Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, and Travel
The idea for this spicy sesame cucumber salad came to me when I was trying to figure out what I could make as a quick veggie side when all I had was a cucumber and some seasonings. I thought about deli style cucumber salads, which are often a little spicy and have that great vinegary... Continue Reading →
Okra stew (or bamia) is a household dish for most Egyptians. The preparations vary depending on who is making it and what is on hand, but the general idea is often similar. In this case, the okra stands out as the highlight accentuated by seasoning and made heartier with meat. The dish can easily accommodate... Continue Reading →
Ful Medames (ful mudamas or just ful or foule) is considered by some as the unofficial National dish of Egypt (second only to Koshari). There are many preparation styles in Egypt, let alone across Middle Eastern countries. Among them, the simplest method involves some olive oil, cumin, salt, and maybe a little lime with the... Continue Reading →
I've always enjoyed a good spinach and artichoke dip. I say, "good," because sometimes it can fall short whether it's too watery or too bland. With that said, I rarely order it at restaurants. I even have friends that will write off a restaurant that offers spinach and artichoke dip on the menu as they... Continue Reading →
It doesn't get much easier than this lentil soup recipe. I learned this recipe from my mother who made it especially during lent, but also any time we had a craving for lentil soup. One of her favorite idioms is that less or simple is often more when it comes to cooking. That's especially true... Continue Reading →
I got very excited when Nellie's Free Range Eggs (the official egg of the Boston Red Sox!) reached out to me to sponsor my spin on a non-traditional shakshuka recipe. Not every company I work with produces products I normally use in my own home, but in this case we do regularly enjoy Nellie's Free... Continue Reading →
A good friend of mine introduced me to Tostones (or Patacones depending on where you're from) many years ago. For those that don't know, Tostones are a Latin-American invention featuring twice-fried green plantains (very different from the ripened sweet plantains). Since then I've had many tostones, but my favorite are the super thin and crispy... Continue Reading →
As part of a CSA I tried out provided by Brookwood Community Farm, I received a pint of husk cherries (ground cherries), which I'd never even heard of before, a couple of pints of cherry tomatoes, and some shallots. Other than an overall enjoyable experience with the fresh produce of the CSA, I loved getting... Continue Reading →
I used to think that I preferred Kansas City style barbecue sauces (those thicker, sweeter sauces found in most grocery stores) over thinner sauces like those found in Eastern North Carolina and surrounding areas. As it turns out, I often don't prefer a lot of sauce on my barbecue at all and consider the condiment... Continue Reading →
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