The Yellow Apron

Creating recipes for everyday.

Sunday, March 30, 2025

Millet and Pumpkin Kasha

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I have wanted to make this since I first saw the video on Tasting History with Max Miller .  It has taken me this long to find the millet. M...
Thursday, March 27, 2025

Part XVI: The Frugal Pantry

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I haven't changed topics in a couple of years, mainly because I'm still focusing on lower-carb, Mediterranean-style dishes.  There a...
Monday, March 24, 2025

Irish Stew

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I really wanted to make a whole meal in the large Crockpot.  I wasn't in the mood for corned beef and cabbage for St Patrick's Day a...
Friday, March 21, 2025

Passover Cleaning Update

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Here we are, post-Purim, and the cleaning has begun in earnest.  I don't generally go into this here because this is a cooking blog.  Th...
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Grape Leaf Pilaf (Dolmadakia)

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I could have made dolmades for my Purim feast side, but they're quite a bit of work.  This deconstructed version is popular among cooks...
Saturday, March 15, 2025

Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Mercimek Çorbasi)

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YouTube doesn't know what to make of me.  Watching Spanish recipes led to other Mediterranean cuisines, and even Ramadan iftar spreads. ...
Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Chicken Curry #2 (pre-cooked chicken version)

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I reread my original chicken curry recipe, and it was so much simpler than how I do curry now.  I have matured as a cook to use a greater n...
Sunday, March 9, 2025

Chickpea Polenta

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The continued quest to use canned beans marches on.  This Mediterranean-inspired dish actually comes up with a lot of ideas when you search ...
Thursday, March 6, 2025

Pintos with Salsa

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I was not expecting to get three posts out of a pantry meal, but here goes the rest of that little Mexican throw-together dinner. I did can ...
Monday, March 3, 2025

Tomato and Avocado Quesadillas

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These turned out prettier than I expected, so they're getting a post.  I also realized that the relatively bland guacamole from the prev...
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Lurker Smurf
Southern California, United States
I am a baker and freelance caterer who enjoys a cooking challenge. Using the stray items that collect in a pantry, fridge, or freezer has become my specialty. I like to take my inspiration from any cuisine I sample, even if my tweaking produces a less-than-authentic result.
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