Lenten Escarole and White Bean Soup is a quick and easy soup to warm you up on a cold night.
Side Dish
Stuffed Grape Leaves (Koupepia)
When I was growing up, a weekly staple was stuffed grape leaves. These are not dolmades – which are vegetarian. Instead, these are a hearty Cypriot version more comparable to stuffed cabbage given they are stuffed with ground beef and rice. These are lemony, delicious, and filling.
Creamy Cranberry-Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip with a Zip
Enjoy this winter delight with crackers, pita chips, or even veggies. The jalapeño adds a nice spice-level while the cream cheese cools it down. The cranberry gives you that nice tart. In all, its a well balanced dip. You can even use the leftovers on a bagel the next day (well, if your guests don’t […]
Slow cooker bacala in a tomato-caper sauce
The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a traditional Christmas Eve feast. We have at least 7 fishes, but usually more. This year, we had bacala two ways – slow cooker bacala in a tomato caper sauce and fried bacala recipe (https://cookingupjustice.com/feast-of-the-seven-fishes-fried-bacala-cod/). Because the bacala cod is a salted fish, you need to start the […]
Feast of the Seven Fishes Fried Bacala (Cod)
The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a traditional Christmas Eve feast. We have at least 7 fishes, but usually more. This year, we had bacala two ways – slow cooker bacala in a tomato caper sauce (https://cookingupjustice.com/slow-cooker-bacala-in-a-tomato-caper-sauce/), and this fried bacala recipe. Frying the bacala was way easier than I thought, and fried up […]
Mexican Street Corn Casserole
This quick and easy casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken or corn. Use whatever cheese you have on hand.
Chinese Eggplant and Green Beans with Easy Garlic Sauce
Garlic sauce is a great make ahead sauce for a busy weeknight.
Parmesan Roasted Potatoes with Fennel
Parmesan roasted potatoes with fennel, olives, and lemon juice turn boring potatoes into a savory side dish.
Smashed Butternut Squash
Whole roasted smashed butternut squash is an easy side dish that is naturally sweet and full of nutrients. The technique of whole roasting saves you from having to pay a premium for pre-chopped butternut squash from the grocery store. Combining a few simple ingredients to the mash, makes for a deliciously sweet side that your kids will think is dessert.
Halloumi Mediterranean Salad
Someone told me about the Jennifer Aniston Salad that combines chick peas, feta, quinoa, and some vegetables with lemon juice and herbs. I tried it, and while good, I decided it needed more protein and vegetables. Also, I decided since the salad called for mint, what is better than halloumi cheese, a delicious, salty cheese […]