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 spinach pie as a kid and every once in a while, will revisit the recipe because it is just so easy to whip up. […]
Cioppino (Seafood and Tomato Stew)
Cioppino is a hearty Italian seafood and tomato stew, that is flavored with floral saffron, sauteed fennel and loads of fresh seafood. I have a select few memories that I will never forget. Seeing a humpback wale breach right in front of our boat in Hawaii, or the time we got to tour the Champagne […]
Lemon Rice Pilaf with Dill and Pistachios
20 minutes for the most flavorful side dish. Lemon rice pilaf is cooked with orzo and toasted pine nuts, pistachios and loads of fresh herbs. I have been all about the easy weeknight meals these days. Now, don’t get me wrong, there is nothing like the flavor of a red wine braised short rib that […]
Israeli Chopped Salad
The perfect accompaniment to any Mediterranean dish, Israeli chopped salad is simple and fresh with tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh herbs and bright lemon. It wouldn’t be a proper Mediterranean dinner party, without the classic Israeli chopped salad, also called Salad Shirazi. I serve this every single time I’m grilling meats or serving a dip, such as […]
Turkish Red Lentil Soup with Mint and Lemon
Full of bold flavors of smoked paprika, mint and lemon, this Turkish lentil soup is full of hearty grains such as lentils and rice and is gluten free and made in nearly 30 minutes. Turkish Lentil Soup, Simple but with Bold Flavors I am so madly in love with this Turkish red lentil soup (also […]