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

Cuban, Entrée, Mexican, My Recipe, Side Dish

Smoked Chicken Tacos

Smoked chicken tacos with salsa verde, radish, sour cream, cilantro, and fresh lime on whole wheat flour tortillas served with Cuban black beans and crispy chicken skins. Continue reading Smoked Chicken Tacos

jonathantnFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 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

European, French, Hors d'oeuvre, My Recipe, Place at the Table, Snacks and Appetizers

Pandemic Proof Jarlsberg Cheese Spread

Real Jarlsberg cheese from Norway would be lost in the flavors of this dip. Just buy a plain 8-ounce block of generic Swiss cheese. Lie to you guests if you must. They will get over it. Continue reading Pandemic Proof Jarlsberg Cheese Spread

jonathantnApril 20, 2020April 20, 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