Category Archives: party

Potato Crusted Halibut with Spring Vegetables

Posted on May 2, 2017 by debspots

It would be easy to argue that the morel is one of the most prized treasures a forager can find. So imagine my surprise and utter delight when I walked out my front door the other day and discovered dozens … Continue reading →

Posted in dinner, entertaining, entree, fish, seafood, dinner, gluten free, healthy, main, party, Uncategorized, vegetable | Tagged asparagus, fiddleheads, foraging, halibut, morels, spring, vegetables | 2 Comments

Pecan Macaroons

Posted on April 8, 2017 by debspots

I am so excited about sharing this recipe with you! It’s a new twist on a traditional family favorite. I’m tempted to claim that I was inspired to try this variation, but the truth is, it happened simply because … Continue reading →

Posted in baked goods, baking, dessert, easy, gluten free, party, sweets, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged cookies, nuts, passover, pecans | 11 Comments

Triple Citrus Sour

Posted on December 18, 2016 by debspots

I haven’t sipped a cocktail in a dozen years. That is probably an odd way to start a blog post about a cocktail, but I am nothing if not truthful here on DebsPots. Bob and I decided to stop drinking … Continue reading →

Posted in drink, drinks, entertaining, gluten free, party, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged bartending, bourbon, cocktail, holiday, sour, spirits | 4 Comments

Poke Bowl: The Hawaii Post

Posted on July 9, 2016 by debspots

I am such a homebody, my mother thinks I’m agoraphobic! My idea of a perfect day is to go for a long run in the woods, come home and dunk in the pool, putter in the kitchen and studio, go … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, dinner, easy, entree, fish, seafood, dinner, gluten free, healthy, low carb, lunch, main, main course, main courses, main dish, party, picnic, salad, simple recipes, supper, main courses, Uncategorized | Tagged asian, bowl, bowls, hawaii, kauai, lunch, no cook, paleo, raw, raw tuna, recipe, sashimi, sushi, tuna | 8 Comments

Stuffed Grape Leaves

Posted on June 30, 2016 by debspots

What does the final week of June mean to you? For most of us, it’s a celebration of the true beginning of summer, school is out, the days are warm and long, the fawns are capering with the bunnies, … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, chicken, dinner, entree, gluten free, low carb, lunch, main, main course, main courses, main dish, paleo, party, picnic, poultry, snack, snacks, supper, supper, main courses, Uncategorized | Tagged dolma, dolmades, foraging, grape leaves, stuffed grape leaves | 2 Comments

Roasting Pan Supper

Posted on April 29, 2016 by debspots

I attribute a great deal of meaning and follow a number of rituals related to the behavior of birds. And I’m afraid I’ve passed this somewhat psychotic, but arguably charming affectation to my daughter. Here are some examples: ~A certain … Continue reading →

Posted in chicken, dinner, easy, entertaining, entree, family, gluten free, main, main course, main courses, main dish, one pot meals, paleo, party, poultry, roasted, simple recipes, supper, supper, main courses, Uncategorized, weeknight | Tagged chicken, easy, gluten free, make ahead, paleo, recipe, reheat, sausage, stew | 6 Comments

Cranberry Sauce Variations

Posted on December 23, 2015 by debspots

Happy Holidays!!! I know you’re busy, so no chatting today. Let’s get down to the reason we’re all here, to get new ideas for delicious things to eat. There is no time that is more important than now, right? I … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, breakfast, chicken, condiment, dessert, dinner, dressing, easy, entertaining, entree, fruit, gluten free, healthy, holiday, lunch, main course, party, poultry, salad, sauce, snack, thanksgiving, vegan, vegetable | Tagged cranberry, cranberry sauce, make ahead | 1 Comment

Blue Cheese Stuffed Pepper Bombs

Posted on September 10, 2015 by debspots

I wonder if this news will blow your mind as much as it blows mine: I have been a mother for a quarter of a century!!! OK, I am taking a bit of license here. I was still pregnant 25 … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, party, snack | Tagged birth, birthday, blue cheese, glutenfree, low carb, make ahead, parenting, peppers, pickled, vegetarian | 5 Comments

Tzatziki Platter

Posted on May 2, 2015 by debspots

What is your favorite time of year? Has it changed over time? As a child, I loved summer, but now early spring, hands down, makes me happiest. I started feeling that way on May 2, 1993, 22 years ago today. … Continue reading →

Posted in entertaining, entree, main course, party, supper | Tagged birth, birthday, cucumber, family, gluten free, Greek, kofta, love, low carb, Mediterranean, pottery, sauce, tzatziki, yogurt | 4 Comments

Best. Stuffed Mushrooms. Ever.

Posted on March 5, 2015 by debspots

Why are foods with stuffing so incredibly appealing? In every cuisine in the world, there are dishes involving something stuffed into something else. Pierogi’s, bao, tortellini, empanadas, stuffed eggplant, peppers, cabbage. Need I continue? And then, of course, there is … Continue reading →