Lemon-Tahini Sauce
Tahini is simply a paste made from sesame seeds, preferably raw. It is common in middle eastern cooking.
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Honeynut Squash with Tahini, Pomegranate, and Pistachios
For me, fall signals pumpkins. But not in a “pumpkin spice” kinda way. When I think pumpkin, I think “winter squash.” I love seeing what’s available at the market this time of year. The colors always amaze me: blues, greens, yellows, oranges, browns. Butternut, acorn, Read more…
Roasted Vegetables with Moroccan Spices
I recently made a beautiful Moroccan-inspired dish, chicken with preserved lemons and olives, for my family. However, for my vegan family member, chicken was not going to cut it. A Moroccan-themed vegan side dish was eminently needed. As was an opportunity to clear out the Read more…
Chicken with Preserved Lemons and Olives
Last year I had an abundance of juicy, fragrant Meyer lemons that I preserved with salt. Fermenting lemons is a traditional Moroccan practice, and I had tantalizing visions of my future full of lemony cooking projects as I pounded each lemon half with salt into Read more…
Ishavsrøye, or Arctic Char with Cabbage and Potatoes
Ishavsrøye, or Arctic Char with Cabbage and Potatoes Sometimes the best meals are those that are the simplest and come together quickly. Even if you can’t pronounce them. My family recently visited Bergen, Norway and ate at a small restaurant called Bryggeloftet & Stuene. It Read more…
Scrap Bag, Or Something for Nothing
Free. Healthy. Make something out of nothing. My Great Depression Era grandmother would be proud. All things that come to mind when I think about my scrap bag. What’s a scrap bag? you ask. Why, it’s a magical ziplock that lives eternally in my freezer. Read more…
Citrus-Honey Glazed Salmon
This recipe was inspired by both the seasonal citrus and my son’s love of fish. He was recently given the all-clear to reintroduce salmon back into his diet, and so we have been making it often these days! He’s practically begging for it. He craves Read more…
Orange Honey Carrots with Apricots
This side dish was inspired by two of my favorite recipes: my grandma’s carrot tzimmis and a fancy, involved yet very delicious brisket. Both are holiday dishes – they take a long time to braise, and I only make them a few times a year, Read more…
Blueberry Peach Salsa
As the weather warms up towards summer temperatures, I’m finding myself craving fresh fruits and looking for ways to incorporate them into meals. And, as usual, I try to combine foods that give me a huge nutritional boost. This blueberry peach salsa fit the bill.
Pecan-Crusted Honey Mustard Salmon
This easy dish is full of the good stuff! Salmon contains brain-building omega-3 fatty acids, immune-supportive Vitamins A and D, bone-building calcium, phosphorus, protein, and magnesium. Wild caught salmon is preferable to farmed. Wild caught contains a greater percentage of nutrients, as evidenced by its Read more…