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Glass bowl of za'atar on colorful striped cloth

Za’atar: The Beginning of Something Beautiful

Did you know that za’atar actually refers to Origanum syriacum, a perennial plant indigenous to the Middle East? ...
Artichoke hummus garnished with toasted pine nuts

Artichoke Hummus: Super Easy, and Ready in Five Minutes

Ah, hummus. Never really cared for it, truth be told. Like so many store-bought products,...
Spicy roasted cauliflower with blue cheese dip

Move Over, Chicken Wings: Meet Buffalo Cauliflower

Never heard of buffalo cauliflower? Neither did I until a friend told me about a...
Black bean and avocado rice salad bowl

A Big Salad for Dinner is Officially a Thing: A Few Favorites to Inspire

It feels like a long time since I've written a "big salad for supper" post....
Soba stir-fry with mixed veggies and chopsticks

Chinese Stir Fry with Szechuan Sauce and Soba Noodles

Recently I found myself with a hankering for Chinese food but couldn't decide whether I...
Chunky roasted tomato salsa with cilantro

Upscale Super Bowl Salsa Starring Roasted Tomatoes, Tomatillos, and Garlic

When it comes to the Super Bowl, everyone loves the game-day classics, usually including such...
Hearty vegetarian chili garnished with cheese and scallions

Chili: The Comfort of Home Cooking

After traveling for many weeks throughout India, all I did was eat Indian food. (Obviously.)...
Fresh pomegranate and opened seeds on a wooden surface.

Where Are the Seeds? A Pomegranate Public Service Announcement (How-To Video)

With its covertly packaged ruby red seeds that yield a surprising crunch, a burst of...
Square bowl of tomato soup with microgreens

Indian Tomato Soup with Tamarind and Coconut

A few years back I fell in love with this sublime soup I first experienced...
Chunky tamarind tomato chutney in glass bowl

Indian Tomato Sauce with Tamarind and Coconut: So Many Uses

I whipped up this sauce one day on a whim during the heart of tomato...