Lenten Escarole and White Bean Soup is a quick and easy soup to warm you up on a cold night.
Appetizer
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Homemade Hummus
My daughter had to make a healthy snack for Girl Scouts’ Healthy Halloween event. She wanted to make hummus. She wouldn’t let me help, but I still recorded her recipe, and it came out so tasty, I wanted to share! Sign up for my next recipe. Add your comments to my recipe below.
Amish Potato Salad
Happy Labor Day! This is a simple potato salad recipe that combines eggs, potatoes, yellow mustard, and a hint of sweetness for a delicious bite.
Cheesy Hashbrown Bake
This is a great brunch or cook-out side dish. You can do most of the work ahead of time, and then throw it in the oven an hour before you need it. Leave me your comments, and don’t forget to subscribe to my blog.
Italian-style Pasta Salad
This simple pasta salad combines homemade Italian salad dressing with pasta and veggies. It’s fancy enough for adults, but kids love it, too!
Hearty Italian Sausage Summer Soup
If you love an Italian sausage and pepper sandwich, then try making it in a bowl! This soup combines the great flavors of sausage but adds lots of hearty vegetables and beans. It’s a great filling soup for a stormy summer night. Sign up to receive notification of my next recipe.