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Spiced Nuts

By Eliot, on November 30th, 2025%

I found so many worthy recipes in the December 2003 vintage Gourmet that it was hard to know where to start backing. . . . → Read More: Spiced Nuts

The original recipe (once more from Martha Stewart Living November 2021 edition) is entitled Sweet-and-Tangy Relish. I honestly didn’t find anything sweet tasting about it (but we did love it). So, I decided to change up the name and add some cheese to the mix.

From the magazine. Red peppadew peppers do add more . . . → Read More: Charcuterie Salsa

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

Cookbook review: Half Baked Harvest Every Day

By Eliot, on February 26th, 2024%

It’s been a while since I reviewed a cookbook. Hope you haven’t been waiting with bated breath.

There’s a higher end boutique that I visit (mostly to browse or look on the sale rack). They carry some cool cookbooks and I always peruse through them and then snap some photos of the covers so I . . . → Read More: Cookbook review: Half Baked Harvest Every Day

Onion Dip-Fire Crackers

By Eliot, on February 11th, 2024%

I never have all the ingredients needed in the house when we decide to have a “snack night” especially once I get past the holidays. After the holiday rush of cooking and entertaining, I usually rely on what’s in the pantry and freezer. Being more frugal and using up what’s on hand is . . . → Read More: Onion Dip-Fire Crackers

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

A Halloween-y Post for Movies & Munchies

By Eliot, on October 29th, 2023%

I wasn’t sure what movie I wanted to watch for the October Movies & Munchies post but I knew what I wanted to make: Boursin Boo. . . . → Read More: A Halloween-y Post for Movies & Munchies

Birthday Dinner: Queso Fundido, Fajitas, Red Rice and Margaritas

By Eliot, on January 22nd, 2023%

A birthday celebration, lots of links to recipes, and a pomegranate margarita. I provide my take and suggestions for the dishes, too. Happy Birthday, Hubs! . . . → Read More: Birthday Dinner: Queso Fundido, Fajitas, Red Rice and Margaritas

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