It’s been awhile since I shared a recipe and Summer is now around the corner. I wanted to share this beautiful photo that I took of some purple bells. Every time I look at them, they remind me of summer and beautiful days in the sun. Speaking of blooms, I saw these beauties at the market: the Trieste White Cousa …
Lentil and Onion Porridge
Spring is here and life is in full bloom. And when it comes to lunch, there is no match to a fresh, light meal. I find that the most satisfying meals are the ones full of different textures, flavors, and colors, filling the eyes before the stomach. Mealtime is slowly savored in a comfortable setting and never alone. This is …
Romano Beans in Olive Oil and Tomato sauce
I love Spring with its beautiful sun, crisp warming breeze and all the exciting local vegetables and fruits that I find at the market. My trips to Whole Foods are sort of like an excursion for me. I’m like a kid in front of mountains of candy and chocolate. My heart starts racing and I get this tingle in my …
Pistachio and fruit stuffed blinis
The only thought that came to mind as I looked at this pointy huge fruit is: “Don’t judge a fruit by its skin.” When my dad brought it in, I have to admit I was a little hesitant to unwrap it. It’s called “durian“, and the sight of it would deter you from buying it at the market, but I …
Roasted Green Wheat with Artichoke hearts
Meet “Freekeh“, roasted green wheat with a delicious smokey flavor. I recently fell in love with this grain. Freekeh is pretty much a staple back home, and is usually cooked with vegetables and/or meats. The production of freekeh is highly proprietary and the techniques of turning green wheat into freekeh are usually kept as the family secret. As a child, …
Lentil Soup with Swiss chard and Sunchokes
Have you ever noticed how quiet the world becomes when it snows? I love watching these little flakes twirl around as they make their way down to the ground. I LOVE snow! It takes me back to childhood days. My mom would make these chewy delicious sesame caramels that she used to pour over fresh snow in beautiful golden rows. …