High protein lentils are cooked until slightly tender, then tossed with fresh mint, cherry tomatoes, tangy feta and then gently tossed with a light dressing made of lemon juice, za’atar, sumac and olive oil. This salad makes the perfect light salad for a brunch or side dish for dinner as well as a filling lunch option.
Padróns! The first time I encountered this mysterious little green pepper was at the farmer’s market. Intrigued by their high price tag, I asked the farmer to tell me more. He proceeds to explain how the pepper was Spanish and known as Pimientos de Padron. He went on to say that the peppers are normally …
Recently I started using padrons in recipes as well enjoying on their own. One of my favorites is this recipe for this Grilled Balsamic Onion and Padron Pizza. This recipe is made with balsamic onions, Padrón and salty manchego cheese, with an optional egg. All of these ingredients in this Grilled Balsamic Onion and Padron …
Labor Day is the last weekend of summer for us. Kids are back in school, not ours but kids are. Vacations are over. And it begins to feel like it is time to start settling in for a long winter. For most of us, it is the last weekend of grilling. I know we will …
I know summer is officially here when I see tomatoes hitting the markets. I enjoy making my own tomato sauces and have been craving this robust tomato-based sauce all winter. It is the best when using summer ripe tomatoes. Don’t you think it is time that I share my Homemade Roasted Tomato Sauce recipe? This recipe …
Fresh summer thyme is muddle with ice and then bathed with rye and fresh “homemade” apricot puree to make this summer time cocktail.