Smokin’ Mexican street salad
We had a big dinner the other night where my husband made his signature chili. I didn’t want to interfere with his dish – as I often tend to do when he’s cooking – so I busied myself doing sides to add some freshness to the spicy Tex Mex affair. This typically Mexican salad is […]
The Poke bowl
Poke bowls are a great way to serve healthy fast food at home. We have make-your-own-poke nights regularly on weeknights and it’s a hit with the kids. As long as you have a few basic Asian ingredients in your pantry, you’re all set. Traditionally, they are topped with fresh raw fish, but since we’ve got […]
Beetroot, zaatar & goat cheese salad
Fresh zaatar needs some serious PR help – you never see it showcased on leading food sites and feeds, but I’m sure it’s a total superfood. After all, it is the Middle Eastern cousin of oregano and thyme, except unlike the latter two, zaatar isn’t pungent and bitter. In fact, the leaves are often the star […]
Getting started with the Tracy Anderson Method
As you may know through past entries and Instagram posts, I am a consummate fan of the Tracy Anderson Method. As such, I frequently get asked about it and the most common question by far is “How does one get started?” So that’s what I will be tackling in today’s article. I hope it can […]
Genius sweet potato fries
The first time I tasted sweet potato fries was in a vintage diner that made amazing-tasting grease-ladden junk food: juicy cheesy burgers, perfectly-coated onion rings, hand cut fries, real ice cream milkshakes, old fashioned floats, etc you get the drift. Anyway, needless to say, their sweet potato fries were absolute perfection. Of course, they were […]
A berry pretty salad
Strawberries in a savory salad work, they really do. Especially when paired with aromatic herbs like mint, basil and complemented with salty feta. It’s a lovely one to ring in spring or summer and also perfect to bring for a picnic or barbecue with friends because it is just so darn pretty. I’ve added quinoa […]
Fresh and delish salsa verde
I am completely besotted by this Italian fresh herb sauce and make it all the time during the hotter months of the year. Light, yet intensely aromatic, it brings out greatness in any grilled fish, poultry, meat or vegetable you decide to pair it. It is especially killer good when spooned over salmon or a […]
Scheherazade’s overnight oats
You all know just how much I love overnight oats, right? They’re high in fiber, filling yet easy to digest, tasty, easy to make ahead of time…and all that. But that’s not what this recipe is about. Here, aromatic nectarine and saffron compote, orange blossom water-infused oats and sinfully lustrous almond butter turn a totally […]
Wholly delicious nectarine vanilla compote
As far as I’m concerned, perfectly ripe peaches, juicy nectarines and meltingly sweet apricots are foods for the Gods. Although my preference is to messily eat them fresh from the market, the ones that linger a bit too long on the counter are best when turned into this bright summer-infused compote. My mouth literally waters […]
Moorish calamari with chickpeas and chorizo
The minute I tasted this mouth-watering dish at a friend’s house the other night, I knew I was going to have to attempt recreating it at home. And I did. Twice. Because it was that good. Adding chorizo to anything will make you feel like you’re eating at a lively tapas bar in the streets […]