Laurie Colwin once said, “[chicken] salad is like the little black dress, it is chic and adaptable and can be taken anywhere. You can dress it down and feed it to a child, or dress it up and serve it at a dinner party. You […]
Appetizers
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Tomato Salad on Yogurt
I’m not the kind of person to wish away a season, but when I look at this vibrant, gorgeous Tomato Salad on Yogurt, I can’t wait for summer. And by the way, we are halfway through April, which means we’re almost halfway through the year, […]
A Handy Guide to Hosting your Friends
I love an excuse to have friends over. If I could, I’d host dinner parties every week, but this economy really hampers my entertaining dreams. It’s alright though, creativity thrives under constraints, doesn’t it? So, this is not another pretentious guide to hosting; there are […]
Carnitas Tacos
I’ve been sharing a lot of low-effort recipes lately, but this one might be the lowest effort one to date. I’ve tried quite a few different carnitas tacos recipes before, and a couple of them took half a day of prepping and a lot of […]
Harissa Charred Tomatoes with Yogurt
I made this dish a lot in the summer, sans harissa. Inspired by an Ottolenghi recipe, it’s always a hit. It’s quick and requires very little prep and just a handful of ingredients. I’ve already talked about my love for hosting dinner parties and this […]
Roasted Eggplant and Red Pepper Dip
This Roasted Eggplant and Red Pepper Dip, a rich, smoky, creamy dip that borrows from baba ganoush is a recipe that doesn’t require you to spend a few days shopping for all the ingredients. You only need a handful, and like many great dishes, it’s […]
Shrimp Ceviche
When it’s too hot to cook, all I want is a quick and fresh meal to cool me down. Shrimp Ceviche is perfect for those days because it requires zero cooking – although we’re cheating a little here – but it’s bright, fresh, and zesty. […]
Pan-Fried Eggplant with Miso Tahini Dressing
I’ve been taking full advantage of grilling season, so dinners around here have been featuring a lot of grilled vegetables and fresh salads. Summer meals are about simplicity and flavor, a great opportunity to showcase vegetables and make them the center of a meal. This […]
Roasted Eggplant with Whipped Tahini Sauce
So apparently eggplant is boring and weird, and falls under the “if it tastes bad, it must be good for you” food group. Um, okay I see where you’re coming from, but have you tried Roasted Eggplant with Tahini Sauce? So.. I kinda beg to […]
Easy Sardine Spread
I have to give it to the French, they really know how to make something as simple as bread and butter taste so chic. This sardine spread, oh excuse me, rillettes de sardines can be prepared in less than 10 minutes and it’s less than 10 ingredients in […]