As we step into the new year, the fitness and health craze kicks into high gear across the planet. While I’m not a supporter of crazy diets, calorie restriction, or all the other…
Pink Quinoa Salad with Beets, Chickpeas and Arugula
Embrace Spring with this pink quinoa salad bursting with tangy flavors and vivid colors. The bite of arugula, fresh herbs, salty capers and lip-smacking orange vinaigrette pair perfectly with filling quinoa, buttery beets,…
Caramel Banana Tart with a Chocolate Hazelnut Crust
Delicate chocolatey shortbread, ooey gooey caramel and lusciously sweet bananas–welcome to my recipe for this caramel banana tart with a chocolate hazelnut crust. As is so often the case, this recipe was…
Flavors of Italy: Savory Artichoke, Ricotta and Mushroom Tart with an Herbed Crust
Spring in southern Italy. Walking along narrow cobbled streets slick with rain, the shadowed paths suddenly opened up to a bustling piazza. My pupils revolted from the shock of sunlight and all…
My Date with Tahini
Let’s talk about dates. Luxuriously plump medjool dates to be precise. And tahini. Unroasted oozy sesame tahini. A few short months ago, I didn’t think my love for dates and tahini…
Israel Series: Lavender Infused Carrots and Cauliflower
While perusing the shops on the scenic main street of Galena, IL during a recent weekend getaway, I found myself in the Galena Garlic Company storefront. Despite the name, no garlic…
Israel Series: Harissa Roasted Eggplant with Aromatic Tomato Quinoa
Eating my way across Israel, there was a spicy eggplant dish that kept reappearing. Hotel buffets, small roadside restaurants, elegant cafes in Tel Aviv; it was everywhere! The dish was usually served room…
Chocolate Beet Cupcakes with Raspberry Orange Frosting
The ultimate Valentine’s cupcake. I lie not. These chocolate beet cupcakes are oh so chocolatey and fudgy, not too overpoweringly sweet, and have a hint of earthiness and a flash of pink…
Israel Series: Red Cabbage and Carrot Slaw with Tahini Miso Dressing
Israel gave me so much. It filled me with new perspectives, different ways of thinking about complicated issues, and a deeper appreciation for patriotism. It left me with many unanswered questions, new…
Warm Winter Detox Salad
During the colder months I find myself craving warm, filling, hearty comfort foods. I make lots of soups, stews and curries and enjoy them by the bowl-full for lunch and dinner. One…
Chinese Five Spice Crispy Tofu and Vegetable Stir Fry
This Chinese five spice crispy tofu and vegetable stir fry is so flavorful and delicious! I made this for lunch recently and everyone who tried it was left drooling over the pungent flavors…