Silky roasted eggplant is topped with a rich, za’atar and sumac seasoned lamb and tomato sauce.
weeknight meals
Autumnal Sesame Soba
Take sesame dressed chilled soba into the fall by adding some heartier ingredients like delicata squash, chicken and red cabbage. I will start this off with the usual disclaimer that I am in no way, shape, or form saying this some traditional, authentic recipes from any cuisine. I will […]
Tuna & Spinach Stuffed Banana Peppers
This recipe is basically a tasty, vaguely Italian dip scooped into peppers and roasted until it is creamy and piping hot. What’s not to love?
Ensalada Campera (Spanish-style Tuna Salad)
Occasionally found served as small plate in tapas restaurants in the US, ensalada campera (country salad) is a hot weather staple in many homes in Spain.
Spicy Sesame Soba with Kohlrabi
Blending flavors from all over the globe, these cold noodles are the perfect summer meal.
Pasta with Oyster Mushrooms, Garlic Scapes, Shrimp & Miso
Miso is the savory secret to this mushroom-packed pasta
Tuna “Meatballs” in Caper-Olive Tomato Sauce
Tuna takes the place of red meat in this pantry-friendly update of spaghetti and meatballs.
Beluga Lentil Salad with Rainbow Chard & Garlic Scapes
Served hot or cold, this salad makes the most of some of late spring’s best ingredients: rainbow chard and garlic scapes!
Seafood Orzo with Lemon, Dill & Olives
Can frozen mixed seafood be tasty? Yes, yes it can! Cooked correctly and with other flavorful ingredients, it makes a pantry and budget-friendly 30-minute meal.
Sesame Noodles with Roasted Duck, Sugar Snap Peas and Cabbage
Ingredients: for the sauce: 1/4 cup Chinese “pure” sesame paste* 1/4-1/3 cup water 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon light brown sugar 2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce 1/2 tablespoon hot sesame oil everything else: 12 oz wide egg “lo mein” noodles 1 1/2 cups sliced cold, roasted duck 10 oz sugar […]