Tag Archives: make ahead

Juniper Smoked Salmon

Posted on April 8, 2023 by debspots

Hi Again! A hearty thank you to new and old followers alike for all the wonderful comments and questions last week. Please keep ‘em coming. I am especially eager to hear if you try something I suggest. I have been … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, easy, entertaining, fish, seafood, dinner, gluten free, low carb, lunch, main, main course, main courses, sauce, snack, supper | Tagged breakfast, dairy free, fish, gluten free, healthy, home smoked, low carb, lunch, make ahead, party, recipe, supper | 1 Comment

Brain Fog Mushrooms

Posted on February 11, 2018 by debspots

Tell me the truth. How many times have you executed some stunningly bone-headed maneuver and then looked around, hoping no one was watching? And then rapidly decided to take the episode of solitary mortification with you to the grave? Like … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, entertaining, healthy, roasted, side dish, snack, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian | Tagged make ahead, mushrooms, nibbles, stuffed mushrooms | 6 Comments

Polish Fish with Greek Sauce

Posted on February 5, 2017 by debspots

Honestly, I can never remember whether this recipe is Called Polish Fish with Greek Sauce or Greek Fish with Polish Sauce. When my sister Wendy, my beautiful niece, Tal, and I made it a couple of weeks ago in Florida, … Continue reading →

Posted in dinner, fish, seafood, dinner, gluten free, healthy, main, main course, main courses, one pot meals, supper, Uncategorized | Tagged carrots, low fat, make ahead | 4 Comments

Chocolate Icebox Cake

Posted on November 18, 2016 by debspots

Wait ‘til you see the super charming recipe I have for you this week!! Sometimes, the most fun, adorable, and delightful things happen when we’re just playing around, and the evolution of this dessert was such a thing. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in chocolate, dessert, easy, family, sweets, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged chocolate whipped cream, family, holiday, make ahead, no bake, party, Thanksgiving | 12 Comments

Quichetatta

Posted on September 6, 2016 by debspots

We start out together, but after about 1/4 mile, I signal him to take the lead. He is a foot taller than me, and has an easy, lopey stride that will allow him to finish the five mile race in … Continue reading →

Posted in baked goods, baking, breakfast, brunch, eggs, entertaining, entree, family, kid friendly, lunch, main, main course, main courses, main dish, supper, supper, main courses, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged brunch, eggs, make ahead, party, recipe, vegetarian | 10 Comments

Naan

Posted on August 12, 2016 by debspots

It’s been at least a year since Ashley asked me for the recipe for naan, the traditional Indian flatbread I make regularly. It was on my list of future posts and last week I realized that my dear young friend … Continue reading →

Posted in baked, baked goods, bread, breakfast, lunch, side, side dish, side dishes, snacks, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged crust, make ahead, pizza, recipe, vegetarian | 6 Comments

Butterless Butter Chicken

Posted on July 21, 2016 by debspots

Butter chicken was Brian’s idea in the first place. I’d never even heard of it. When he was a sophomore at GWU, he described a new Indian dish he’d tried at one of his favorite takeout places. At the time, … Continue reading →

Posted in braise, chicken, dinner, easy, entertaining, entree, family, gluten free, low carb, main, main course, main courses, main dish, one pot meals, poultry, simple recipes, supper, main courses, Uncategorized | Tagged gluten free, low carb, make ahead | 1 Comment

Magic Meringues

Posted on June 4, 2016 by debspots

I’ve never been a huge fan of meringue. A friend used to make a towering lemon meringue pie for dinner parties and everyone clamored for it. I was secretly a little phobic and queasy at the mere thought. Uncooked … Continue reading →

Posted in baked, baked goods, baking, dessert, gluten free, sweets, treat, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged aquafaba, chickpeas, cookies, dairy free, gluten free, magic, make ahead, meringues, recipe, vegan, vegetarian | 4 Comments

Roasted Beet Salad

Posted on May 27, 2016 by debspots

Suddenly, summer has arrived, just in time for the long holiday weekend. The sun is hot, the air is thick and steamy. The owlets have found their wings and moved deeper into the woods. We can hear, but no … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, easy, entertaining, gluten free, healthy, paleo, roasted, salad, side, side dish, side dishes, simple recipes, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetable | Tagged dairy free, easy, gluten free, healthy, herbs, make ahead, nuts, paleo, sauce, vegan | 12 Comments

Falentil

Posted on May 14, 2016 by debspots

Do you like felafel? Do you have a favorite veggie “burger” or “meatball?” Over the years, I’ve experimented with many variations on mudpies made with vegetables. I am, after all, a potter, and we like nothing better than a good … Continue reading →