January 08, 2021. You kids are too young to know that the name of this sandwich is a play on the name, Latka Gravas, the lovable mechanic, played by the not always lovable, Andy Kaufman, from the 70s/80s TV show, Taxi. It’s also a helpful reminder on how to pronounce the word latke and anotherContinue reading “The Latke Gravlax- Thank you very much!”
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Lots O’ Latkes and 1 Ingredient Applesauce
January 01, 2021. Happy New Year! I made a version of latkes for a family Super Bowl party years ago and they were such a big hit they eventually evolved to take center stage as part of our New Year’s Day celebration. Our standard latke platter is pretty straight forward- a lot o’ latkes withContinue reading “Lots O’ Latkes and 1 Ingredient Applesauce”
New Year, New Logo!
New Logo. Happy New Year! It’s 2021 and there are lots of changes for the new year here at Dad’s Dinner Diary! Starting with a new, professionally designed (Thanks Mike!) logo- New Merch. Only because I wanted to get you kids Dad Dinner Diary shirts as a fun Christmas surprise and the minimum order wasContinue reading “New Year, New Logo!”
Feast of the 7 Fishes In a Bowl
December 23, 2020. Just by coincidence, I’ve been posting a lot of Italian-American inspired recipes for the holidays, so it’s fitting I end the year with a favorite. I just love the Feast of the 7 Fishes, traditionally celebrated on Christmas Eve. Our family started to enjoy this celebration years ago on Christmas Day whenContinue reading “Feast of the 7 Fishes In a Bowl”
Spinach and Artichoke Dip Lasagna
December 18, 2020. We always seem to have a tray of lasagna out at some point during the holiday season. A great dish to make ahead or even freeze when you have the time, so it’s ready for when you don’t. I was also thinking, who really has time to make an appetizer and anContinue reading “Spinach and Artichoke Dip Lasagna”
HAPPY HOOKIE COOKIE DAY 2020!
December 16, 2020. Hookie Cookie Day is probably the best idea Mom and I ever came up with as parents- this, and putting money aside for your colleges- but Hookie Cookie Day was way more fun and a lot cheaper. It started when Mom was a little, school girl and her mom, GM, was aContinue reading “HAPPY HOOKIE COOKIE DAY 2020!”
Granny Goulash
December 11, 2020. When I was a kid, my idea of Italian food was SpaghettiOs and Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs, Ravioli and Lasagna, but never Beefaroni because Granny took pride in making a homemade version of that in a dish she called ‘Goulash”. An exotic name for sure, especially for a boy who ateContinue reading “Granny Goulash”
The Citizen Caine- A Double Down Falafel Sandwich
December 07, 2020. First of all, I sincerely thank anyone and everyone who has ever followed, liked or commented on this blog and its related Instagram and Twitter posts. I will admit, I’m a bit of a social media novice, but I have been excited by the possibility of reaching my goal of 100 InstagramContinue reading “The Citizen Caine- A Double Down Falafel Sandwich”
Spaghetti Squash in Eco Friendly Bowls
December 04, 2020. Dare I say, this might be the perfect recipe for you environmentally active, young ladies- plant based, with a compostable cooking and serving vessel- you don’t even need a fancy Spiralizer to get gluten free, veggie “pasta”! It’s also simple to make and looks great on a plate for an easy andContinue reading “Spaghetti Squash in Eco Friendly Bowls”
Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey and Waffles: Special Late Night, So You’re Ready for Sunday Brunch, Edition
November 27, 2020. I doubt that either of you have a waffle iron, which is something most people probably don’t buy until they’re married and have a kid or two- until then, I suppose they just go out to brunch if they want a waffle. I didn’t buy my first waffle iron until I hadContinue reading “Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey and Waffles: Special Late Night, So You’re Ready for Sunday Brunch, Edition”
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