Tried and true recipes from my home to yours
This deliciously creamy, tangy labneh makes a spectacular dip or spread. For those who are unfamiliar, labneh is yogurt that has been strained to remove the whey, or milk protein that is the liquid byproduct of making cheese. All you have to do is strain the yogurt in muslin or cheesecloth for 24 hours, and… Continue reading Labneh with Olive Oil and Za’atar
In honor of a new chapter in Israeli government, this recipe incorporates all of the beautiful flavors that normally come in an Israeli salad, like cucumber, tomato, red onion, and parsley with olive oil, lemon, and kosher salt. Additionally, it also utilizes za'atar, a spice blend that highlights the Biblical spice by the same name… Continue reading Israeli Salad with Za’atar
This gorgeous, somewhat outside-the-box carrot cake slaw is inspired by the carrot salad that's served at one of my Grandma Mala's favorite restaurants. A trip to visit her isn't complete unless I've had my carrot salad and Grandma has had her lamb chops! This slaw takes the most iconic flavors from carrot cake, and transforms… Continue reading Carrot Cake Slaw
This recipe is a much less intricate adaptation of Susan Spungen's glorious Root Vegetable Tian recipe found here. Though it could never replace Susan's original tian recipe, this naturally vegan homage is a great go-to if you're limited on time, but still want to put together a spectacular looking side dish. I use a combination… Continue reading Surprisingly Simple Root Vegetable Tian
This floral cocktail is refreshing, invigorating, and comforting all at once. Lavender adds a subtle, luxurious note that enhances both the flavor and aroma of this beloved mixed drink. I use caster sugar, or fine sugar with a consistency between that of granulated sugar and powdered sugar, to create a finer lemon sugar crust on… Continue reading Lavender Lemon Drop
In its glorious simplicity, this 4 ingredient recipe really heroes the beautiful flavor inherent to steak, the star of the show. If you follow these easy steps, all you'll need is salt, pepper, and a sliver of butter to transform a quality cut of beef into the mouthwateringly succulent, flavorful steak of your dreams. While… Continue reading Simple Grilled Steak
This gorgeous galaxy noodle salad is named after its fun blue, purple, and pink colors. Though the bold, vibrant appearance of the vermicelli noodles will attract children and adults alike, it's the fresh, nutty, savory flavors and juxtaposition of textures that will really take you on a culinary adventure. This is the perfect recipe to… Continue reading Galaxy Noodle Salad
This is a really fun recipe that incorporates the traditional, comforting flavors of the kreplach I grew up eating, while also adding an element of whimsy with the dill-laminating dough. The laminated effect is achieved using thin sheets of rolled-out kreplach dough (using a pasta machine) and placing small dill sprigs between two sheets of… Continue reading Dill-Laminated Kreplach
This floral, nectarous concoction is the perfect warm, comforting drink to envelop your senses when you need to be hugged from the inside out (AND it's also delicious with the addition of your favorite spirit)! This mixture of ingredients is a not-so-subtle nod to both the the land of milk and honey (which, by the… Continue reading Lavender Honey Steamer
This luscious dish is the perfect balance of warmly spiced, creamy mashed sweet potatoes and toasty, sweet, nutty dukkah. The sweet potatoes are deliciously rich and lend such a beautiful and earthy flavor to the dish, while simultaneously brightening the table with their sunny color. The dukkah topping, however, is the star of the show.… Continue reading Mashed Sweet Potato with Dukkah