Clik here to view.
Summer Mediterranean Salad with Citrus, Dates & Nasturtium Flowers
I’ve taken an unexpected break from blogging, partially by choice and partially not. I’ve been developing and testing recipes for cooking demos I plan to do at the upcoming annual ISNA convention...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Insalata Caprese (Tomato and Mozzarella Salad)
The summer season is when I truly crave this dish because it reminds me of being in Italy during the summer time. Hot, arid days in Sicily bring out the best in Roma tomatoes, my favorite for this type...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Farmer’s Market Salad
Strolling through the farmer’s market on a humid summer morning is enough inspiration to seek out the best salad ingredients you can find. I returned recently with beautiful radishes and purple...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tangy Lime & Sumac Summer Salad
While still experiencing the heat of the summer, it’s always nice to have a refreshing, light salad to accompany other summer foods. I love this salad not only because I love the addition of lime...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Superbowl Foods
I’m not the biggest football fan in the world. Actually, I really don’t understand the rules of the game. I know what a touchdown and a field goal is, but that’s about it. All the other things the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tabbouleh Recipe and our First Ramadan Giveaway from Saffron Road & Whole Foods
Tabbouleh, or Parsley Salad, is one of those dishes just packed with nutrition: high fiber bulghur (semi-cooked and dried whole wheat), fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and parsley, beautiful golden olive oil...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Caprese Salad with Parsley
Caprese Salad is a somewhat Italian-American dish since it has increased so much in popularity in recent years. More and more people know what fresh mozzarella looks like and even prefer the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Heirloom Tomato & Chickpea Salad
I wanted to share this recipe with you before it gets too late to use any of those summer tomatoes around here in the Midwest. Some people around the country still have a nice harvest coming in; others...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Culinary and Cosmetic Uses of Argan Oil
Have you ever tried argan oil? It is some really amazing stuff that is great for cooking as well as making yourself beautiful on a budget…not that you need any more beautifying, of course. In the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Winter Salad with Cranberries & Nuts
You might not think of salads as a winter time food, but actually this is one of my favorite times of year to enjoy them. Citrus is at its best in the winter, though it’s obviously not growing up here...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kumato Tomato Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
I feel like every year there has to be a late summer salad made of just tomatoes (in terms of produce) and I like to experiment by making a unique one. Last year, I made salads with a lot of heirloom...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fig & Apple Panini with Melted Cheese + a Side Salad with Creamy Date...
By now, you might know that Fall is my absolute favorite season- for everything, but mostly for three very specific things: to wear comfy sweaters and jeans, to take walks or drives to admire the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chickpea and Cilantro Salad
Many of you have asked about the recipe for this dish that I served over the weekend, so I’ll give it to you simply- because it’s one of the easiest dishes to make, and super simple and healthy. Enjoy!...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kathy Hester’s Indian Yogurt Salad
Kathy Hester is a food blogger and the author of some really great cookbooks that I’m happy to know about and have on my bookshelf because they demonstrate wonderful ways to substitute meat when you...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Watermelon & Feta Salad
I have been waiting to make this salad since the winter time. Watermelon is my favorite fruit, mainly because it hydrates the body as you eat it, perfect to eat during non-fasting hours in Ramadan, so...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cucumber, Red Onion, and Avocado Salad
At the time I made this recipe, it still felt like summer. Two short days later, it feels like we skipped right to Autumn and possibly on the verge of winter. Oh well, I’ll eat avocados at any time of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Insalata Caprese
Just because it’s not summer, it doesn’t mean you can’t still indulge in a craving for fresh produce and a taste of sunny Italy…at least I don’t deny myself that when I find great organic tomatoes,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Open-Faced Strawberry & Spinach Salad on Pita
You might notice that I love the combination of spinach and strawberries, but it’s because it’s a really great one. I know in a drink (like this one) it might be odd, but in a salad it could be just as...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Winter Citrus & Walnut Salad
On a whim, I recently made a winter salad because the citrus was just so delicious and ripe that I was actually really craving it. I posted a photo on my Instagram page and it was so well-received I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Culinary and Cosmetic Uses of Argan Oil
Have you ever tried argan oil? It is some really amazing stuff that is great for cooking as well as making yourself beautiful on a budget…not that you need any more beautifying, of course. In the...
View Article