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 […]
Salad of Black Rice, Beets, Apples, and Aged Cheddar
There’s Some Really Good Stuff Going on Here. Here I am with another rice salad. And what a beauty it is. Black rice lends itself so well to salads that I’ve kind of been hooked on it for awhile. It has the perfect texture for a salad because it doesn’t ever get mushy when I […]
Potato Galette with Tomatoes and Oranges
Potatoes, Crème Fraîche, Tomatoes, and Oranges Encased in a Buttery Crust – Sound Good to You? I was in the mood for a savory galette. And I had a day where I could spend time in the kitchen putting it together without any other pressing matters on the agenda. There are those days where you […]
Tahini, Saffron, and Pomegranate Cheesecake
Both Subtle and Surprising. It’s a Real Eye Opener. I’ve come up with an unbaked tahini cheesecake that is unlike anything I’ve ever tasted. I’ve seen recipes for these types of cheesecakes, but I never felt they were fully realized. Sounded kind of boring to me. But I felt there was real potential for something […]
Black Rice, Plum, and Cherry Salad
And It’s Topped with Crispy Breadcrumbs! If you’ve never eaten black rice, this is a great place to start. I love it because it’s chewy and a little nutty in flavor, which makes it great for salads. When it cooks it ends up being a beautiful deep purple color that I thought would lend itself […]