Blueberry Fig Sparkler
This blueberry fig sparkler has me wishing it were summer all over again. The best thing about blueberries (besides their taste, nutrients and the fact they’re my favorite fruit) is that you can freeze them…
View PostMushroom Spinach Ricotta Crepes w. Dijon Cream
Crepes are one of my favorite dishes to make for breakfast and dinner. They are super easy to throw together (this recipe makes it even easier to avoid the dreaded batter clumps) and you can stuff…
View PostMoroccan-Spice Black Rice, Farro + Brussels Sprouts Salad
This Moroccan spiced black rice, farro and brussels sprouts salad is the bomb dot com. I think it might turn brussels sprouts haters into lovers. This salad combines my love of grains into one giant mess…
View PostRemake | Syrian Rice and Peas Cake
You guys probably won’t even recognize today’s rice and peas cake. That’s probably because the last time you saw it, it looked like this. Big difference. Those were the old school days of photographing food outside…
View PostAdzuki Bean Jicama Salad with Lime Chipotle …
Adzuki bean jicama salad. Quite literally a mouthful. I haven’t had much experience with jicama or adzuki beans but when I tried both together in a salad at Trader Joes, I knew I would have…
View PostPeanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie
Today’s recipe is a simple peanut butter oatmeal breakfast smoothie that truly can double as dessert. It’s not low in calories (darn you peanut butter for raising the bar) but it is healthy and very…
View PostFig Goat Cheese Salad w. Pomegranate Arils
I’m obsessed with fresh figs. They may be my favorite fruit (though they’re competing in first place with blueberries) and I only wish they were available year round, for less-than-exorbitant prices. Still, I always manage…
View PostMiddle Eastern Spinach with Meatballs, Lemon + Rice
One of my favorite Middle Eastern dishes to make is this spinach and meatballs combination. It’s ridiculously easy to throw together; it’s healthy; and it is delicious. Recently, I made it for two different dinners we…
View PostBacon + Roasted Red Pepper Potato Soup
I don’t know about you but I love roasted red peppers. Remember my easy post on making your own roasted red peppers? You’re welcome. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made my own and…
View PostMoroccan Spiced Salad w. Pomegranate + Pistachios
You would think that my Middle Eastern background would mean I am completely familiar with all things Middle Eastern but I’ve still go so much to learn. Take Ras al Hanout, for example. Years ago,…
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