Chicken, Olive, Orange, and Rye Bread Tray Bake
Really Really Good. And So Easy! Tray bake, sheet pan meal, single pan dinner. Whatever you call them, if you cook, you probably have at least a couple of these easy meals on standby for when you’re short on time and energy, or just don’t feel like spending much time in the kitchen. I’ve been […]
Beans and Roasted Salsa
What a Way to Start the New Year! I don’t know about you, but after the holidays, I chill out on cooking for awhile. I’m still cooking, but I keep things very simple. I suppose I’m kind of recharging. After a couple of weeks I’m raring to go and I find that spending several hours […]
Shrimp and Black Bean Panzanella
Everything I Love in a Meal is Right Here on This Plate. My love for panzanella is no secret. It happens to be a dish that ticks all my bells and I’ve made and posted several variations. In my ever-so-humble opinion, a really good panzanella can’t be beaten. It will always be in my top […]
Cantaloupe with Peanut Dukkah
How About a Simple and Unique Summer Melon Salad? I love eating and serving a simple melon salad with my meals in summer. I can’t think of anything more refreshing and satisfying. If you’ve got a good melon, you really don’t need to do a lot to it in order for it to be delicious. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Braised Oxtails with Salty Orange Cream
Elegant and Rich, but Surprisingly Vibrant. I’m not fond of a lot of braised meat recipes as I find most of them to be too umami packed for my taste. As much as I enjoy the tender unctious meat, the sauce usually runs too rich for me and after a couple of bites I’m done. […]
Shrimp Pasta with Black Lime, Yogurt, and Black Garlic
Creamy Pasta with Shrimp – But with a Twist. Here’s a dish that I guarantee will surprise you with the flavors involved. I’ve been using ground black limes in quite a few recipes lately. And for good reason. They brings such a punch of flavor to the table. When combined with warm spices, like cumin […]
Sticky Coconut Rice Cakes with Turmeric Tomatoes
Crisp and Chewy Coconut Milk Rice Cakes are Out of This World Delicious. In my continuing cooking journey through Ixta Belfrage’s new cookbook, Mezcla, I made Sticky Coconut Rice Cakes with Turmeric Tomatoes. Wow. Wow. And wow. Just imagine this. Sticky rice is baked in a mixture of coconut milk, fresh ginger, scallions, garlic, and […]