sides & condiments

Surf & Turf Tacos

May 5, 2011
Blackened Tuna and Steak Tacos

So no, there  isn’t a huge Hispanic population in Pittsburgh in case you were wondering. And at no point am I doing anything authentic here. But I really think that Mexican-style dishes are my favorite to make. When I call you and ask, “Do you wanna come over for tacos?”, there’s really no way you could [...]

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Now that’s Guacamole!

May 5, 2011
Guacamole

[Original post April 31, 2011] Oh boy oh boy do I love guacamole! And I love making it, too, because then I get to eat it! The secrets are texture and plenty of lime juice and salt. The other ingredients can be adjusted or left out to suit your taste. I have found that people prefer [...]

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Lemony Egg Salad

April 24, 2011
Egg Salad

Egg salad, an elegant solution to using up your hard-boiled Easter eggs, is an underrated indulgence. Largely because of the hassle and time it takes to boil, cool, and shell the eggs, most people opt for low-maintenance pasta salads these days. This holiday, take advantage of the Bunny’s bounty with this version of the old-school [...]

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Perfect Oven Fries

April 23, 2011
Perfect Oven Fries

For me, french fries are simply a vessel to carry delicious ketchup (Heinz, of course). It’s a shame the potatoes have to be doused in vats of saturated fat before they are fit to carry out their life’s mission. That’s why I try to bake real potatoes at home whenever possible. This recipe for oven-baked [...]

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Haluski (Cabbage & Noodles)

April 8, 2011
Haluski - Polish Cabbage & Noodles

A Pittsburgh tradition from Polish & Slovak heritage… both of which are in my family’s ethnic composition. My Slovak grandmother likes to make her Haluski with anisette or caraway seeds (she uses anisette in her pizzelles too), and my Polish grandmother opts for sauerkraut over fresh cabbage. Here’s my take on one of Pittsburgh’s all-around [...]

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Avocado Tzatziki

March 31, 2011
Avocado Tzatziki Sauce

I wait all year for the Northside’s Holy Trinity Greek Food Festival to get the best gyros & honeyballs (aka Loukoumades). There’s something about waiting outside in a tent and sharing a big blue plastic-covered table with strangers that makes the food taste even better. The sad part is that one of my favorite gyro buddies [...]

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