Tomato soup might already be one of the best comfort foods there is but I make it even better by adding fluffy, flavorful dumplings.
weeknight meals
Sauerkraut Soup with Beets & Beef
A hearty borscht-like soup with sauerkraut and beef.
The Salad in Winter (featuring pink celery, persimmons, pear, beet and beluga lentils)
A salad fit for a king (or queen) in winter filled with beets, lentils, pink celery, persimmons, and pears. Long time readers will probably know that I am not the biggest green salad eater. I really despair when my produce delivery, which has taken greater importance thanks to the pandemic, […]
Roasted Eggplant Topped with Lamb and Tahini-Lemon Sauce
Silky roasted eggplant is topped with a rich, za’atar and sumac seasoned lamb and tomato sauce.
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.