Steamed clams with corn and tomatoes is the perfect summer dinner. Finish with fresh lemon juice and herbs and lots of crusty bread for dipping into the delicious broth I am noticing a trend … [Read More...]
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Yellow Tomato Gazpacho
Yellow tomato gazpacho soup is the epitome of summer. This chilled soup is ice cold, silky smooth and bright yellow with a small kick. Disclosure: Photos and text have been updated since recipe was … [Read More...]
Roasted Tomatoes with Basil Oil and Burrata
Slow roasted tomatoes are cooked with olive oil and garlic and served with a bright basil oil and creamy burrata. This recipe is consistently on the weekday rotation. It's one of those, 'not … [Read More...]
Steamed Clams with White Wine and Garlic
Steamed clams are cooked together with wine wine, garlic, a touch of butter and loads of fresh herbs. And have extra crusty bread ready to soak up the delicious broth. There's a short handful … [Read More...]
Turkish Red Pepper and Walnut Dip (Muhammara)
Muhammara is a savory Turkish red pepper and walnut dip flavored with pomegranate molasses and warm spices. Perfect for grilled meats or simple pita bread. Better late than never, I made this … [Read More...]
Mediterranean Favorites!
Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza) with Chopped Salad and Herb Tahini Sauce
I am sharing one of my most regretted non-eats with The Nosher today! Lahmacun AKA Turkish Pizza (or flat bread), however you want to perceive it. Regretted only because I didn't actually have … [Read More...]
Mediterranean Fish Cakes with Lemon Horseradish and Cumin Tomato Sauce
Mediterranean Fish Cakes full of bright lemon zest, garlic, leeks and spices and served along side smoky cumin tomato sauce and lemon horseradish to dip into. I was having trouble creating a name … [Read More...]
Koofteh (Persian Meatballs)
I couldn't wait to finally share these Persian meatballs, courtesy of my bff who came to visit a few months ago. She was out first house guest since we moved to Washington and knows how much I … [Read More...]
Spring Shakshuka with Ramps, Herbed Yogurt and Spiced Butter
I can't honestly call this straight up shakshuka, but I've been having fun exploring new twists, unique ingredients and eating more seasonally than I have ever before! With weekly trips to the … [Read More...]
