This easy tomato risotto made with arborio rice, fresh (or canned!) tomatoes, and basil captures the essence of summer no matter what time of year you make it. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm The Tomato Risotto I Make Year-Round In high school and college, when I truly dove headfirst into cooking, one of the first dishes […]
Aioli Recipe
This simple garlic aioli recipe will teach you how to make the perfectly rich, lemony, and garlicky French condiment by hand with just 5 ingredients and a vigorous whisk! Photo Credits: Andrea Gralow What is the difference between Aioli, Alioli, Garlic Aioli and Mayo? Aioli is a French condiment made by emulsifying egg yolk, garlic, […]
Peperonata (compote de poivrons italiens)
La Peperonata est un ragoût soyeux de poivrons, d’oignons et de tomates chargé d’une saveur italienne affirmée. Il se prépare en 30 minutes environ, ce qui en fait un excellent plat d’accompagnement pour tout, d’un rôti raffiné à une simple frittata. Vous pouvez même le mélanger avec des pâtes et l’appeler dîner ! Crédits photos : […]
Labneh
Labneh, also spelled labnah, labne, or lebne, is a versatile Middle Eastern strained yogurt with a spreadable texture similar to cream cheese. This delightfully tangy yogurt cheese is so easy to make; this recipe will become a staple in your kitchen. Photo Credits: Suzy Karadsheh I learned how to make Labneh, a creamy, tangy yogurt […]
Kisir (Turkish Bulgur Salad)
Kisir is a Turkish bulgur salad made with fresh parsley, pomegranate molasses, and red pepper paste. It’s vegan, nutritious, easy to make, and satisfying. It’s a simple way to prep for healthy lunches and dinners all week long. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond The Kisir Salad I Grew Up Eating In Turkey, where I am from […]
Crispy Baked Polenta Fries (Gluten-Free)
You can make these irresistible polenta fries either by baking in the oven or air-frying them until the edges are satisfyingly crunchy. They’re a wonderfully addictive gluten-free side dish, appetizer, or snack! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond My Family Loves These Crispy Polenta Fries When my partner, Ben, went gluten-free last summer as part of an […]
Savory Oatmeal
My Mediterranean-style savory oatmeal recipe makes a nutritious, flavor-packed breakfast in about 20 minutes! Hearty oats are the perfect bed for savory sweet potatoes, tomatoes, avocado, and eggs with a little creamy feta and a sprinkle of za’atar. Photo Credits: Miriam Novoa 20-Minute Savory Oatmeal Recipe I’m not opposed to a warm bowl of oatmeal […]
Authentic Kabsa (Chicken and Rice)
Kabsa, Saudi Arabia’s national dish, is an aromatic one-pot chicken and rice recipe. The fluffy, fragrant rice is cooked in a chicken and tomato-based broth with a rich blend of spices. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond The Chicken and Rice Dish So Good I Regretted Not Saving Room for More Asma, a Jordanian and Saudi friend […]
Classic Chicken Marsala
A still creamy, but lighter take on the beloved Italian-American classic! This healthy chicken marsala recipe delivers deep, woodsy mushroom flavor and a rich Marsala wine sauce without the heaviness of restaurant versions. The Chicken Marsala Recipe That Finally Convinced Me to Love Mushrooms For most of my life, I was a vocal mushroom hater. […]
Easy Breakfast Cookies
Breakfast cookies may look like ordinary oatmeal cookies, but they’re free of refined sugar, oil, and butter; and loaded with nutrient-dense ingredients, making them a wholesome way to start the day. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Yes, I Eat Cookies for Breakfast, and You Can, Too! I’m absolutely not a morning person, yet most activities and […]