Inspired and educated by television cooking shows, Food Talk podcasts, and reading cookbooks from cover to cover, I love to play in the kitchen. As I experiment with new recipes and techniques, I post my favorites to this food blog. Check it out, and find something new to try for dinner! www.dianesfoodblog.com/
Here is a traditional recipe for dill pickles. Unlike quicker refrigerator pickles, these require some cooking and a waiting period until they are ready. But their flavor and crunch make it worth it! … More Diane’s Dill Pickles
If you’ve ever been afraid to make your own pickles, fear not. This method doesn’t require boiling, canning or measuring–or even a formal recipe. … More Crunchy Refrigerator Dill Pickles
These crisp, savory treats make a tasty appetizer — or even a small meal — sure to please any crowd. Make them as shown with ham and chicken or experiment with other fillings. … More Spanish Croquetas (Fritters)
Sofrito is a basic tomato and onion sauce that provides the backbone for many Spanish recipes, and while it’s a mostly red sauce, the caramelized onions are the real stars of this show. … More Spanish Sofrito Sauce (Catalan Tomato and Onion Sauce)
Here’s a truly genius way to quickly slice grapes–or any other small round things–in half. … More Quick Tip: Slicing grapes (and other small round things)
This cold chicken salad–a perfect combination of interesting flavors and textures–will transform any summer meal into a “Winner, winner, chicken dinner!” … More Cold Chicken Salad with Grapes
A little bit tangy and a lotta bit spicy, this award-winning salsa verde is quick, easy and extremely addictive. … More “50 Shades of Green” Salsa Verde
If fresh sage is taking over your herb garden, here’s a great way to use it up. The frying process neutralizes the otherwise overpowering flavor of the leaves. … More Sage Fritters (Fried Sage Leaves)
This whole grain mustard will inspire you to fire up the grill every night to find new things to put it on. Other than just your spoon. … More Whole Grain Mustard
When Google doesn’t give you what you’re looking for, sometimes you have to take things into your own hands and invent the recipe yourself. I’ve saved you the trouble…just use this one. … More Diane’s Romesco Beef Casserole
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