This chicken shawarma starts with boneless chicken thighs marinated in coriander, cumin, cardamom, smoked paprika, garlic, lemon, and olive oil, then seared until charred and sliced into juicy strips. Tucked into warm pita with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and a…
This marinated vegetable pasta salad tosses curly pasta with oven roasted peppers, eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, and asparagus in a bright lemon and herb dressing, finished with chunks of feta. It is a make ahead dish that tastes even better after…
This baked brie with honey turns a simple wheel of soft cheese into a warm, gooey appetizer with a drizzle of golden honey and a sprig of fresh thyme. It needs only a few ingredients and about 25 minutes, with…
This hazelnut olive oil cake is a rustic, naturally wheat free and dairy free cake made with hazelnut meal, extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, and vanilla, with a tender crumb and a crackly, sugary top. It mixes in two…
These crispy homemade fries start with russet potatoes cut into thin sticks, simmered briefly in vinegar water, steamed dry, and fried in two batches until golden outside and fluffy inside. The vinegar in the water helps the potato sticks hold…
These juicy cheeseburgers use ground beef with about 20 percent fat, a light seasoning of salt and pepper, and a quick creamy burger sauce, and the whole meal is ready in about 30 minutes. The patties cook in a hot…
This quick tomato chutney sauce turns a can of crushed tomatoes into a sweet, tangy, lightly spiced topping for burgers in about 30 minutes. It simmers on the stove with brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and a handful of pantry…
This chicken avocado pasta salad combines spiral pasta, juicy seasoned chicken, crisp bacon, and chopped eggs in a creamy avocado and dill dressing, and it is ready in about 50 minutes. The dressing is made with ripe avocado, buttermilk, a…
This whipped feta dip with honey blends creamy Danish feta, cream cheese, garlic, and lemon zest into a silky spread that you can make in about 10 minutes. A swirl of olive oil, a generous drizzle of honey, and a…
This creamy pasta primavera tosses linguine with a silky Parmesan cream sauce and a colorful mix of mushrooms, asparagus, broccolini, peas, and cherry tomatoes, and it is ready in about 35 minutes. Each vegetable is cooked just until crisp tender,…
