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 […]
Yellow Tomato Gazpacho
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 […]