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Tomatoes Stuffed with Veal Meatballs

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I love all things tomato.  The season is slowly winding down out in California.  We are lucky that the days will be getting a little warmer which means tomatoes will be making their appearance for a few more weeks.  The wonderful thing about a tomato is how versatile it is.  Not only does it stand more »

Lazy Avocado & Grapefruit Cocktail

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It’s avocado week here at The Back Burner. But I am in a lazy summer mood. Too lazy to think up an avocado cocktail. I’m not even sure I want an avocado cocktail. At least not one with alcohol. So I thought I’d stretch the word cocktail and use it more like the idea of more »

Souvlaki Style Meatballs using Lamb

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This week we are taking y’all away with us on some summer travels.  We did not get to go to Greece this summer  but have been dreaming about it for a few months now.  There seems to be numerous websites out there recently which highlight mystical, warm-sandy beaches and gorgeous Greek bites to whet your more »

Hot and Spicy Crab Dip

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It has been a week, and it is only Monday.  YIKES!  The good news is that there are delicious things being discussed over at the Back Burner this week, and I cannot wait.  You could probably tell from Lauren’s post on Pesto (which I love), that we are talking about dips, sauces, toppings and other great more »