Poppy Seed Hamantashen and a happy [belated] Purim!

Home-cured bresaola

Rabbit-Venison Rillettes

Hint-of-Mint Agnolotti with Cantaloupe Sauce and Prosciutto

Melanzane Sott’Olio – traditional Sicilian pickled eggplant packed in oil

Nectarine-Tomato Chutney

Homemade Mortadella

Monkey Bubble Bread, from Baked Explorations

Champagne-Cognac Cocktail – inspired by The Big Sleep

Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Kale Crisps

Honeyed Banana-Blueberry Bread

Tzatziki (Greek Cucumber-Yogurt Dip) – spiced up with za’atar

Tartine with home-smoked BBQ pulled pork, onion, and smoked cheddar.

Vegan Almond Rosewater Cookies (adapted from Veganomicon)

A Dirty Pickle Martini. Made with brine from homemade pickles.

Hamantaschen with Ginger-Almond Filling

Bagels, Lox & Cream Cheese – All from scratch

Coconut Rice with Bacon, Black Eyed Peas, and Vegetables

Three-Layer Crepe Stack with Jam Filling

Pickled Grapes Benedict – Home-pickled grapes on an English muffin, with zabaione and Canadian bacon

Rose Water Cream “Pie Bouquet”

Home-Pickled Grapes