Salt Croquettes (Revised)
Last week I wrote about a favorite holiday dish in my Basque family’s home. Today I am sharing with you a favorite Portuguese holiday dish, that Lenny’s family always serves. One of my favorite dishes that is always served at Christmas time is the salt cod croquette. It is a little fried piece of heaven. more »
Basque Style Clams
This week at the Back Burner we are sharing family recipes and/or traditions that are served during the Christmas holiday. My mother’s side of the family is Spanish Basque and food was a big part of our lives. One dish that I remember being served during the holiday season was Basque Style Clams. I have more »
Pork Tenderloin with a Balsamic Reduction
One of my favorite cuts of meat to serve for a dinner party is the tenderloin, as it is a bit elegant without being over formal. I like to use either beef or pork, and I normally make this decision by the price point at the market. For this particular recipe I went with more »
A Meaty Christmas
Photo Credit: AP Photo 2003 I always think of the passing of Thanksgiving as the gateway to the holiday season. I normally begin to find myself humming holiday tunes, and scouting out unique gifts to share with my loved ones. I am not the type of person who will merely buy a gift for the more »
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