culinary exploration

Follow me through the adventures that take place in my kitchen, in restaurants or in other kitchens. Cooking and food are my passions and I want to share my experiences of cooking, baking and eating with you.
I'm a Greek self-taught cook who lives in Chicago. I learned a lot about cooking from both of my grandmothers, my mom and dad, family and friends. Passing on timeless traditions through food is one thing I strive to do in life.

These are my journeys through culinary exploration...

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May 22

Trader Joe’s gets me every time with their sample station. I was totally sold on the carnitas and guacamole so I got some! So delicious.

Also - this slow roasted pork makes me want to use it to whip up a mean Mexican-style mac & cheese with the pork, roasted jalapeños, caramelized onions, pepper jack cheese. Sounds super tasty. Stay tuned… I’ll eventually turn that idea into reality and post a recipe!

juliasea:

Penne Rosa made with greek yogurt. (Or, dinner last night.)

20 minutes & awesome. Just a friendly PSA. BUT…I left out the shrimp and subbed basil and arugula for spinach.

eProps to Melinda for linking.

HOORAY for all things pasta! This looks delicious!

Apr 11

Bacon-topped scallops from Beso in Las Vegas

Pasta puttanesca

BBQ: pulled pork on a pretzel roll and cornbread from Chicago Q

Veal on a bed of polenta

Gnocchi with a wild boar ragu

Beef carpaccio from Cafe Spiaggia

Grilled octopus from Cafe Spiaggia

Apr 5

V-Neck and a Cardigan: Creamy Crock Pot Spaghetti

vneckandacardigan:

Holy filling, delicious, and healthy lunch!

Ingredients

2 tbsp oil

1 lbs. lean turkey

Salt, pepper, and garlic powder

3 jars of 26 oz. pasta sauce

1 lbs. whole wheat spaghetti noodles

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

4 oz. fat free cream cheese

1-2 cups chicken broth

NOM.

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