When referring to Persian cuisine and the food of Mesopotamia, we are most frequently referencing the absolutely amazing aromatics accustomed to the the culinary traditions of the region. Persians love fresh herbs and eat them with every meal whether formal, fancy, of fast. The Persian word for these fresh herbs is sabzi (سبزی). Sabzi comes…
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I have so many fond memories of my dearest Grandma Rose. She passed away in early 2020 and when we were finally able to convene (amidst COVID restrictions) for a family memorial service, I spoke, reading a list of all my favorite visual and verbal memories of this incredible lady. – Her homemade salmon patties…
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While fresh dill around the house in typically NOT a problem for us (we both LOVE fresh dill), I wanted to use up the fresh herbs before too long. I kind of wanted to use the dill for a version of Dilly Bread (NOT the real deal from Mom’s recipes, but something similar), and then…
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The gyro (YEE-row) – (it drives me nuts when it is pronounced” jai-row” …forgive me) is a classic Greek dish, with the meat traditionally cooked on a vertical spit and shaved off in individual servings. It smells delicious and tastes divine. But, while this delicious method for preparing meat is often used in Greek restaurants, it’s not…
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I remember growing up, a “social treat” was Dip-Idy Dill “dip.” Creamy, delicious, perfect for ANYTHING.Mom never really “cheated” in the kitchen, but this spice mix made everything easier and better.Now that I’ve reclaimed my love for dill weed, I am able to skip the packaging (sorry Dip-Idy Dill) and recreate my own version of…
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This Mediterranean Blue Cheese Dill Lemon Lamb sauté recipe has all the great flavors of Greece and all the ease of 20 minutes. Really. I wish I could travel to Greece that fast and bask both in the sun and the flavors of such a spectacular culture! Are you with me?Blue Cheese Dill Lemon Lamb…
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It’s not often that I’m unwilling to accept a challenge or a suggestion in the kitchen. Well, let me rephrase that – IF I have a plan – don’t even try to “suggest” something different. I’m in my zone, my spot, my head, and my spirit. What I’m doing is mine – it’s either my…
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I think we were getting a little tired of the same old, same old in our house. While it may seem like I cook something spectacularly different each and every day, I actually do a lot of batch cooking. It makes things convenient – and then gives me the time to bake the sweet treats…
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Za’atar is a generic name for a family of related Middle Eastern herbs. The name za’atar alone is usually the name for a culinary condiment made from dried hyssop leaves, mixed with sesame seeds, sumac, and often salt, as well as other herbs and spices. It’s really quite incredible. And, when paired with fresh dill and heirloom tomatoes to create aromatic…
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I feel as though I’ve been posting an awful lot of sweets on the blog lately. I adore creating sweet treats – as it’s a sure guarantee to delight any and all who devour – and that really makes me smile.I do, however, ponder, pontificate, and produce a milieu of savory dishes in the kitchen….
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