As excited as I get to see summer really coming on at the market — fat, juicy tomatoes; cool, crunchy cucumbers; glossy, purple eggplant — I also get a little panicky about what’s going out of season. The earthy, vividly-colored beets I love so much won’t be around much longer here, so I’m making the […]
As excited as I get to see summer really coming on at the market — fat, juicy tomatoes; cool, crunchy cucumbers; glossy, purple eggplant — I also get a little panicky about what’s going out of season. The earthy, vividly-colored beets I love so much won’t be around much longer here, so I’m making the […]
As excited as I get to see summer really coming on at the market — fat, juicy tomatoes; cool, crunchy cucumbers; glossy, purple eggplant — I also get a little panicky about what’s going out of season. The earthy, vividly-colored beets I love so much won’t be around much longer here, so I’m making the […]
As excited as I get to see summer really coming on at the market — fat, juicy tomatoes; cool, crunchy cucumbers; glossy, purple eggplant — I also get a little panicky about what’s going out of season. The earthy, vividly-colored beets I love so much won’t be around much longer here, so I’m making the […]
You'll make these flavorful chicken kabobs all summer long.
Whole jammy eggs are seared in ghee until blistered and crispy, then smothered in a gently spiced coconut sauce. Just as you would when searing meat, pat the eggs dry for better browning and to prevent spattering. Don’t rush cooking down the yogurt base for the sauce, which will ensure the spices toast and aromatics caramelize, flavoring the entire dish.
We had our neighbors over for dinner on Sunday. They're a lot of fun. By that I mean that they like to imbibe just as much as we do (and they're really nice, thoughtful guys). We've been known to get sucked into the vortex of their porch, where wine is poured freely and in great quantity. A
 dukkah with olive oil & sourdough Dukkah was one of the things that started my love affair with Middle Eastern food. It may seem a lot to ask from a simple blend of sesame seeds, cumin, coriander and hazelnuts. But from the first time I tried this delicious and versatile Egyptian specialty I was […]
This vegetarian wellington is delicious served with minted yogurt; simply stir chopped fresh or dried mint into a bowl of natural yogurt, adding a pinch of ground cumin and some seasoning
A beautiful Purple Bittersweet Middle Eastern Salad with distinctive citrus and floral flavours to enlighten the senses. Perfect for every season.
Everywhere I turn, bloggers are making their own homemade labneh and putting it on everything! I mean, can we talk about Molly Yeh’s labneh grilled cheese?!? YES!!!! Labneh, a Middle Eastern cheese made from strained yogurt, can be served simply with olive oil and herbs, spread on a toasted bagel with a drizzle of honey, stirred together with preserved […]
Try this vibrant Roasted Beet and Lemon Dip! Made with oven-roasted beets, Greek yogurt, lemon, cumin, and za'atar, it's both earthy and tangy. Perfect for parties, serve with Fluffy Flatbreads or toasted sourdough. Easily vegan-friendly too!
Borani is a Persian dip made with yogurt. The chioggia beets in this recipe give the dip a gorgeous hue.
Everywhere I turn, bloggers are making their own homemade labneh and putting it on everything! I mean, can we talk about Molly Yeh’s labneh grilled cheese?!? YES!!!! Labneh, a Middle Eastern cheese made from strained yogurt, can be served simply with olive oil and herbs, spread on a toasted bagel with a drizzle of honey, stirred together with preserved […]
