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Athena's Easter Feast
First Course: Greek Salad Chopped Tomato, Cucumber, and Green Bell Pepper Kalamata Olives, Slivered Red Onion Sprinkle with Oregano and Sea Salt Drizzle with Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar Top with a Wedge of Feta Cheese Second Course: Greek Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Roasted Root Vegetables & Green Beans Tzatziki with Pita Bread CLICK HERE FOR RECIPES Third Course: Fresh Whole Strawberries, Tangerines, and Pistachios

Tammi Jones Tanaka
Mar 27, 20211 min read


Athena's Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb
Athena Peros shares her traditional Greek recipes for Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb, Roasted Root Vegetables with Green Beans, and Tzatziki (Yogurt Sauce). Athena's Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb Please note: This recipe may be prepared same day, but allowing two days to prepare is ideal. INGREDIENTS: One 5 pound boneless leg of lamb 4 thinly slivered garlic cloves 2 packages of fresh rosemary (for seasoning and garnish) Marinade 1 2 lemons 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoo

Tammi Jones Tanaka
Mar 27, 20213 min read


Grandma Val's New Year's Creole Gumbo: The Recipe
INGREDIENTS Meat & Poultry 1 pound hot Italian sausage OR andouille sausage ½ pound chopped ham OR bacon, turkey or chicken (I used...

Tammi Jones Tanaka
Dec 31, 20202 min read


Roasted Turkey with Cornbread Stuffing, Gravy and Orange Cranberry Sauce
The turkey is the signature dish of Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner. This was my very first time making a turkey. I approached it with patience, calm, and lots of advance preparation. The result is a flavorful, moist, and beautiful bird. ROASTED TURKEY INGREDIENTS whole turkey (estimate 1 pound per person) Trinity Mix ½ yellow bell pepper ½ orange bell pepper ½ red onion 4 celery stalks Herbed Butter 8 tablespoons (1 stick) of butter spices to taste: kosher salt, pepper,

Tammi Jones Tanaka
Nov 23, 20204 min read


Tammi's Homemade Macaroni & Cheese
There's nothing quite like a good macaroni & cheese. Kids and grownups love it. It's perfect for a holiday dinner with family, but it can...

Tammi Jones Tanaka
Nov 23, 20201 min read


Mom's Spinach Casserole
My mother's spinach casserole is one of my favorite recipes for the holidays. It's savory and simple to make. This recipe makes 3 or 4...

Tammi Jones Tanaka
Nov 23, 20201 min read


Purple and Orange Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar Butter
One day as I was grocery shopping, I noticed some beautiful purple sweet potatoes. Combined with orange sweet potatoes, they make a...

Tammi Jones Tanaka
Nov 22, 20201 min read


Daddy Freddy's Catfish with Black Beans & Rice
DADDY FREDDY’S CATFISH with Black Beans & Rice INGREDIENTS Catfish · 4 large catfish fillets · 1 cup corn starch · 1 cup milk · 1 egg...

Tammi Jones Tanaka
Jul 1, 20202 min read


Daddy Freddy's Yeast Rolls with Cinnamon Honey Butter
DADDY FREDDY’S YEAST ROLLS with Cinnamon Honey Butter INGREDIENTS Yeast Rolls · 1 cup warm water · 2 cups warm milk OR half and half · ...

Tammi Jones Tanaka
Jul 1, 20202 min read


Mom's Quiche Lorraine: The Recipe
MOM'S QUICHE LORRAINE INGREDIENTS Egg Mixture 4 eggs 1/2 pint (1 cup) heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon vanilla ¼ tablespoon nutmeg 2...

Tammi Jones Tanaka
May 8, 20202 min read


Spicy Turkey Chili
SPICY TURKEY CHILI Chili is an easy go-to recipe when you want a flavorful, easy to heat and serve dish. It’s also high in protein. You...

Tammi Jones Tanaka
May 1, 20202 min read


Easy Bolognese Sauce
EASY BOLONESE SAUCE This is a quick and easy sauce to make, store, and serve any day of the week. It's made with simple ingredients that...

Tammi Jones Tanaka
May 1, 20201 min read


Adobo Seasoned Shredded Chicken
ADOBO SEASONED SHREDDED CHICKEN I was first introduced to adobo seasoning one summer during my college years. I lived with friends in a...

Tammi Jones Tanaka
May 1, 20202 min read


Favorite Pantry Meals
It’s May, 2020 and the Coronavirus pandemic is ongoing with most everyone but essential workers sheltered in place. In these...

Tammi Jones Tanaka
May 1, 20202 min read


Ginger Pineapple Punch
A Light, Refreshing, Easy Punch

Tammi Jones Tanaka
Apr 9, 20201 min read


Orange Vanilla Sugar Cookies
Some of my earliest memories are learning to bake with my father. He first taught me to make yeast rolls when I was four years old. As a...

Tammi Jones Tanaka
Apr 9, 20201 min read


Charles' Deviled Eggs
Learn one of the most delicious deviled egg recipes I've ever tasted!

Tammi Jones Tanaka
Apr 9, 20202 min read
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