easy healthy dinners and Mediterranean recipes
This carrot soup recipe combines warming spices and a few simple ingredients for a carrot-curry-apple soup that can be served heated or chilled and enjoyed for any meal of the day. Baked Maple Walnuts The baked maple walnuts included in this post are a terrific […]
Plan Your Perfect Thanksgiving Meal Whether you have one vegetarian guest coming for dinner, or are feeding a table of vegetarians, these 10 vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes give plenty of options for a bountiful holiday feast! 1. Spinach and Arugula Bruschetta with Dukkah Recipe Make […]
In this dukkah recipe, walnuts and sesame seeds are toasted and combined with ground coriander, nutmeg, and salt for a delicious condiment. What is Dukkah? Dukkah is an Egyptian nut, seed, herb, and spice blend typically served as an appetizer dip with vegetables, fresh bread, […]
In this vegetarian Thanksgiving recipe, roasted sweet potatoes mingle with hearty lentils and tangy feta cheese for a dish that will satisfy all eaters at the table. Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipe Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite fall ingredients. I like to include them on […]
Choosing recipes and recognizing good ones has become second nature to me over the years, and I want to share with you some of what I look for when I’m reading a new recipe for the 1st time, to determine whether or not I want […]
In this fennel salad recipe, fennel is combined with pears and a citrus vinaigrette for a dish that is crisp and refreshing. What To Do With Fennel? This seems to be an unending question. While popular in some traditional cuisines, fennel has never quite caught […]
This crispy skin salmon recipe with za-atar spice blend combines fresh wild caught salmon with za-atar spice blend for a delectable yet simple weeknight meal. Crispy Salmon Skin If you’re lucky enough to find salmon fillets with the skin still attached, be sure to crisp […]
Looking for an easy weeknight lamb recipe? This Leafy Greens with Lamb combines ground lamb with simple pantry ingredients for a satisfying and comforting dish. Weeknight Lamb Recipe Leafy Greens with Lamb is probably one of my all-time favorite comfort foods. I crave this dish […]
Roasted sweet potato wedges are one of my all-time favorite comfort foods. In this recipe, they’re rubbed with Aleppo pepper and cinnamon, sprinkled with cheese, and finished with a drizzle of pomegranate molasses. Sweet potato wedges are a cozy fall dish that’s perfect as a […]
This lentil stew recipe combines warming aromatic spices with lentils, yellow split peas, and seasonal vegetables for a subtly spicy, velvety lentil stew that will leave your house smelling amazing and your belly fully satisfied. One of My Favorite Indian Cookbooks I did not think […]
This carrot salad recipe is one of my favorite dishes to bring to a gathering. Crunchy carrots are combined with a a few favorite ingredients for an unusual and delicious salad that will be the hit of the party. The Freshest Carrots The best carrots […]
What is your go-to easy chicken recipe? I am perpetually on the look out for that perfect one–simple, super tasty, and approved by everyone at the table. This tangy turmeric chicken with sumac and lime is my current favorite, hopefully it will become yours too. […]
This romaine salad recipe is one of my favorite go-to weeknight recipes. Crispy romaine is combined with refreshing mint and parsley for a twist on a simple salad so good, you’ll find yourself making it again and again. Fresh Herbs I use a lot of […]
Za-atar spice blend is a blend of oregano, sumac, toasted sesame seeds, and salt and is one of my favorite spice blends. Print Recipe Za-atar Spice Blend A traditional Middle eastern spice blend. Prep Time5 minsTotal Time5 mins Course: SpicesCuisine: Middle EasternKeyword: zaatar spice Author: […]
This watermelon feta salad recipe with mint is the perfect summer dish: each bite of cold juicy watermelon paired with salty feta and cooling mint is so refreshing! How to Choose a Watermelon Watermelons come in many sizes, shapes, and colors (such as the yellow […]
This roasted cauliflower salad recipe cooks cauliflower to nutty sweet perfection. Add sweet caramel-y dates, fresh mint, crunchy pine nuts, and salty feta for a refreshing salad perfect for your next weeknight dinner or friends gathering. Roasting Cauliflower Roasting is my favorite way to prepare […]
A one skillet ground beef recipe checks all the boxes when I’m looking for a quick weeknight meal. Quick? Check. Delicious? Check. Good for leftovers? Check. This one skillet ground beef recipe with zucchini and spices will have everyone’s mouth watering even before the pan […]
This lemon arugula pasta recipe is the dish you want to make on a hot summer night when you can barely stand the idea of eating, much less spending hours over a hot stove. I like to make this in the morning before the heat […]