Yellow tomato gazpacho soup is the epitome of summer. This chilled soup is ice cold, silky smooth and bright yellow with a small kick. Disclosure: Photos and text have been updated since recipe was originally published in 2013. There is nothing more I enjoy on a warm summer day than a chilled bowl of yellow […]
Turkish Red Pepper and Walnut Dip (Muhammara)
Muhammara is a savory Turkish red pepper and walnut dip flavored with pomegranate molasses and warm spices. Perfect for grilled meats or simple pita bread. Better late than never, I made this muhammara a while ago as I was elbow high in softened butter and was craving something savory. I am still salivating over Turkish […]
Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad with Mint and Lemon
Quinoa tabbouleh is a healthy and modern twist on the traditional tabbouleh salad with parsley, mint and a light dressing of olive oil and lemon juice. This post was originally a guest post for my friend Shaina over at Take a Bite Out of Boca. I love this recipe so much that I’m syndicating it […]
Roman Style Fried Artichokes
Roman style fried artichokes recipe inspired by the infamous fried artichokes in the Jewish Ghetto in Rome. Baby artichokes are gently fried in olive oil and seasoned simply with sea salt and lemon juice. Oh if I still had the photo from our trip to Rome. One of the first places we had to go […]
Homemade Lebanese Falafel Recipe with Tahini Yogurt
Learn how to make homemade Lebanese falafel recipe with dried chickpeas, loads of fresh herbs and warm spices. Serve with creamy tahini yogurt. If I could live in any cuisine for the rest of my life, it would be Middle Eastern. Of course I am retracting myself as I write this because in my little […]