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 […]
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Zest
A staple on the holiday table, roasted brussels sprouts flavored simply with bright lemon zest, spicy garlic and rich olive oil. Roasted brussels sprouts with lemon zest and garlic is the dish I make every..single…year for Thanksgiving. Its classic and perfect. Sure, you can add bacon and cranberries and maple syrup (and I seriously need […]
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 the simpler things. The simpler flavors and allowing really good ingredients to be themselves. Rice is a perfect example of that. A humble grain […]
Roasted Kabocha Squash with Pomegranate Molasses and Tahini
A Thanksgiving recipe for all the picky eaters at the table. This roasted kabocha squash is buttery and tangy, vegan, gluten free and layered with exotic Mediterranean flavor. I love throwing a Mediterranean or Jewish spin on traditional dishes. A new revelation for me to be honest. A few years ago I was a dead-hard […]
Everything Spiced Challah Stuffing
If I could, I would put everything-spice on absolutely everything! This years everything spiced challah stuffing is inspired by my favorite bagel flavor…the everything bagel! I’m pretty picky with my bagel flavor choices. Plain will never happen in this house and cinnamon-raisin was my childhood favorite. Blueberry bagels shouldn’t exist (sorry!), but an extra seeded […]