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Shallot Yogurt

Shallot Yogurt Dip

Not that tzatziki is all that hard to make, but when I have even less in the fridge than I need for that, I turn to this shallot yogurt. It is beyond a delight, providing refreshing coolness to whatever you deign to serve with it. Continue reading

Israeli Cucumber Salad

Israeli Cucumber Salad

This salad is too cool for school – it just stares you down like it’s the reason that your life is spectacular and you should adore it as such. The recipe is wicked simple – just a little chopping and a light vinaigrette of olive oil and lemon juice to hold it all together. Continue reading

Tzatziki (Greek Yogurt with Cucumber and Mint)

Lemony Tzatziki (Greek Yogurt with Cucumber and Mint)

This version plays up my favorite flavors in tzatziki and allows them to be assertive and bright – plenty of lemon and mint add a floral note to the yogurt, and garlic a bit of a spicy kick. You can certainly change up the proportions of spices and herbs, but the amounts below are how I make it at home – unfussy, bright and lively. Continue reading

Tabbouleh

Simple Tabbouleh

Traditionally made with bulgar that is soaked until tender, I’ve been known to shave a bit of time off the prep work by using whole wheat couscous. Parsley and tomato are standard, but feel free to experiment with the other greenery and veg – my favorite is the inclusion of crisp cucumber and slivers of scallions, along with plenty of mint to keep the flavors cool and fresh. Continue reading

Crostini di Fave

Crostini di Fave (Fava Bean Crostini)

The best thing you can do is get the tastiest olive oil to drizzle, your favorite bread for toast points (I love a good ciabatta) and the most savory, nutty pecorino you can find. Then, with a minimal amount of cooking, you can relish in the the joy of the fabulous fava bean. Continue reading

Strawberries with Elderflower and Mint © Photo by Angela Gunder

Strawberries with Elderflower and Mint

Over the years, I’ve tweaked the recipe, if you even want to call it a recipe as it is so simple to prepare. I add chopped fresh mint for color and a few tablespoons of the wickedly floral liqueur St. Germain to bring out the lush flavor of ripe fruit. Let the little troublemakers hang out, and in a matter of minutes, you have the most perfect dessert. Continue reading

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Swiss Chard Dolmades

These noble leaves are the kings of greenery in my book – tender yet hearty, and full of earthy flavor that so much more refined than spinach. Members of the beet family, the stalks vary in shade from paperwhite to golden and garnet (just as you’d see of beets in the market). While I typically love my chard sautéed simply with olive oil and garlic, or luxuriously bathed in locatelli, cream and melted shallots, the leaves are so versatile, you can work them into pretty unique formats. Continue reading

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Nyquil-Induced Trishy Lou Brownies

This recipe is actually a hack of the clutch recipe of my best friend Kate’s mom’s brownie recipe, combined with the idea of Nyquil Brownies as featured on Bittersweet Blog. Let me tell you this, if ever there were two recipes that were meant to be combined, it’s these two. Continue reading