Recipes to unleash your inner culinary beast
I have no idea how the runny yogurt sauce loaded with dill and virtually no garlic to speak of came to represent “tzatziki” in the United States. In my multiple trips to Greece I have never seen anything close to that poor imitation of the Read more
This is how I make peanut sauce. I cannot attest to the authenticity of this recipe in any way. I just know that it’s delicious, I almost always have all the ingredients on hand, and my children beg for me to make it weekly. It’s an easy Read more
This sauce is super easy to make, but tastes like you spent gobs of time preparing the ingredients. It’s up to you whether or not you want to reveal your secrets. These include roasting the veggies and garlic in the oven and adding smoked paprika Read more
I cannot fathom eating the ready-made, shelf stable croutons sold next to the bread crumbs in the grocery store. Especially when making these delicious little nibblets is so easy (I made up the word “nibblet”, by the way, but isn’t it perfect?). This is the Read more
This curried orzo salad tastes as good as it looks- and it looks damn delicious. The bright yellow orzo imparts little bursts of curry. Studded with cashews and raisins, and dressed with a bright citrus vinaigrette, this is the perfect combination of savory and sweet. Read more
If a tahini yogurt sauce and the Yemeni all-purpose condiment Zhug had a baby, this would be the end result. It has the smooth creaminess of a tahini sauce, the fresh green flavor of mixed herbs, and the spicy kick of chilies, cardamom, and cumin. Read more
I cheat a little bit in this recipe by using prepared Thai red curry paste. If you can find Kafir lime leaves, use those in place of the lime zest I have included in the dressing recipe. However, not everyone has access to a good Read more
This is an unbelievably delicious and versatile egg and bread dish that can be served for brunch or dressed up a little with a fancy-pants roasted red pepper cream sauce and served for a delicious vegetarian dinner. It can be assembled well in advance and Read more
Chicken thighs are non-negotiable in this recipe to ensure you end up with the most succulent chicken morsels you can get. The extra fat ensures the meat will stay moist despite cooking over high heat. I can’t eat these without tzatziki. And I mean the thick Read more
I am always shocked at how fast these disappear when served to friends. It’s always a little painful to watch people politely argue over who gets the last one. This recipe feeds a crowd. They are also delicious reheated as leftovers. You almost can’t make Read more