all you need is love and olive oil One ingredient that I don’t really use in moderation is olive oil. I seriously go through so much of the stuff, I should probably get my own personal olive tap…if only I had room in my tiny kitchen. All jokes aside, as useful as olive oil is …
fo-fo-fo-focaccia Focaccia would have to be one of my favorite “fancy” breads. It’s so delicious and super easy to make. If you’re an aspiring bread baker but are intimidated by the process, this recipe is for you. There’s no kneading involved, no special ingredients, and you can dress it up with different herbs, spices, and …
the greek comfort food you’ve been needing Spanakopita, a crispy spinach pie made with phyllo dough, is one of my absolute favorite Greek foods. It is so comforting and savory, and I love that the phyllo pastry is nice and light—so the creamy spinach and feta filling really does most of the work here! While …
baba who? We are nearing the tail end of eggplant season, so I’m trying to squeeze out as much enjoyment from this delicious nightshade as possible. Seriously, roasted squash and eggplant is one of my favorite dinner sides, and there really is nothing better than fresh, seasonal veggies. I used to be way more of …
just three magic ingredients One of the all-time greatest dishes of late summer is a fresh caprese salad. It might sound like a fancy dish that costs $18 at an upscale Italian restaurant, but in reality, it extremely simple and requires such minimal time and effort it would be a travesty not to at least …
like a blistered shishito in the sun Blistered shishitos are one of the best (and tastiest) finger foods you could find. All they need is a little oil and salt, plus a cooling garlicky yogurt sauce for dipping. It’s the perfect snack or appetizer for the final sizzling days of summer, and did I mention …
bright green ribbons of yum This summer salad, simply put, is just stunning. Bright green zucchini ribbons swirled around toasted pine nuts, crumbled feta, and fresh mint leaves is almost too pretty to eat. But eat, you must, as this salad is as tasty as it is appealing to look at. If you’re not convinced …
with each season comes a fresh crop of produce In acknowledgement of the first day of summer, I’m giving you the eponymous “June Salad,” a dish packed with the best ingredients of the season. One of my favorite things about the changing season is discovering the new fresh produce that goes along with it. Rich …
i almost feel a mediterranean sea breeze when I eat this dish This delicious falafel salad with yogurt sauce is filled with fresh, crunchy veggies, topped with some crispy goodness and a tangy yogurt sauce. I prefer baked falafel over fried, because it just feels lighter and cleaner. My biggest qualm with these chickpea bites …
This dish was influenced by a newish cooking book I got called Cooking With Scraps. It’s a great book that gives you ideas and recipes for the parts of food you wouldn’t normally see and use in a recipe. Think beet peels, carrot greens, lemon rinds, etc. That’s where the leek greens come in. I’m …