Fattoush is a Lebanese salad, good for hot weather. This recipe uses two unusual ingredients: sumac and purslane. Sumac, usually sold ground, is ground red berries and used in Middle Eastern, particularly Lebanese, cooking. Purslane is succulent with a lemony flavor, and makes a nice salad green. I find them at farmer’s markets. You will …
Tasty twist on a Mediterranean classic. Serendipitous discovery when I didn’t have any parsley on hand! You will need: 2 ¼ cups water 1 cup bulgur wheat 2 tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped 2 green onions, sliced into thin slivers ¾ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste 2 lemons, juiced …
Growing up, my Mexican grandmother always had a pot of beans cooking on the stove. I often cook these beans (a ‘drunken’ version) for my family, and the aroma keeps her close to my soul, even years after she has past. I hope your family enjoys them as much as mine. You will need: 1 …
Great as an afternoon snack, especially during the summertime! May be refrigerated overnight. You will need: 1 cucumber, sliced 1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots 1 lime, juiced 1 teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste Instructions: Combine the cucumber, baby carrots, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and …
This is a delicious way to take advantage of early spring’s flavorful asparagus. A great dish to accompany large, busy meals, as most of the work can be done ahead of time and the asparagus reheated with the tomatoes and garlic at the last minute while the roast (or whatever else) is resting. Also a …
