Appetizer
Brown Sugar Bourbon Pickled Mustard Seeds
Brown sugar bourbon pickled mustard seeds, I know you agree, just the name sounds exciting and awesome. The recipe evokes so many sensory triggers, letting you know there is something...
Kisir Salad, an Ancient Grain for Modern Times
Sometimes we forget about the simple things in life and making Kisir salad is one of them. Kisir is a traditional salad in Turkish cuisine made with ground bulgur, parsley and...
Almost Authentic Red Dahl, Preserved Lemon, Sweet Potatoes & Thai Basil.
The red Dahl, preserved lemon and sweet potato recipe is one of my favorite vegetarian recipes. End of the day, mom was right, vegetables are good for you and red...
Oven Roasted Beets, Feta and Salted Pepitas
Oven roasted beets are a simple dish, the sweetness of the beets and the saltiness of the feta and the pepitas go very well together to create a colorful, balanced...
Hummus, Spicy Quinoa Crusted Meatballs, Feta & Olives
Making great homemade meatballs are one reason not to eat out. First of all, eating out can be a real challenge in choosing what to order. Secondly, there are so...
Catalan Tomato Bread with Burrata
My Catalan Tomato Bread is using a fresh scratch baked Dutch oven farmer’s bread, however, a great store purchased farmers bread will work just fine. Once considered a poor man’s meal Catalan...
How to make Labneh, Roasted Eggplants & Sumac
Real food like Labneh & Roasted Eggplants & Sumac has the power to bring joy and pleasure into our lives and can have powerful effects on our body. Traditionally prepared,...
Zhoug , Yemenite Hot Sauce
Zhoug a Yemenite a hot sauce is served with just about everything, especially with foods with origins in the Middle East. It always accompanies salads like khtsilim pikanti (spicy eggplant),...
Yogurt, Kale, Preserved Lemon, Sumac and Kalamata Olives.
My preserved lemons are now ready to use. Since I have kale puree and homemade yogurt in the refrigerator, creating a savory yogurt kale dip was a no brainer. When making the...