Green Gazpacho It’s kind of a family joke. My grandma, who was an otherwise decent cook, would indoctrinate new members of the family by serving them cold fruit soup. No one is quite sure where she got the idea to offer these unusual concoctions, but I… Continue reading…
get your freekeh on
You have probably heard of quinoa, millet, or bulgur, and maybe even tried a farro or two, but there’s a new old grain that’s making waves these days. It’s called freekeh (pronounced free-ka): green wheat that is harvested young, fire-roasted, and… Continue reading…
one more soup for the road
September is upon us and I can’t let summer slip away without sharing one of my favorite things. If you’ve spent any time reading this blog, you know how much I love soup, especially the chilled varieties like this, and this, and these. But… Continue reading…
splendid for snacking
With the weather warming up (was it ever cold?), life is picking up a faster pace these days. Now’s a good time to focus on dishes that are satisfying and simple to prepare, but also make the best use of… Continue reading…
pan of plenty
By now you have a big pot of that deliciously savory Chouchouka and, if you haven’t scarfed it down already, you may be wondering what else you can use it for. Here is a wonderful way to put that spicy… Continue reading…