Had quite the busy day in the kitchen. Somehow a few summer vegetables (okay, more than a few, I tend to go overboard when it comes to food) — baby artichokes, colorful bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, and garlic… Turned into… A Greek-meze (mezethes) inspired feast. I ♥ Greece and its cuisine. Greek food is simple (but by … Continue Reading
These ravioli have a slightly sinister look to them, don’t you think? Instead of caramel apples, which I also made and were a big hit (dipped in homemade salted caramel, toasted coconut, and pecans), we have ‘spooky’ squid ink-striped ravioli with a smoky eggplant filling You might be thinking, who has time to make homemade pasta in … Continue Reading
Can you smell the smokiness?? Baba ghanoush isn’t baba ghanoush without that distinct smokiness. I’ve had versions that were missing the smoke, and found them bland and boring. Blah. Have you ever wondered how to achieve that smokiness you find in well-made baba ghanoush — the traditional, distinctly smoky Middle Eastern eggplant dip? Well, … Continue Reading
Sabih = A fully loaded [vegetarian] sandwich of Middle Eastern origin. First post back in my D.C. kitchen after three and a half months abroad… I missed you Vitamix. I missed you Kitchenaid. I missed all my little gadgets. I missed the familiarity of cooking in my own kitchen (even if I’m constantly complaining … Continue Reading
Was not always a fan of eggplant. Growing up, my exposure to eggplant consisted of eggplant Parmesan laden with cheese, red sauce, and breadcrumbs. In recent years, I discovered that there are all sorts of varieties of eggplant beyond the typical Italian globe. And, not to mention, lots of things you can do with eggplant … Continue Reading
