One of my all-time favorite spring/summer vegetables is Artichoke. As a kid I remember eating them with my Dad, simply boiled and dipped in tons of salted butter—yum! A few weeks ago when I went to a chef friend’s new restaurant, they served them grilled with lemon, a (mystery) seasoning and aioli for dipping. It’s […]
Todays recipe, part two of my Mediterranean recipe series, was inspired by the Greek restaurant down the street from my apartment. It’s my go-to spot when I’m too tired to cook because their menu is healthier than most other quick-food options, which I love. We’ve been eating there a couple times a week lately because […]
If there was one type of cuisine I I could eat everyday and not get sick of it, it would be Mediterranean without question. I love all the different flavors and spices from cumin and paprika to roasted red peppers, kalamata olives and feta cheese. Then there’s the warm homemade pita bread and hummus drizzled […]
Nothing reminds me of summer more than fresh, grilled corn on the cob. As a kid I loved to help shuck the corn. I’d peel back the layers of husk and discover the plump, juicy, golden kernels beneath. Being involved in the cooking process created a sense of ownership of the food that made me […]
