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Marinated Cheese in a Jar

By Eliot, on March 18th, 2014%

I saw this technique in the March 2013 issue of Sunset and loved the idea. This recipe is attributed to David Tanis (a Chez Panisse alum) from his cookbook One Good Dish: The Pleasures of a Simple Meal.

I perused through this book on Amazon and a few recipes caught my eye . . . → Read More: Marinated Cheese in a Jar

Peperoncini Pepper Dip

By Eliot, on February 14th, 2014%

What screams Valentine’s Day? Chocolates, truffles, candied hearts, pickle dip. Pickle dip? Yes, only here at EE would be be celebrating Heart’s and Flower’s Day with a piquant and tart recipe. . . . → Read More: Peperoncini Pepper Dip

Fiesta Cheese Ball with Baked Tortilla Chips

By Eliot, on February 2nd, 2014%

Try this unexpected cheese ball for your Super Bowl party tonight. . . . → Read More: Fiesta Cheese Ball with Baked Tortilla Chips

The “Party Book” and a vintage dip recipe (circa 1960)

By Eliot, on December 15th, 2013%

During the holidays, I often wax poetic and get nostalgic about my childhood. This is going to be one of those posts. (Please bear with me.)

My mom and aunt were both home economics teachers. (Today they would be called FACS teachers for Family and Consumer Sciences.) They would often discuss the latest food trends, . . . → Read More: The “Party Book” and a vintage dip recipe (circa 1960)

Chilled Jalapeno Poppers

By Eliot, on September 4th, 2013%

This post is not so much of a recipe as it is a suggestion.

With all the huge jalapenos coming on, it was time to make some appetizers for Sunday afternoon. After canning all the pepper jelly, I was pretty much spent, but I needed to use more peppers.

I went with an old stand . . . → Read More: Chilled Jalapeno Poppers

A Smokin’ Cookin’ Class

By Eliot, on August 6th, 2013%

This is the first in a two part series documenting our recent BBQ and smoking cooking class. Today’s recipes: Cheesy Bread and Corn Souffle. . . . → Read More: A Smokin’ Cookin’ Class

Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Bean Dip

By Eliot, on June 23rd, 2013%

I great dip, spread, or wrap filling. Delicious!! . . . → Read More: Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Bean Dip

Sun Dried Tomato and Olive Cheese Spread

By Eliot, on May 19th, 2013%

A delicious appetizer for this month’s Secret Recipe Club. . . . → Read More: Sun Dried Tomato and Olive Cheese Spread

Amuse-bouche and an Italian Compote

By Eliot, on April 10th, 2013%

This was a tasty little bite which inspired me to create my own Italian preserve: Triple Berry Mostarda . . . → Read More: Amuse-bouche and an Italian Compote

Herbed Olives

By Eliot, on January 2nd, 2013%

We have a couple of restaurants we frequent in Tulsa. One is The Tavern on Brady (that I have posted about a lot—see end of post for more details). The other is Edward Delk’s.

We love the hummus and olives at Delk’s.

We relish the burger, deviled eggs, olives and most specials that are on . . . → Read More: Herbed Olives

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