A Turkish staple, Sephardic spinach pie has cooked wilted spinach, eggs and feta cheese all cooked together creating a savory and cheese souffle casserole. I grew up on this Turkish Sephardic … [Read More...]
Latest Recipes on LFK
Slow Cooker Cuban Inspired Brisket with Sazon and Chiles
Inspired by the Cuban dish, ropa vieja, this recipe for slow cooker Cuban brisket is seasoned with bold flavors of sazon spice and slow cooked with fresh sofrito and poblano peppers. Slow Cooker … [Read More...]
Shrimp Scampi with White Wine and Parmesan
Quick and easy shrimp scampi recipe with white wine, butter and a good amount of garlic that is done in nearly 15 minutes and perfect for a weekday dinner. I have to say, midweek meals are … [Read More...]
Pan Seared Pork Chops with Garlic and Thyme
Cast iron seared thick cut pork chops are seasoned simply with salt and pepper before being basted with herbs, garlic and butter. Next to a good seared chicken thigh, bone in pork chops are one … [Read More...]
How to Eat Well with a Full Stocked Pantry
Having a full stocked pantry is key to making incredible recipes at any given time. Here I share my favorite pantry staples that we always have on hand! Because we cook a lot, a fully stocked … [Read More...]
Mediterranean Favorites!
Smoky Zucchini Baba Ghanoush
Oh hi, long time no talk. It's been a bit quiet in the LFK kitchen, and literally. We bought a house and moved and in the midst of updating the kitchen. I think I'll plan on writing a separate post … [Read More...]
Adas Polow (Persian Rice and Lentils)
Welcome to the 4th day of Hanukkah and to our 4th recipe and country! Today we are (virtually) traveling to Iran, with one of my favorite rice dishes, adas polow. And please be sure to come back … [Read More...]
Julia Child’s Mussels Mariniere
Julia Child's classic recipe for mussels mariniere couldn't be any easier. Steamed in minutes with shallots, garlic, white wine and fresh herbs. Happy 102 birthday Julia Child! Ever … [Read More...]
Roasted Beets and Tomatoes
Thanksgiving recipes are a'coming! But keeping this one as simple as it gets, because, let's be real. When you find gorgeous baby beets and end of season cherry tomatoes, there is nothing better than … [Read More...]
