I whipped up a little din din on the fly, of course didn't think a thing of it. Like, the way I make most of my things, it's really a splish of this and sprinkle of that, because that's kinda how most of us Greeks do it. And such was the case last night. But I posted a picture on instagram last night, and I thought I need to spread the love and share this one. I think the key that made this so good was 2 things. 1. The noodles were like … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Dinner: Cranberry Sauce
Consider this a "from the archives" post... A few new peeps have joined our little "On Purpose" family since last Thanksgiving, and this is TRULY so yummy, that I thought I would play a "rerun" of last year's episode. From a can? The kind you can "slice"? Or homemade? I love cranberry any way you serve it up to me. It's YUM! I have been making this recipe since about the time I got married (which would be 16 years ago), and it's … [Read more...]
Crockpot Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Thanks to my new favorite source of things to cook, Pinterest provided me with a YUMMY recipe for dinner this week. I can't take credit for this recipe..... I only pinned it. Some awesome chic created this. And I forgot to take pics until after I served up one whole tenderloin and said to myself, "self, these peeps GOTTA try this!".... and it was then that I grabbed my camera. Crockpot Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed … [Read more...]
Yemista: Greek Cuisine
Last week we hit all time record low temps… so cool that I felt like I needed a jacket on some days. And the sun wasn't wanting to peek his head out either. So it being cold and gray it definitely felt like comfort food. Coupled with the fact that my family actually REQUESTED a major Greek meal. When people find out my ethnic background one of the many questions I get asked it DO YOU COOK LOTS OF GREEK FOOD. And the answer is truly no. Not … [Read more...]
Semi-Homemade Greek Pork Chops and Potatoes
This was a little din din I whipped up the other night, and as you all know, I seriously just throw stuff together, with no measuring, just whatever. I think it's how I was raised, watching my mom add a little of this, a little of that, understanding what seasonings compliment each other, and what don't. So, I roll with it. And anything that is a homemade meal for my family amidst our chaotic evenings with homework, sports, and events and … [Read more...]
4 Ingredient Mexi Chicken
Ok, 5 including the taco seasoning. Now, lemme just tell you guys, I've said it before and I'll say it again. The way I cook, I just throw stuff together, keep my fingers crossed and hope for the best. Most of the times it comes out pretty good (I think!). And know this too... I come from an UBER traditional Greek family, where I did not have "casseroles" or anything with "pre made" or processed in it. This isn't a huge processed meal, but it … [Read more...]
Double Baked Potatoes
What's for dinner? Blah blah.. same ole thing... Steak? Chicken? And the sides? French fries, corn on the cob, some pasta thingy? Well, something SUPER easy, that looks pretty fancy that my gang loves is my double baked potatoes. I start with my russet potatoes. ... wash em really good and stab them with a fork about 3 or 4 times each. Then pop them into the microwave for 10 minutes. Slice them in half and then scoop out the … [Read more...]
Tomato Mushroom Capellini
Most of my cooking I do, I do these throw together, eyeballing dish and taste testing. Thanks to my mom being the most amazing teacher ever to me in so many things, this is how I learned to cook. Because that is how she cooked. So throwing a few things together, I whipped up the yummiest topping for our pasta EVER! (Like so good I can just eat it in a bowl by itself!) I think it's fairly healthy because I'm using fresh ingredients, nothing … [Read more...]
Ribs, Greek Style
What's for dinner? A highly requested main course in my house, ribs, GREEK style! It's finger lickin good and OH so easy. Ready? Here's what you need... Pork baby back ribs Olive Oil Fresh Lemon Jane's Crazy Mixed Up Salt Cavenders Garlic Powder I first season the underside, then flip it over and do the top, and stick it in the oven like this. I do not use oregano as most Greeks do for this particular recipe just because the … [Read more...]
