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Goat Cheese Samosas??? Salmon and Avocado Cigars

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The question marks are because of the cheese. Samosas are typical of Asian and North African cuisine where cheese is rarely used. But they are also served around the Mediterranean where cheese is eaten in vast quantities. And it’s my kitchen and I can do what I want. These last two recipes didn’t quite use … Continue reading…

Avocado Rolls; cooking v not cooking

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I hate it when I lose my posts! I had it all done, I hit ‘save’ and it disappeared. It was time to make dinner so here I am, doing a repeat with my morning coffee. Oh well…. Probably wasn’t interesting anyway. (I believe that’s referred to as ‘Sour Grapes Rationalization’ if I recall my … Continue reading…

Salmon and Spinach in Phyllo

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Yes, I’m still playing with food. I’m also trying to catch up on all the photos I took in the last few months that have been languishing in the ‘to be posted’ folder. I decided I should make a clean start with the new year – as soon as I clean up the old folders, … Continue reading…

Shrimp and Spinach Pie, the update, warm mice

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I was watching British cooking shows while trimming the tree the other day. One of them featured a gorgeous Moroccan pie or pastry.  I wasn’t paying close enough attention to actually get the recipe but I did get the idea. Naturally, I had to modify it to suit…. The problem was she used a quiche … Continue reading…

Zucchini Samosas

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I had phyllo left after my last adventure with Herb and Zucchini Phyllo Pies. Naturally, I still have zucchini. So I decided to give it another try. I made this batch a little more substantial – just because. Zucchini Samosas Preparation and cooking time:  20 minutes     Ingredients: 4 sheets phyllo dough 1 small zucchini, grated … Continue reading…

Zucchini and Herb Phyllo Pies

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I got the idea for these in one of my Greek cook books. It was called ‘kolokithópita’ or zucchini pie.  (Similar to ‘spanakópita’ or spinach pie.) It served 8. I was thinking more along the line of tapas, samosas, mezze, little bites…. A first course for two. So I modified it ever so slightly. I … Continue reading…