Happy first day of July. Took a break from blogging after feeling at a crossroads. I’ve put my heart and soul into this website over the past 10 years, though was questioning whether it’s still worth the time and energy? The reality is that I love cooking and sharing recipes, whether I have a small, … Continue Reading
This smoked cashew-chipotle salsa was something I came across several years ago while having lunch at Empellon in NYC (Ohhh, the memories of dining out, sigh). They offer a selection of seven salsas and the smoked cashew salsa was the one that I vividly remember to this day. Have you tried making plant-based cashew ‘whipped … Continue Reading
With the change in season and drop in temperature, been thinking about simple, fall-inspired vegetarian sides. Cauliflower is a bit of a blank canvas. Not a whole lot of flavor on its own. Roasting it in the oven with Lebanese spices adds a layer of flavor. Layering the roasted cauliflower over a bed of spiced … Continue Reading
Tahini. Nothing more than sesame seeds that have been ground to form a smooth and velvety paste. Tahini seems to be everywhere these days, although there’s nothing remotely novel or new about sesame seeds. Rather, it’s an ancient food that has been cultivated in India since 5000 BC; references to sesame seeds have been found on cuneiforms … Continue Reading
I’ve recently gotten into the PBS series Mind of a Chef, which premiered in November 2012 (have quite a few seasons to binge watch). The series combines travel, cooking, history, science and humor. Each season brings with it new chefs and recipes. It’s interesting to learn how each chef’s cultural identity, family upbringing, and sense of place have … Continue Reading
