Inspired by the popular tapa, Spanish garlic shrimp, also called Gambas al Ajillo has sweet shrimp sauteed with fruity olive oil, smoky paprika and lots of garlic! We made our way through Barcelona, eating as much Spanish garlic shrimp as possible. It was one of the first menu items I remembered when refreshing my Spanish […]
Roast Turkey with Citrus, Herbs and Za’atar
The ultimate Thanksgiving citrus and herb roast turkey, seasoned with loads of aromatic za’atar, citrus zest and fresh herbs and then slathered with butter making it juicy and flavorful. It’s that time friends…we need to talk about all things Thanksgiving! I recently asked on my Instagram stories if anyone was interested in Thanksgiving recipes yet, […]
Savory Turkish Zucchini Pie
Savory Turkish zucchini pie with ricotta and updated with the addition of shredded gruyere. Also called almodrote, this easy Turkish casserole will become everyone’s favorite dish. There are a slew of recipes I grew up with my mom making that hardly exist on the interwebs. For instance, Keftikas, savory Turkish leek patties show no search […]
Slow Cooker Phyllo Pie with Lemon Simple Syrup
Sweet phyllo pie made right in the slow cooker and then doused in a citrusy and bright lemon simple syrup. Phyllo pie in the slow cooker? How could that make sense? I thought when I saw the recipe in Eleni’s (who blogs over at The Foodie Corner) debut cookbook, The Greek Slow Cooker. A gorgeous […]
Preserved Lemon and Yogurt Marinated Chicken
Preserved lemon chicken is marinated with tangy yogurt creating a vibrant and full flavored recipe. Wrap chicken in lettuce leaves or skewer for kabobs. I love a good marinade that transforms a simple protein into a punch of flavor. My not so secret-secret weapon that surprisingly isn’t as common as I thought….yogurt! The last few […]