Zucchini, or summer squash, lends itself to so many different flavor profiles. In this recipe it is dukkah and a lime tahini sauce. Talk about a five star recipe – this recipe hits all the notes! Dukkah is a special Egyptian blend of spices, seeds and nuts making this perfect for many things such as … Continue reading
It’s time for another Ina Garten recipe and she found this treasure in a book called Spa Food by Edward J. Safdie. I do love lentils and often use them in soups, stews and such. Whenever Ina worked at the Barefoot Contessa many years ago she would make huge pots of this. It’s got to be … Continue reading
This signature wedge salad from Don Angie Restaurant in New York City is not the traditional wedge salad many are familiar with. This classic recipe takes a creative spin by replacing blue cheese dressing with a creamy herb dressing (Gorgonzola is a garnish) and the bacon with pepperoni crumbs. It’s not a wedge but a … Continue reading
Lately when I sit outside to enjoy the beautiful Michigan weather I have been going through my cookbooks. I discovered this recipe from two brothers, Max and Eli Sussman who wrote “This is a Cookbook – Recipes for Real Life” first printed in 2012. A fun read as I always enjoy learning about the authors. … Continue reading
This recipe is an extension of a salad I’ve made for a very long time; cantaloupe slices wrapped in prosciutto and sometimes in a salad. For more recipes see https://cookingwithauntjuju.com/2012/02/18/melon-with-prosciutto/ and https://cookingwithauntjuju.com/2012/08/03/melon-prosciutto-and-provolone-salad-with-a-poppy-seed-dressing-two-ways/ It’s a summer ritual which appears when the melons are sweet, juicy and full of summer flavor – like now! Impress your guests … Continue reading
No-churn ice cream is becoming one of my favorite desserts. There are so many possibilities with flavors, and only a few ingredients are needed. Best of all I don’t have to store a heavy ice cream maker! The Mediterranean Dish by Suzy Karadsheh was released in 2022 but I never had a chance to make … Continue reading
Margaritas are not my beverage of choice but add some fresh strawberries and I am interested. I didn’t expect to find this recipe in a Tex-Mexican cookbook but because the tequila is 100% agave azul, handcrafted, small batch in Jalisco, Mexico it can certainly be referred to as a Mexican beverage. I also used key … Continue reading
I’ve really been enjoying Ina Garten’s latest cookbook, Go-To-Dinners. As I have all 15 of her cookbooks, not including her signature vertical note cards on soups and desserts. I could spend a lot of time on my blog just making her recipes. We have many similarities, right down to our dislike of cilantro. This is … Continue reading
I was looking for a simple Asian inspired chicken recipe that stood on its own without being too complicated. I loved the idea of sides instead of say a stir-fry. This is another great recipe from Alana Kysar’s Aloha Kitchen – Recipes from Hawaii. This is what is called a plate lunch option which is … Continue reading
I am not into specialty cocktails but I had a younger sister who was, occasionally. Let’s say she loved a bloody mary and then surprisingly a chocolate martini. She had one at a restaurant and raved about it. As she is no longer with us I thought I would make one (or two) in her … Continue reading