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Pan-Roasted Marinated Mushrooms

By Eliot, on November 12th, 2025%

A great make-ahead appetizer (thanks to Martha Stewart). This recipe comes from the last Thanksgiving edition of her magazine. . . . → Read More: Pan-Roasted Marinated Mushrooms

Thanksgiving Appetizers (or the Relish Tray)

By Eliot, on November 8th, 2025%

For the next three posts, I’m highlighting some “relish tray” appetizers from MSL November 2021. . . . → Read More: Thanksgiving Appetizers (or the Relish Tray)

Roasted Pumpkin-Rosemary Dip

By Eliot, on November 4th, 2025%

This is my first post for my Almost Vintage Holiday recipes theme. I’m looking through my old Martha Stewart Living and Gourmet magazines from November and December to populate these posts. I’m going to focus more on appetizers and entrees (not full blown holiday meals) with perhaps a few desserts thrown in. We will . . . → Read More: Roasted Pumpkin-Rosemary Dip

Spicy-Cheesy Black-Eyed Pea Dip

By Eliot, on January 1st, 2024%

I have been posting black-eyed pea dips and appetizers on New Year’s for quite a few years. Some of these are creamy and served hot and some are cold or at room temperature. Honestly, I was never a black-eyed pea fan growing up, but I am now. I love creating these new recipes that fool . . . → Read More: Spicy-Cheesy Black-Eyed Pea Dip

Love & Saffron by Kim Fay and One-Bean Salad

By Eliot, on September 17th, 2023%

Love & Saffron is the August/September selection for Cook the Books. Read on about this charming novel about friendship, letters and food. . . . → Read More: Love & Saffron by Kim Fay and One-Bean Salad

Roasted Tomato and Basil White Bean Dip

By Eliot, on August 20th, 2023%

This is a super easy recipe and one that can help you use up your extra tomatoes and herbs. . . . → Read More: Roasted Tomato and Basil White Bean Dip

Pizza Dip for Super Bowl LVII

By Eliot, on February 12th, 2023%

Pizza dip is delicious and flexible. Add in you favorite pizza toppings. We used red onion, dried tomatoes, olives, and pepperoni. I think any combo of toppings would work. I’m also including a recipe for grilled pitas which make great dippers. . . . → Read More: Pizza Dip for Super Bowl LVII

Happy 2023 and another way to eat your Black-Eyed Peas

By Eliot, on January 1st, 2023%

Here’s one more way to spice up a New Year’s tradition! Happy 2023!!!! . . . → Read More: Happy 2023 and another way to eat your Black-Eyed Peas

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Magical Mushroom Pâté

By Eliot, on September 24th, 2022%

I’m hosting this round of Cook the Books. When the other co-hosts and I were trying to choose the next four books last winter, I was at a loss. As I read book reviews and peruse through bookstores, I see lots of books that I want to recommend for Cook the Books. Then, . . . → Read More: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Magical Mushroom Pâté

Creamy Black Bean Dip and Classic Hummus

By Eliot, on February 12th, 2022%

Here’s two great dips for your Super Bowl table plus a bonus round-up of previous Super Bowl recipes featured at EE. . . . → Read More: Creamy Black Bean Dip and Classic Hummus

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