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Falafel Bowl
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Roasted Carrots with Tahini
I’m not a fan of cooked carrots – too sweet and mushy…but then I saw these gorgeous tri-color guys and couldn’t resist buying them. I realized if I roasted them myself, I could ensure they would be on the firmer side. Problem: solved. After shaving the carrots, I drizzled them with olive oil and dusted … Continue reading
Stylin: Jack’s Wife Freda
Part of the fun of enjoying a meal is dressing for it. The right outfit sets the mood. I think the food just tastes better when I’m dressed appropriately for the occation. My ensemble for a night out with the girls is very different from the one I would wear to a Sunday boozy brunch. … Continue reading
Ted’s Corner Tavern
When Third and Long closed abruptly, I mourned the loss of a pub that was a great place to watch Rangers games. The space stayed empty for months until, finally, signs of life began to reappear. When Ted’s Corner Tavern emerged, it was entirely different from its predecessor. It was nicer, with a marble topped … Continue reading
Titan Foods
Sometimes I think there’s a place you’ve just got to know about and my Public Service Announcements (PSAs) will give you the full skinny. The last stop on my Astoria tour was Titan Foods, which I had heard was THE place to go for feta. I expected to find a small shop with some feta, olives, … Continue reading
Artopolis
When I planned to spend the day walking around Astoria, I did some research. I wanted to make sure we could go someplace for baklava and I heard Artopolis was the place for all things sweet and Greek. That description extends to the employees because though they were busy, they jumped at the opportunity to help … Continue reading
Elias Corner
During my parents’ visit, we wanted to spend most of Saturday in Astoria. Astoria is known for its thriving Greek community so we wanted to check out the restaurants and markets. Since Albert spent several years living in Astoria, he served as our tour guide. When we said we wanted authentic Greek food, he took … Continue reading
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Spaghetti Squash with Spinach and Feta
I love that spaghetti squash is the kind of vegetable where you can just mix in all sorts of different toppings. Not many vegetables can say that about themselves! Actually, no vegetable can ever say anything about itself…because they’re vegetables…and vegetables can’t talk…duh. Anyyyway, my latest spaghetti squash side dish is super simple: Scrape out … Continue reading
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Hummus Crusted Chicken
I am usually intrigued whenever chicken or fish is “encrusted.” It makes the protein seem so special that it’s got its own protective armor of flavor. Usually putting a crust around something requires the right balance of oven temperature and cook time. You need to crisp up the outter layer without drying the rest of the … Continue reading
