What a beautiful meal! The flavors seem to be so alive, almost like music. Question: what spices/herbs do you use in the dolmades? If they are fantastic, I’d love to have the recipe. Thanks!

, to the best of my recollection this is what we had. Apps: Bang Bang Chicken Chilled Cucumbers Spiced Shredded Tripe Wontons with Special Hot Sauce I always forget about the wontons when dining at Fulloon, it was the first dished...

stored it. 1-2 days before you want to eat, put the frozen container in the refrigerator. It will thaw slowly and safely. If you are particular about flavors, consider ordering good quality spices and herb mixes from a company...

Used my tried and true honey brine seasoned with pickling spice. Fired up the smoker. Bird was bigger than usual, 16 lbs instead of the usual 12. Oh oh, sweet potatoes (in butter, ginger, butter, a little ancho chile powder,...

- I used a large white 1/2 t dry mustard – I used Penzey's "Oriental" Then...: about 2 cups cored & shredded red cabbage... 2 cups green cabbage...I used all red cabbage 1 shredded carrot Kosher salt & FGBpepper Everything except...

Vanilla ice cream (p. 113) Dangerously loving my new ice cream maker, and a fan of super rich vanilla, I made SG’s vanilla ice cream — cooked custard w/ whole vanilla bean (from Penzey's) and 4 egg yolks. I like it a...

Pan full of chicken parts, salted and peppered, sprinkled with vinegar and dusted with either some dried herb or another or a more pungent seasoning if the mood strikes – I’ve gotten really fond of Penzey's Northwoods...

Another delicious use for the dressing. Had some leftover lump crabmeat from the lobster stuffing so decided on crab quesadillas. Mixed the crab with chopped roasted poblanos, cilantro, and some Penzey's adobo seasoning. I was...

good. Nowadays, I’ve upgraded the recipe to use free-range chicken, organic mushroom soup, some sauteed fresh mushrooms, Penzey's bouillon instead of the dry soup mix, and bulk (non-boxed) brown rice and wild rice. But...

thing ever. (And yes, I asked that it be put in a pot instead of the ground, but that wasn’t cool.) After the market we went around the corner to Penzey's spices, and again, anything you want. We purchased cinnamon sticks...

meat is done, sprinkle with 3-4T garlic (OK, my family is from Transylvania, we need to ward off the vampires!), salt, black pepper, 4T Hungarian paprika (Szeged is what I like best), saute till spices absorbed. Reserve. In same...