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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 →

This gorgeous purple slaw is gloriously fun to look at, and even more fun to eat! The ingredients combine to create a striking purple palate, and the flavors are beautifully complementary; the sweetness in the grapes and red onion perfectly balances the bitter radicchio and cabbage, and the beets provide a stunning earthy flavor that… Continue reading Purple Slaw →

This sumptuous vinaigrette is the addictive combination of the salty, umami-filled miso and the nutty, penetrating sesame oil. It has a hint of sweetness from the mirin and maple syrup. Lime juice and rice vinegar round out this universally beloved dressing. I can't get enough of it drizzled over salads, lettuce wedges, vegetable sides, noodle… Continue reading Sesame Miso Vinaigrette →