Avocado, Peach and Cucumber Salad

A fresh, pretty salad with surprises. This is a wonderful recipe from Athena Calderone. ALL of her recipes are incredibly easy to make, yet they contain complex flavors, in this case sweet and creamy with a little heat from the Serrano and a delicious crunch factor from the dukkah, an Egyptian spice blend made with…

Pasta Aglio e Olio (When I Feel Lazy)

I could happily eat pasta every day for the rest of my life — interspersed with an occasion veggie salad.and an Aero chocolate bar. Here’s my 20 minute version of an Italian staple. Yum yum! Eat it up!! Ingredients 1 pound dried spaghetti 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 12 large garlic cloves, cut into thin slivers 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, plus…

Jose Andres’ Mussels and Potatoes

I came to appreciate (love!) mussels pretty late in life, and I’m still trying to figure out if I love the mussel itself, or the many delicious sauces they come with. I’ve gone down the white wine, lemon and garlic road, and then addicted myself to in romesco sauce. Fra Diavolo? Done! Red curry sauce…

Somewhat Scalloped Potatoes

Creamy, flavorful, easy to make, super easy to serve, and pretty! 2 ½ pounds red potatoes 1 white onion, thinly slice 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder  2 cups milk 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded ½ cup gruyere cheese, shredded 1/2 cup chopped herbs of your choice — Italian parsley, or thyme. salt & pepper to taste — it can handle more than you think! Taste!…

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