Category: Appetizer
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Llapingachos Oregon Style
Sometimes I lose track of what is in my pantry. I periodically must go in and dig around to see what I have on hand. This last time I rediscovered a couple of things that a dear friend brought for me from Ecuador several months back. One of them was a jar of refrito paste,…
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Zucchini Fritters with Creamy Basil Dip
This summer my garden has been overflowing with zucchini. I probably planted too many plants and now my job has been to make use of all that I’m getting. Earlier in my blog I showed how you can use zucchini in zucchini bread and chicken tagine. Today I will show you how to make zucchini fritters that…
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Beet Hummus
I have recently been harvesting lots of vegetables like snap peas, zucchini, and cucumbers from my garden. I get so many of these I’m not always sure what to do with them. One great way is to keep them raw and eat them with a dip.
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Korean Pancake
I have been enjoying making lunch with my son. He has been showing interest in eating healthy and cooking with me. I like his input on what to post on this blog and what dishes my readers will like.
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White Bean hummus
One of my favorite dips to serve for a large gathering is hummus. Hummus is normally made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
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Albóndigas (meatballs)
It is allergy season where I live. It hits me hard every spring. It is very hard to stay in as I like to be outside gardening, walking, or seeing friends. If you suffer from allergies, you know what I’m talking about!
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Grilled Pork with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Has anyone noticed that the prices of meat have suddenly risen over the last month? I certainly have! I’ve been reading about U.S. meat prices and how they could increase by 20% compared to last year due to plant closures. We’d be paying a lot more for beef, pork, and other meats found in stores.
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