoes (Fine Cooking Magazine, January 2007), also known as Crispy…
Szechuan Cabbage Stir Fry – So Sizzlin’ Hot
Cabbage is the least sexy vegetable. Add some spice, sweetness and heat, and you’ll have yourself the sexiest cabbage dish in town. This Szechuan Cabbage Stir Fry rivals the delicious dish from The Little Pink Fish Restaurant in downtown Montreal (at 1813 St. Catherine Street; it used to be called Kanbai.) Szechuan Cabbage Stir Fry is so sizzlin’ hot that…
Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts – Watch Them Disappear!
What do you get when you mix honey, spice, garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil with healthy Brussels sprouts? Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts — a treat you won’t soon forget. Kudos to Apron’s Publix Cooking School for introducing us to Roasted Garlic Olive Oil, tangy Creole spicy mustard and these irresistible Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts. Serve them as an appetizer with toothpicks, as a side…