I’ve been making a lot of this Greek yogurt with lemon and pistachios and plenty of good olive oil. It’s rich and creamy and packed with flavor! Serve it with pita bread (or pita chips), carrot sticks and red pepper slices. Your friends will groan with pleasure over this simple blend of Mediterranean flavors.… Read more
These blistered shishito peppers are so flavorful, you would not believe that they are almost effortless to pull off. They make a great appetizer or a tasty side dish to grilled fish, meat or vegetables.
Shishito peppers are a beautiful light green pepper with a crisp wrinkled skin. They grill beautifully and are also easy to blister in the oven.… Read more
Guacamole is delicious in so many ways, from guacamole with fruit to celebrate the winter holidays, to guacamole with chipotle (smoky goodness) or guacamole with a favorite salsa stirred into it. With all of the great guacamole options out there, you still need a basic, easy-to-make guacamole recipe that you throw together in a few minutes and that everyone will love. Here’s the best basic guacamole recipe (IMHO).… Read more
Make a batch of this traditional Egyptian spice and nut blend and use it to liven up so many dishes. It’s great sprinkled on vegetables, soups, salads or pasta. Try coating fish, chicken or lamb with it before grilling.
Fill small canning jars with Dukkah and give it to your friends this holiday season. They’ll love it!… Read more
Fruit salsa makes a nice alternative (or companion) to tomato-based salsas. This pineapple salsa is one of my favorites. It’s great with tortilla chips, delicious with grilled chicken or fish and wonderful on fajitas.… Read more