Miso Mushroom Butter
Spread This on Some of My Own Fluffy Milk Bread. Flavor enhanced compound butter is always a good thing. But when I decided to make one with mushrooms I knew I wanted it to be packed with plenty of umami because I wasn’t going to use this one for melting on top of a steak […]
Green Salad with Anchovy-Garlic Cream
You’ve Gotta Make This. Trust Me. I’ve been making this salad for years. Every time I make it my son will remind me this is his very favorite green salad. For good reason. It’s unlike any other salad I make and I’ve never eaten anything else to which I could compare it. It’s unique. Heavy […]
Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip
This is So Much More Than Can Be Described in a Simple Title. This dip, known as Muhammara, is said to have originated in Aleppo, Syria, but is now ubiquitous in many Middle Eastern communities. Roasted red bell peppers, walnuts, bread crumbs, pomegranate molasses, Aleppo pepper, cumin and olive oil are combined into what is […]
Shrimp in Spicy Tomato Orange Sauce
Quick and Easy, but Packs an Explosion of Flavor. I got to thinking about shrimp fra diavolo. When it’s good, it’s really good, but I’ve had more than my share of mediocre renditions. So, I set about making a shrimp dish with that recipe in mind, but ended up going off on a completely different […]
Lemon Basil Sheet Cake
A Vibrant Sheet Cake – Just in Time for Spring. My love of sheet cakes is fairly well known by now. First of all, when it comes to ease of preparation, they can’t be beat. They will also feed a crowd, if necessary. Finally, there is no last minute fussing around, you can even make […]
Blood Orange Salad with Creamy Whipped Dressing
Could Be My Last Orange Salad of the Season – So Let’s Go Out with a Bang. Well, citrus season is winding down, so this is probably one of my last orange salads until next season. I will still make an occasional salad using navel oranges that are available year round, but other fruits and […]
Trio of Pickles
So Much Joy for So Little Effort. As I suppose this post will make clear, I love pickles. All kinds of pickles. I like plenty of acid with my meals and having assorted high quality homemade pickles on hand leaves me with choices. I am never without one and usually have several kinds sitting in […]
Lamb Meatballs in Beet and Pomegranate Sauce
There are Meatballs, and Then There are These Meatballs. I mentioned in my tahdig recipe post, that when I make tahdig I like to give it my full attention and have whatever else I’m serving either warming up in the oven or being grilled by someone else. In this case, I made this lamb meatball […]
Orange and Olive Salad with Black Cumin
A Few Ingredients and You’ve Got Simplicity at Its Best. Anyone who’s been here for awhile is aware of my fondness for fresh orange salads. When they’re in peak season I eat them regularly. Besides being delicious, they serve a specific purpose. I don’t enjoy eating multiple rich dishes at the same time. My palate […]
Tahdig with Barberries, Peas, and Mint
Nothing Beats That Crispy Layer of Rice. Whenever I make a tahdig, dinner becomes a special event. This spectacular dish always feels like a celebration. Indeed, I’m sure it will be making an appearance on the tables of many people who will be enjoying the Persian New Year today. I make sure that whatever else […]