Cheesy Baked Greek Pastitsio

If you like lasagna, beef bolognese, or even Cincinnati chili, you’ll love this dish hailing from Greece.  Pastitsio is a layered casserole of tubular pasta tossed with hard cheese and topped off with meat sauce (spiced with cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and oregano) and lightly browned bechamel sauce.  With so many delicious ingredients, how could it not [...]

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A Parting Gift from the Bushes to the Obamas

New White House china (per the Washington Post):
“Informal”

“Formal”

Credit: AP Photo/Ron Edmonds 
Total cost: $500,000+
Forcing your successor to eat off your plate: priceless
Ok, dinner service selection is probably voluntary (thankfully!).  I wonder if it will ever be fashionable to serve on the George W. Bush china?  Or maybe the Obamas will smash some plates to celebrate—Greek style?

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Penne with Roasted Tomatoes, Feta & Kalamatas

If you haven’t guessed, I’m a food blog junkie, so it’s no surprise this recipe started with one from a charming blogger, The Wednesday Chef.  Chopped, sauteed zucchini might also be nice.
-1/2 c. olive oil, divided
-1 lb. good canned plum tomatoes (or whole, peeled plum tomatoes), halved lengthwise, seeded
-1 tsp. dried oregano, 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
-scant [...]

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