Main Dishes
Smoky Bacon and Cheddar Shrimp and Grits
I did a fair amount of research before creating this dish for the blog. And you know what I found? The vast majority of the recipes are...
Vegetarian
Quick and Easy Tomatoes and Okra
Now I’ll be the first to admit that this may not be the flashiest recipe I’ve ever posted. I don’t expect many people to...
Vegetarian
Poat Dot – Cambodian Grilled Corn
I realize this post is slightly cruel. After all, the vast majority of you don’t have access to sweet Kahuku corn year round, and,...
Appetizers
Cambodian Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup
Like pho? Then this Cambodian chicken noodle soup will probably be right up your alley. Chicken is cooked in a lemongrass and garlic broth...
Appetizers
Stuffed Dates
Before we get into the sweet and salty stuffed dates recipe, let me talk to you about another great appetizer. If you’ve never had...
Salad
Greek Salad
I’ve made Greek salad I don’t know how many times in my life. As it turns out, I’ve been doing it all wrong. What...
Salad
Greek Lentil Salad
If you’ve read this blog for any time at all, you probably realize that I’m a pretty straight shooter. No superfluous, flowery prose here. ...
Salad
Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad
For the past couple years, I’ve been cooking my own dried beans. My favorite? Rancho Gordo. They have some of the prettiest beans I’ve...
Appetizers
Greek Eggplant Dip
Although I’ve named this a dip, it’s really so much more versatile than that. Yes, it would be a great dip for some vegetables...
Appetizers
Chicken Souvlaki
Want to know one of the best things about living in Hawaii? You know, besides the great beaches, amazing surf and perfect weather? Grilling...