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 […]
Roasted Beets and Tomatoes
Thanksgiving recipes are a’coming! But keeping this one as simple as it gets, because, let’s be real. When you find gorgeous baby beets and end of season cherry tomatoes, there is nothing better than to simply roast those babies and throw some fresh herbs and a good drizzle of fruity oil on top. It’ll just […]
Mujadara with Chickpeas and a Twist
Winter chill is in the air and my body is craving warm, simple comforting foods. Dare I call this mujadara, which is a Mediterranean rice pilaf dish with caramelized onions? It is, mostly, but of course I had to flick a few twists on the classic. Not traditionally cooked in a rice cooker, the less […]