Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Dinner, Lunch, Middle Eastern, My Recipe, Persian, Turkish

Strawberry Rosewater Smoothie with Pistachios

A little splash of rose water goes a long way in this strawberry smoothie. Continue reading Strawberry Rosewater Smoothie with Pistachios

jonathantnJune 8, 2021June 9, 2021Leave a comment

Dinner, Entrée, Lunch, My Recipe, New American

Dill Pickle Pizza for Two

I recently revisited this recipe with a new dough and the same ingredients for a 12” pizza for two people. Continue reading Dill Pickle Pizza for Two

jonathantnApril 11, 2021April 12, 2021Leave a comment

Borrowed Recipe, Dinner, Entrée, Lunch, My Recipe, New American, Turkish

Chicken Thighs with Aleppo Pepper Sauce

Whole chicken thighs braised in dry white wine, chicken stock, onions, garlic, oregano and Aleppo pepper made a rich and zesty sauce. Continue reading Chicken Thighs with Aleppo Pepper Sauce

jonathantnDecember 14, 2020December 16, 20202 Comments

Dinner, Entrée, European, Lunch, My Recipe, New American, Soup

Cream of Chicken and Rice Stew

I love how the green celery, orange carrots, and red bell pepper pop against a background of white rice. Continue reading Cream of Chicken and Rice Stew

jonathantnNovember 11, 2020November 13, 2020Leave a comment

Brunch, Dinner, Entrée, Lunch, My Recipe, Salad, Snacks and Appetizers, Spanish

Orange, Red Onion and Kalamata Olive Salad

This Spanish salad of orange, red onion, and Kalamata olives is a sweet and savory treat. Continue reading Orange, Red Onion and Kalamata Olive Salad

jonathantnJune 29, 2020June 29, 2020Leave a comment

Bread, Brunch, Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Lunch, Middle Eastern, My Recipe, Side Dish, Snacks and Appetizers

Confit of Baba Ganoush with Sourdough Flatbread

You can buy baba ganoush and a variety of flatbreads at most supermarkets, but this recipe will make you want to forget this easier option. Continue reading Confit of Baba Ganoush with Sourdough Flatbread

jonathantnMay 7, 2020May 7, 2020Leave a comment

Breakfast, Dinner, Entrée, Food Memories, Korean, Lunch, Place at the Table, Wine

One Gallon of Mayonnaise

Inferior condiments like ketchup and ranch dressing lined the edges of the field of view or disappeared into the deep recesses of the fridge while the Duke’s jar asserted its dominance at the center. It was only a 32-ounce jar, but it formed a culinary axis mundi connecting her with the divine. Continue reading One Gallon of Mayonnaise

jonathantnApril 23, 2020April 24, 2020Leave a comment

Borrowed Recipe, Dinner, Entrée, French, Lunch, Soup, Wine

French Beef Stew

Here’s a savory beef stew recipe Paul developed around 2006 that he makes on cool nights. Only the first 30 minutes require active preparation in the kitchen. Continue reading French Beef Stew

jonathantnApril 19, 2020Leave a comment

Bread, Dinner, Entrée, Italian, Lunch, My Recipe

I was too good for Papa John’s

The manager at Papa John’s declared me an “artist.” I preferred to be called an artisan, but she wasn’t intending to pay me a compliment. Continue reading I was too good for Papa John’s

jonathantnApril 18, 2020April 18, 2020Leave a comment