This was the first course of a little dinner party I threw together for some friends a few weeks ago. It is really easy to make, and you could easily prepare the lentils the day before and then just warm them up when …
A whole head of garlic.
This is one of those recipes you can become famous for with your friends and family. It is very easy to make, you just have to have the nerve to use a whole head of fresh garlic and plenty of …
Every culture has a soup to which it attributes magical healing powers. I find this broth incredibly restorative when I’m coming back from a cold, or just want something quick and deeply warming. If you want to make …
Sephardic-Style Breaded Cauliflower in Lemony Tomato Sauce
As I've mentioned before, I'm lucky enough to have married into a family of excellent cooks from the Sephardic Jewish tradition. This is another terrific dish …
If you have already made a batch of the Tomato Confit on , this refreshing soup is criminally easy to make. The concentrated tomatoes turn the buttermilk a beautiful pink color.
This soup lends itself to …
Cucumber and Mango Salad with Sweet Chili Dressing
We always have Thai sweet chili sauce around the house. It is more sweet and tangy than spicy, but with just enough kick to add some interest. Sure, you could make it …