Happy Spring to you. I’m happy to be here sharing another one of my recipes. It’s been a busy couple of months working on a cookbook fundraising project for my kids’ school. I took on the food photography for the book and I was a blast! I fell in love with so many of the pictures. One of the my …
Tamarind-Marinated Hanger Steak and Salad
If you’ve never bought a hanger steak before, you should. Last weekend we had a glimpse of Spring with a fantastic Saturday weather than begged for grilling. I was chatting with the butcher about different cuts and decided to throw in a hanger steak in the mix. All I can say is 1) Yummy, I was surprised with its tenderness …
Best and Easiest Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta with Kale Pesto
Can you smell Spring in this plate? Seriously love this dish! It’s fresh, filling, healthy and full of delicious mediterranean flavors. I couldn’t pass up the beautiful basil I saw at the market yesterday morning, came home with one thought: Pesto Pasta! This is one of my go-to dinner when crunched for time and it’s also my favorite way to …
Stuffed Chard Leaves with Tahini Sauce
It’s hard to figure out which recipe to share today in my attempt to distract you from the fact that I haven’t been here in over a year. Well, I’ve been hoarding recipes, and not on purpose. I can’t really pinpoint any one reason for my absence – there were many. I guess it’s not important now. If you’re here …
Popcorn Sea Bass
A visit to the Farmer’s Market on the weekend is somewhat of a habit I developed back when I lived in Santa Monica. I mean who can resist an organic market packed with delightful California fruits and veggies steps from the ocean?!. These days, however, I venture to our year-round market in Raleigh and it is just as exciting. On …
Greens and Brown Rice with Roasted Almonds
A trip to the Farmer’s Market is necessary to wet the appetite and juice creativity. I don’t know if that applies to everyone but certainly true for a foodie. Shopping for food is the most joyful shopping I do, I could spend hours. As for the Farmer’s Market, it’s no exception. However, I avoid it on the weekend because it’s …
Rainbow Trout with a Rustic Herb Sauce
Anytime I prepare whole fish, thoughts of platters of crispy-skinned sardines and red mullet (or Sultan Ibrahim as it’s called in Lebanon) flood my vision. It was my favorite way to eat fish growing up – crispy fish, lemon to squeeze and a garlicky tahini sauce!! Today, we’re not making those, but another seriously yummy and super easy recipe. It was …
Roasted Delicata Squash Soup – Perfect Welcome for Fall!
It’s been a mostly rainy first week of Fall, begging for soups and autumn dishes – satisfying, colorful and healthy. And on a personal note, I’ve been finding much satisfaction in clean and simple cooking, no fads, no trendy ingredients – just what naturally resonates with me. Many of the recipes lately have been transmuted from flavors of childhood to …
Stuffed Cousa in Lemon Herb Sauce
What a brilliantly sunny and mild week it has been. The fig tree in the backyard actually believes it’s Spring again and started blooming. It’s a sneak peak of a glorious Fall season, my absolute favorite. It’s a wonderful time to plan and organize, and of course to cook. We are lucky to have a bountiful year-round Farmer’s Market. Last …
Seafood and Summer – They go well together
There is really nothing more refreshing than eating light, fresh meals in the hot summer days. For the past couple of weeks, we have been doing just that – simple, easy dishes with lots of local and regional fruits. Can you tell I love peaches? I find a reason to put them in everything, can’t get enough. And every time …