Rosemary and Fig Rugelach is a play on the traditional Jewish cookie, with sweet fig jam, caramelized walnuts and a touch of fresh rosemary for a sweet and slightly savory bite. Last week I had … [Read More...]
Recent Posts
Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Fried Sage
Thick and Creamy pumpkin soup with fresh roasted pumpkin is blended up with warm fall flavors of paprika and maple and topped with savory fried sage. As soon as October hits, there are 2 things I … [Read More...]
Beet Phyllo Tart with Feta and Thyme
This colorful beet phyllo tart is an easy and impressive appetizer. Thinly sliced beets are layered on top of phyllo sheets and scattered with salty feta and fresh aromatic thyme. Beets are one … [Read More...]
Persian Rice with Dates and Pistachios
Persian rice with dates , chopped pistachios and aromatic cardamom is steamed together with an additive and crunchy saffron crust called tahdig. I noticed as I'm getting older, I am appreciating … [Read More...]
Julia Child’s Coq Au Vin Recipe
Step by step instructions for Julia Child's Coq Au Vin recipe with stewed chicken in a rich buttery red wine sauce with sauteed mushrooms and pearl onions. Update: This recipe has since been … [Read More...]
Mediterranean Favorites!
Sundried Tomato and Basil Layered Hummus
Well there is no surprise that I am addicted to hummus. Call it a trend or not, but I have been devouring the dip all throughout my life. It has just been in the recent years that I have started … [Read More...]
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...]
Persian Jeweled Rice
Happy New Year! 2014 is going to be the best year yet! And I know everyone is saying that, but I fully believe it to be true! I am writing down my goals for the New Year, both professional and … [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...]
