Oh hi, long time no talk. It’s been a bit quiet in the LFK kitchen, and literally. We bought a house and moved and in the midst of updating the kitchen. I think I’ll plan on writing a separate post about the kitchen updates and all that fun stuff. I know I love to read […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summer Fasulye (Turkish Green Beans)
As I’m writing this, I can faintly hear the faint pitter of rain drops outside. This may mean the final transition to the Pacific Northwest weather everyone was warning me about is about to take place. To be honest, I thought they were lying. We moved here at the break of spring and only experienced […]