Category Archives: Recipes

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Recipe: Campisi Style Salad Dressing

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Campisi’s is an Italian restaurant in Dallas which, for reasons explained below, my family always assumed was Egyptian. Alex of The Defined Dish claims she’s copied the recipe for their house salad dressing which, though we don’t have the original … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Cold Soba Noodle Salad

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Cold Soba Noodle Salad is a refreshing alternative to Tabbouleh, which we’ve been making on repeat all summer. Both salads work well as a side or a main dish for a light lunch on a hot day. Makes 4 appetizer … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Nigella Lawson Banana Bread

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Nigella Lawson Banana Bread is even better than Upside Down Banana Bread, thanks to the addition of bourbon-soaked raisins. The web offers many variations of this recipe but this is the one I prefer though I’ve done some tinkering and … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Tuscan Tomato Bean Salad

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Tuscan tomato bean salad is a summertime treat when you have ripe cherry tomatoes and fresh basil in your back yard (or at your farmers’ market). Just add beans and a bit of dressing for a refreshing one dish meal … Continue reading →

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Costco food court hacks

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Last week Costco opened in Albany, with fawning media coverage worthy of that wedding at Madison Square Garden. We did not brave the crowds (there were long lines and a full parking lot) but are very familiar with Costco from … Continue reading →

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Durkee’s Famous Sauce recipes

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Durkee’s dressing may be discontinued, but we can comfort ourselves with the many Durkee’s Famous Sauce recipes we can make using our copycat version. Our Durkee’s posts are among the most popular on Burnt My Fingers, with readers often sharing … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Southern Style Greens

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Southern Style Greens are a classic accompaniment on a platter of barbecue or fried southern goodness. Today I cooked mustard greens, but the same process works for collards and turnip greens as well. (If there are small young turnips with … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Southern Style Cheese Grits

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Southern Style Cheese Grits comes from a recipe card in my mother’s collection and is attributed to J. Ross. It’s tasty but very rich; feel free to cut back on the butter or cheese to your preference. The final step … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Mamo’s Rich Chocolate Cake

Posted on July 8, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Our grandmother (Mamo) made Rich Chocolate Cake for our birthdays and it was always a high point of the celebration. Her recipe (found among my mother’s recipe cards) differs from similar recipes by using chocolate squares instead of cocoa powder … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Amish Slaw 1

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

“Sturdy” is an unusual descriptor for a cole slaw, but it fits for Amish Slaw 1. (Amish Slaw 2 has a vinegar base and will be posted shortly.) It’s the slaw that eats like a meal, thanks to the dense … Continue reading →

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