ARTICLES For Vegetarian
CAPRESE SALAD WITH BASIL-SPINACH PESTO
WITH ONE COMMENT
Caprese salad is one of my go-to recipes when I have no time or inclination to cook. It is fresh, quick and delicious. The secret is to use the best quality ingredients you can find.
STICKY RICE WITH MANGO
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Sticky rice with mango is my favorite Thai dessert. Steamed glutinous rice is soaked in a coconut milk, served with mangos and topped with a coconut sauce. Also great for breakfast!
GRILLED ARTICHOKES
WITH 7 COMMENTS
The secret to making great grilled artichokes at home is steaming them until they are al dente. The secret to making finger-licking great grilled artichokes is marinating them overnight before you put them on the grill.
MAQLUBA RECONSTRUCTED
WITH NO COMMENTS
Traditional maqluba is reconstructed by roasting the vegetables instead of frying them. Za'atar, sumac and cumin season the dish for a fresh take on this rice and vegetable upside-down torte.
LENTIL TABBOULEH SALAD WITH POMEGRANATES
WITH 2 COMMENTS
A fusion dish of French de Puy lentils and Middle Eastern tabbouleh ingredients is a fusion of some of my favorite ingredients. I add fresh pomegranate seeds and pomegranate molasses for a flavor pop that contrasts with the earthy lentils.
MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Mexican hot chocolate is a deep, dark, frothy, spiced treat that can be served at breakfast, for dessert, or with a splash of kahlua for a grown-up treat.
JACQUES TORRES CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
WITH 4 COMMENTS
These extraordinary chocolate chip cookies are in a class by themselves. My daughter says they shouldn't even be called cookies they are so good. Adapted from Jacques Torres recipe.
CHOCOLATE CHIP, CORNFLAKE & MARSHMALLOW COOKIES
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Christina Tosi's cornflake, chocolate chip and marshmallow cookies are nothing short of amazing.
BLUE CHEESE PLATTER AND PAIRINGS
WITH 3 COMMENTS
My favorite blue cheeses and food and wine pairings.
PARMIGIANO REGGIANO, DATES, HONEY AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR
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Parmigiano reggiano shards drizzled with honey and balsamic vinegar and served with medjool dates makes for a simple, but mouth-watering appetizer.