Dukkah is one of those genius inventions, which, when you try it and learn what it is, makes you wonder how you could possibly not have thought of this food before. It's so good, but it's extremely
A Not Quite Banh Mi Sandwich
Banh mi sandwiches are a great favorite with both me and Paulus. You probably already know what a banh mi sandwich is, because they have been so very hip for the last few years. But in case you don't,
Carrot Top Sesame Stir-Fry
A bunch of carrots with bushy, crispy greens arrived in our CSA box. I've learned that whenever the box arrives, the soft, leafy greens need to be used first. Carrot tops are interesting. They
Thai Style Spicy Beef Salad
I once combed through the produce section of what felt like a million supermarkets, just to find a green papaya for a Thai salad. While the salad was excellent, it only used about a quarter of the
Handcut Pappardelle with Preserved Lemon, Arugula, and Goat Cheese
It's been a little while since I made pasta from scratch. Last week, I was contemplating how to use up a few things in the fridge, including some hard goat cheese and some arugula.
Repurposing Tortillas as Lasagna Sheets
We had a houseguest staying over for a few days at the beginning of the month. Or actually, I did, because Paulus wasn't yet back then. There are two nice things about having people staying over. One
New Wooden Breakfast Boards
My mom gave Paulus these wooden breakfast boards as a Christmas gift. At the school where she works, they have established a farm store where they sell jams, pickles and knick-knacks, and that's
Smoked Mushrooms and Polenta in Cheese Broth
It's been raining all week in San Diego, and so I've been craving hot dishes, and particularly grains, for every meal. I have had cooked oats for breakfast, barley for lunch, and polenta for dinner.
Chicken Mediterranean Burger with Roasted Sweet Potato
There has been a coming and going of friends around the holidays and in the new year. Some were sent off with a dinner. On the menu: chicken burgers with mediterranean flavors and roasted sweet
Eggplant and Potato Tagine
I love hearty kinds of food, like stews and soups. Some years back, I discovered preserved lemons and that lead to an obsession with cooking in tagines that lasted for a while. If you haven't had