Tag: mediterranean-inspired

Spring Peas with Feta and Mint

Spring Peas with Feta and Mint

I’m not going to lie. Right after taking this picture, I ate the entire bowl. Yes I did. All of it. And it was delicious. We are all excited that peas are back at the farmers market. Well, at least Paxton and I are. By…

Beans Baked in Tomato Sauce with Feta and Mint

Beans Baked in Tomato Sauce with Feta and Mint

One of the best things about beans is how versatile they are. These protein- and fiber-filled legumes are a blank canvas waiting for any blend of seasoning to pair with any type of cuisine. Today, we are heading towards Mediterranean influence: white beans are cooked…

Pomegranate and Sumac Roasted Cauliflower

Pomegranate and Sumac Roasted Cauliflower

This is one of my favorite dinners. I will eat the entire head of cauliflower – seriously. So that means I usually have to serve it alongside something else so everyone gets something to eat. If you aren’t eating just an entire bowl of cauliflower…

Spice Rub for Roasted Turkey, Chicken, or Vegetables

Spice Rub for Roasted Turkey, Chicken, or Vegetables

It is one week until Thanksgiving. And in the name of research, I have a whole, 15-pound turkey dry-brining away in the refrigerator. Because the best part about Thanksgiving is leftovers (after family and friends of course)! So I’m not going to share any Thanksgiving-specific…

Roast Pomegranate Chicken with Golden Beets

Roast Pomegranate Chicken with Golden Beets

Pomegranates are back in season! If we don’t eat all those bright little seeds first, they usually end up in a couple of meals in the fall rotation, including a version of this chicken. And tart pomegranates paired with sweet, earthy beets … yum! Roasting…

Saag Paneer Shakshuka

Saag Paneer Shakshuka

It was one of those nights where we couldn’t agree what we wanted for dinner, and I didn’t feel like putting much effort into cooking. I was thinking some egg and chard scramble thing and Jelani wanted Indian food from the local restaurant. So when…

Moroccan Style Chard

Moroccan Style Chard

This is a recipe I make a lot when I have a big bunch of fresh chard. It is spicy, sweet, cooks quickly in a single pan (and a pot if making couscous, rice, or other accompaniment), and utilizes the entire bunch of chard, stems…