A delicious full flavored Thai green papaya salad aka "som tum" with various flavors of hot, salty, sweet and sour. A few months ago I was gifted with the most beautiful package. It was moments … [Read More...]
Recent Posts
Rice Noodle Salad with Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Chicken
I have been on a massive, big salad kick lately (Hello, Greek Fattoush Salad!)and now that it is finally above 60 degrees here in Washington, all I want are big cold salads and anything on the grill. … [Read More...]
Mediterranean Fish Cakes with Lemon Horseradish and Cumin Tomato Sauce
I was having trouble creating a name for for recipe. I have the notes app on my laptop and phone full of ideas I think of (mostly in the shower, that's where I do my most creative thinking) of various … [Read More...]
Greek Fattoush Salad with Grilled Salmon and Red Wine Vinaigrette
If you follow me on Instagram, you probably remember this insanely delicious Greek fattoush salad that we had twice in 1 week. It is hearty, full of texture and crunch and has been on our regular … [Read More...]
Baklava Bimuelos: Passover Donuts with Pistachios and Rose Water Syrup
One of my fondest childhood food memories is making bimuelos with my mom when I was little. I've seen them being made for Hanukah, since they are technically a fried donut, but mom and I always made … [Read More...]
Mediterranean Favorites!
Rose-Saffron Ice Cream with Pistachios
This has been quite an exciting weekend and where better to share it than on my blog. I was thinking about just leaving these posts to strictly food related, but what fun is that? Plus I am still … [Read More...]
Deconstructed Baba Ghanoush with Beets and Za’atar
Confession. I think I am a closet vegetarian. Not vegan, just vegetarian. I love cheese too much and I respect how beautiful cheese is made and cared for. But vegetarian, I could do. It's rare, nearly … [Read More...]
Turkish Breakfast with Eggplant Borek
I can't believe it will almost be a year since Joe and I traveled to one of our favorite places in the world. I have always dreamt of traveling to Istanbul and walking on the same pavement my … [Read More...]
Linguini Puttanesca with Beaujolais Wine
We are currently pausing Mediterranean cookbook testing for my other culinary passion. If I had to enjoy one meal for the rest of my life, it would be this. A bowl full of smooth carbs laced with … [Read More...]
