Bring to a boil, down to a simmer.
I normally cook my beets by steam roasting them. It takes a long time, but it makes them easy to peel. On my birthday I made a beet and lentil salad from The Palestinian Plate. It had beets roasted at a high heat, and the skin was left on. There was so much flavor that
A frittata is basically a crustless quiche. For a long time frittatas were one of Dave’s and my go to breakfasts. They are easy to make and customizable based on what you like and have. Sometimes a frittata is a great way to clean out the fridge. Another bonus is they are delicious cold, so
Truthfully, I struggled with what to title this recipe. It is cauliflower that is roasted with spices similar to the taco seasoning packets I grew up eating on ground beef in tacos and burritos. It has plenty of cumin, some garlic, and a little chili. So I toyed with “Taco Seasoned Cauliflower,” which I felt
I really like the crunchiness and flavor of celery. It is usually used in a supporting role; mirepoix, trinity, pot roasts, this Lentil Celery Salad. Here it gets the VIP treatment, and shines as the main ingredient. For this salad, I was inspired by the flavors of remoulade sauce, which is similar to tartar sauce.
If you are not familiar with sunchokes, allow me to make an introduction. They are sometimes also called Jerusalem Artichokes. They are a root vegetable that looks a bit knobby almost like ginger. Their flavor is earthy, but slightly sweet, almost as if a potato met an artichoke. Their sweetness is enhanced with cooking. They
I first made this salad on Christmas Eve of 2014. The colors are perfect for Christmas, and there is a symphony of flavors from the roasted cauliflower, earthy beets, shallots, sherry vinaigrette, and pecans that are lightly glazed with maple. The beets can be roasted ahead of time. If you are serving for a holiday,
This is a hearty, satiating stew that will help get you through a cold winter day. The base is roasted and pureed cabbage and parsnip, which both have plenty of flavor. Then there are chunks of rutabaga, turnip, and carrot. Sometimes I also add potatoes, although I did not for this batch. The stew is
I worked at a family owned Greek restaurant for five years in my twenties. For most of that time it was my responsibility to fold the tyropites, small savory pastries that were cheese-filled triangles of phyllo. Typically once a week I would come in a couple hours before we opened, brew and pour myself some
This slaw is everything I want in a coleslaw and more. It has plenty of crunch and tang, with added depth and heat from smoky chipotle peppers, and a touch of sweetness from crispy apples. I got the idea to put chipotle in coleslaw from Bricia Lopez. She has a recipe in her book Oaxaca:
This is an easy recipe that is perfect for hot summer days. The cucumber makes it light and refreshing, while the almonds give it a touch of richness. It has a good punch of flavor from the vinegar and garlic. I normally eat mine for lunch, but it would also be a great starter for
Down to a Simmer 