Happy 2016! Thought I’d start out the new year with something really simple — hummus. Who doesn’t like hummus? As is the case with most mass-produced food products, there’s a whole lot of hummus out there, but I think the best hummus is the one you make yourself. And, hummus is really easy to make. … Continue Reading
Back in May I posted A Salad for Spring, so it only seemed fitting to have a…Salad for Summer. Love when the seasons collide. Late-spring/early-summer yields the best assortment of vegetables. The farmers’ markets are hoppin’ this time of year. Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and squash blossoms are just starting to appear (at least here … Continue Reading
Spent the past few days unpacking having just moved from DC to NYC. Closets and cabinet space are clearly a luxury in Brooklyn. It’s amazing how much stuff you can cram into 840 square feet (no space goes unused). I don’t think we have that much “stuff.” That being said, I’ve managed to acquire a … 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
