It’s midnight as I’m typing this post, and it’s still warm and lovely outside. The feel of a summer night just makes me so happy! But let me tell you, one of my most favorite things about summertime is all the fresh seasonal vegetables that are bursting with their absolute best. Roasting them with a…
Mediterranean Tuna & Potato Salad
A few weeks ago, Barry and I went on a big Italian vacation where we spent some time on the Amalfi Coast. I ate two things that then stuck with me when I came back to California. I knew I had to make them. One of them is lemony and I’ll post it next week, but…
Fresh Cream with Bread & Honey: A Tasty Non-Recipe – سر شیر، عسل و نان
I don’t particularly know how to begin this blog post because it’s been a minute since I last came here. So perhaps I should just start explaining things. Since my last blog post, I’ve finished grad school at Northwestern and Barry finished at UChicago Booth and we moved across the country in a 17-foot Penske…
Juicy Pulled Chicken Tacos with Caramelized Onions & Charred Jalapeños
I went to an awesome hole in the wall taco joint tucked away somewhere in Chicago and I tried a taco that was so unbelievably tasty, yet sort of very simple and plain, but in the best way possible. I’ve said it before, but I’ll take an opportunity when it comes my way, simplicity in…
Roasted Garlic Pasta with Parmesan Kale Chips – VIDEO!
Roasted garlic & caramelized onions deepen the flavors of this super addicting pasta recipe. The spicy parmesan kale chips are so fun and add a perfect crunch to this comforting pasta recipe.
How to Make PERFECT Scrambled Eggs – VIDEO!!
Everyone will want to know your secret after trying this recipe. This simply perfect scrambled egg recipe gives you the absolute BEST scrambled eggs you’ll ever taste. You only need 3 ingredients & it’s so easy and simple! Here are some thoughts that may or may not be running through your brain right now: Okay, who…
Persian Lentil Soup with Olive Oil-Crisped Lentils & Onions (عدسی Adasi)
This is really the most delicious (and nutritious!) lentil soup I could ever imagine. It’s easy to prepare and is on a whole other level with its depth of flavors.
How To Make The BEST Banana & Brown Sugar Pancakes
They’re quick, easy, but completely sinful in the best way possible. The brown sugar sort of crisps up during the process and makes the already caramelizing bananas ever so sweet.
Apricot Chicken and Cheddar Croissant Sandwich
Sweet and savory, deliciously easy, and melty cheese! This apricot chicken and cheddar croissant is just perfect for a simple fall meal.
Braised Beef Shank Pasta
Braised beef shank pasta is easily one of my favorite things I’ve ever made, and wonderfully easy to make! This recipe for a fantastic beef shank pasta is comfort-food reinvented.
Aashe Doogh — Persian Yogurt Soup
This is a game-changing Persian yogurt soup that will knock the socks right off your chilly little feet! All I should say is that you just need to try this ash-e doogh (ash-e maast). It’s authentic and bursting with delicious flavors!
The BEST Middle Eastern Pizza – VIDEO!
This is the BEST, MOST DELICIOUS Middle Eastern Pizza ever! This Middle Eastern Pizza recipe uses a combo of ground beef, tons of garlic, fried onions, tomato flavors, and tons of mozzarella and parmesan. It’s flavor on top of flavor on top of flavor!!
