Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

This past weekend, Summer arrived.  It’s a bit unfortunate, since Spring usually arrives before Summer.  Last weekend was cold; this weekend was hot, and yesterday (Memorial Day) was hot and muggy.  What happened to Spring, did we really have to completely skip it this year? Because I started blogging last November – at the start… Read More Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

Zucchini and Ricotta Galette

The zucchini love affair continues. This was the best thing to come out of my kitchen in a few months.  I saw this zucchini and ricotta galette last June on smitten kitchen, and it just looked so pretty.  And then I read the recipe, and it actually looked like it tastes good too.  And despite the fact… Read More Zucchini and Ricotta Galette

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

It’s been far too long since my last post.  The beautiful spring weather has brought with it a much more active social calendar, which while incredibly fun, means less time in the kitchen.  This week, however, there is non-stop rain here on the East coast.  The weather, and my sheer exhaustion from being out 10 nights in… Read More Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Tzatziki

Tzatziki is one of my favorite Greek foods, and luckily for everyone, it is one of the easiest Greek foods to make.  For those of you who have never had it before, tzatziki is a dip  or condiment made with yogurt, cucumber, and garlic.  Other cuisines, such as Turkish or Lebanese, have similar dips or sauces, but what differentiates Greek tzatziki from these other… Read More Tzatziki