Each go at the smoker is slowly getting better. This time it is pork ribs (american style) and beef brisket. Each meat had their own marinade, smoked with a mixture of hickory and apple wood, and basted with a home-made BBQ sauce in the final hours. The final cooking time was about 8+ hours. Details…
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Spinach, basil, grana and mixed nut pesto
There is no pretty photo with this post. The photo is portioned pesto for freezing. But the pesto is great, freezes well, twaws easily, and comes in handy for quick and easy meals. My girls love pesto in pasta, and this pesto, packed with spinach, pecans, and walnuts, packs a healthy punch. Taken from the…
Pickled chiles
I posted a photo of fermenting chiles a while back on Instagram, and now want to follow up with the recipe and final pics of the product. I am so enjoying these pickled chiles. Almost a bit sweet and sour with a hint of garlic and a finish of good heat. I’ve used the pickle…
Lamb and honey sausages with red cabbage, green beans and asparagus in a balsamic cherry tomato sauce
I bought honey and lamb sausages from a local greek butcher, and instead of simply grilling and serving on a bun, etc., I used them in a stew that goes well with pasta, rice or potatoes (I served with pasta). The sausages I used were small, chipolata size, so I used 12. Ingredients 12 honey and…
Day to Day Thoughts on Food 