The thing that makes this a standout is the line of halvah running through the center of the cake, lending it an earthy, chewy, and almost savory quality, in perfect compliment to the warm walnut, cinnamon, and brown sugar flavors throughout.
Read MoreFor this race, I decided to make a vegetable tagine served with a garden salad and quinoa.
Read MoreIn this beet salad, the leeks are blanched, the dressing is rich and nutty made with walnuts, garlic, and tangy tamarind water and vinegar. The textures come together in a lovely way and it is a subtle yet rich mix of flavors.
Read MoreThis is one of those meals that is definitely more than the sum of its parts. Rice, lentils, onions… simple ingredients with some classic spices mixed in… when brought together are so much more.
Read MoreThis salad is fabulous with its perfect mix of ingredients, insane crunch, and the brightness of the lemon in the creamy yogurt dressing.
Read MoreMachboos Rubyan along with a Chopped Salad with Feta. Delicious.
Read MoreBaklava is one of those desserts that satiates perfectly. For such a tiny little serving it has to hit all the right notes, and it does. Crispy, chewy, crunchy, sweet, just a touch salty, and decadent.
Read MoreI don’t know about you but I love mushrooms. they are so versatile and umami-rich. This is a simple preparation the brings out their flavor and gets a nice kick of freshness from the herbs mixed in just before serving.
Read MoreFor the Turkish Grand Prix this year I found some excellent vegetarian recipes in Classic Turkish Cooking by Ghillie Basan: Zucchini and Cheese Patties, Spicy Garlic Mushrooms, and a side salad of chopped crunchy veggies and herbs.
Read MoreBreaded Fried Finocchio (Fried Fennel)
Read MoreSpinach is a humble ingredient. With a simple addition of olive oil and garlic, it is elevated to a delicious side dish.
Read MoreI cannot tell you how in love with this lasagne I am. It is a multi-step process and an all-day affair, but it is also one of the most delicious things I have eaten in my life.
Read MoreThis dish is a spin on Vinha d’alhos Pork which is flavored with red wine and garlic. The glaze treatment works great on roasted vegetables and all the crispy crunchy toppings give this completed dish so much textural interest.
Read MoreThis rice dish is similar to what I would think of as a loaded risotto. With turnip greens and kale mixed throughout and a rice brothy texture, it is hearty and filling.
Read MoreWe made Piri Piri Roast Chicken, Garlic and Turnip Greens Rice, and Vinha d’alhos Style Vegetables. It was a delicious feast!
Read MoreThis is a simple German version with slices onions, a quick vinaigrette, and whatever herbs you have on hand.
Read MoreThis Fennel Soup with Bacon is beautifully creamy both from the fennel and potato mixture being blended and the addition of a nice hit of cream at the very end of cooking. Perfect on a chilly day.
Read MoreThere is quite a list of ingredients for this deceptively simple-looking dish, but they all blend together into a complex and savory dish that pairs beautifully with creamy chicken and tangy green beans to make a stunning traditional and contemporary German meal.
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