This recipe was actually inspired by a recent trip to Costco, where I saw a giant jar (we are talking Costco, after all) of Mezzetta’s Castelvetrano olives. A pretty large jar, really. Because I go into some kind of trance-like state when entering the doors of Costco, I naturally succumbed and purchased the olives. When […]
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Classic Cheese Fondue
Fondue is one of those participatory foods that makes for great party fare, and I find it ideal for New Year’s Eve. It is impossible to avoid chatting up your neighbors while you are all dipping things into molten cheese. Traditional fondue etiquette requires that any woman who drops a tidbit into the cheese must […]
Mushroom En-chard-ladas
Yeah, I had to go there with the name. No apologies. This is not the prettiest dish when finished, so let me start you off with an image of it pre-oven: I have been avoiding sugar and refined carbs since January, and I feel much better and have thus far lost 20 pounds, so I […]
My New Site! Plus Portobello Pizzas…
It took a few months, but I hope you enjoy the new look and layout of Seasonal and Savory. I am still working out a few kinks, so please bear with me as I deal with a learning curve–and if you encounter any problems with functionality, I do hope you will let me know. After […]
Pub-Style Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms (and a giveaway)
Stuffed mushrooms are one of my favorite appetizers, but when you order them in restaurants they tend to be little fat bombs. Tasty, but not especially good for you. This is my lightened-up version that gets a flavor boost from the addition of Saucy Mama Smoky Garlic Mustard, and Saucy Mama is also sponsoring a […]
Crispy Almond Eggplant with Romesco Sauce
Eggplant is seasonal and sweet, and I have been tossing the little ones from our garden into practically everything. This recipe developed from a desire to do a lighter, Spanish-inflected version of Eggplant Parmesan–one that avoided using breadcrumbs. The coating is coarsely ground almonds instead of bread, and it bakes up crispy and crunchy and […]
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