This recipe came about by accident during the pandemic when I had limited supply in the freezer. You remember those days, when the world acted like it was ending. I could barely find a frozen vegetable at the market, and peas became a staple for us. During this time when butchers could not supply to …
This Spicy Harissa Chickpea Salad recipe has become part of the weekly rotation at our house. It is light enough to serve alongside grilled fish or a big plate of hummus; but hearty enough to enjoy in a big bowl on its own for lunch. The inspiration for this salad came from a food memory …
We have been invited to play along with at Kitchen PLAY and Knuckle Salad during Munch Madness. This fun event is being sponsored by the United States Potato Board. To familiarize you with Munch Madness, it is a bracketed playoff where eight food bloggers share their recipes to compete for the title of 2013 Munch …
We were thrilled to be asked back to participate in Summer Fest. In case you are not familiar with what Summer Fest is, the Food Network came up with this brilliant idea to get a group of food-loving bloggers together, every week, to create a dish featuring a seasonal ingredient. We played along last year and …
We are itching to go on vacation. It has been two long years since we had a real vacation, and that was a glorious summer spent in France. I am finding myself talking about faraway places terribly often. I even have Lenny chatting about it, and he is usually the one who is sensible; we …
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.
We woke up to a windless morning along with bluebird skies, and it was absolutely perfect especially after that windy night. Our little Chili Pepper was a dream, she kept us warm and cozy all night. One of my favorite parts of a camping trip is waking up by feeling the early morning sunshine in …
Dear Valentine; How do I love thee? Oh, let me count the chocolatey ways while I serve you this minty chocolate mousse. I thought of serving you a traditional chocolate dessert for Valentines. You know the one with whipped cream and red ripe berries tossed in to make the dish picture perfect. Then I paused. Is …