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Buttermilk Pancakes

I have been using this pancake recipe for years and it's always a hit. When I first started making these pancakes, I had to plan in advance to ensure that I had buttermilk on hand. However, since I discovered that you can make buttermilk with 1 ...

Quick Pickled Onions

Quick Pickled Onions Save Print Author: Penny Ingredients ½ cup vinegar (apple cider or wine vinegar) 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt Instructions In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar and ...

Lamb Kofta (Kebab)

The past few weeks, it's been all about the grill. Meat, fish, veggies and fruit have all hit the grill since the start of the nice weather. A few days ago, we decided to get some lamb cooking on the barbecue. Being of Greek origin, we often had ...

Summer Pearl Couscous Salad

This salad is a great side dish to the lamb kofta recipe that you can also find on the blog. If you cannot find pearl couscous at your local grocery store, you can always use traditional couscous and cook it according to the package ...

Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

This is my go-to vinaigrette for most of my salads. I have used it for rough greens such as kale to more delicate baby arugula and I have even used it in my bean and pasta based salads. This is a recipe that you should keep in your back ...

Raspberry Mojito Mocktail

I should have researched drink recipes long ago. I would have really appreciated this light, tasty and refreshing drink when I was very pregnant in the hot summer of 2010! One thing to remember is that the raspberry syrup must be made in advance. ...

Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)

This dish reminds me of "restaurant hopping" in Madrid with my husband and his Spanish cousins a few years back. We went from one place to the next, ordering a glass of wine or cava and having a small plate or two of food. It is a fantastic way to ...