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Grilled Cheddar, Apple and Mustard Sandwich
I came up with this combination one day when I'd finally gotten bored with the classic grilled cheese, and I've never looked back. It's not going to solve a craving for grilled cheese with Kraft singles and Campbell's tomato soup, but I've found this classed up sandwich can prompt cravings of its own. With so few ingredients, make sure to choose ones you love. I prefer cheddar so sharp it can bite back, honeycrisp apples, and sourdough bread. For the mustard, I like "moutare a l'ancienne,' which I think just means "made like in the olden days before we had machines to properly pulverize the mustard seeds."
Sweet & Spicy Avocado Toast
A sweet & spicy take on a beloved classic!
Homemade Pita Bread
Is it worth making pita at home? Absolutely. Store-bought pita (like store-bought sandwich bread) is often several days old. Warm, fragrant home-baked pita is obviously superior, and there’s a bit of a thrill when the breads puff up in the oven. And once you get the hang of it, it’s not difficult. For the best flavor, try to get freshly milled whole-wheat flour. Even though only a little is called for in the recipe, it makes a difference.
Chocolate Dipped Bavarian Pretzels with Salted Caramel Drizzle
A simple way to spice up Bavarian pretzels. Thanks to the The Brown Eyed Bake (thebrowneyedbaker,com) for the delicious salted caramel sauce recipe.
Edamame with Matcha Salt
Instead of using plain sea salt for the edamame pods, I added matcha to it. This instantly made my mid-afternoon snack extra special.
Apple and Bitter Lettuces Salad
You can use a mix of lettuces for this salad, and you can also add some milder lettuce. My favorite combination is endive, radicchio and arugula. It is a simple salad with wonderful contrasts. Dice the apples small.
Seasoned Sweet Potato Chips
There's a few notes about this recipe! I was on a mission to make the crisipiest BAKED sweet potato chips I could, and I feel I've succeeded. The spices can be played with, however, the method cannot. You need to use a mandolin slicer for even cuts; you need to bake these one batch at a time; you need to use the aluminum-parchment method; you need to space them away from each other; don't toss them in oil, the brushing is important. I've detailed all the steps below for easy follow-along. You're going to burn a few, especially the smaller ones; some will come out very crunchy, some will have a tiny bit of softness to them in the middle. Also, the longer you wait to serve them, the less crunchy they'll be, so whip up a batch to go with dinner instead of tomorrow's lunch! Sweet potato chips need salt, so don't be afraid of being a little heavy-handed with it. And most of all, have fun!
Garlicky Gilda Pintxo
The Gilda is traditionally the pintxo recipe that you eat first when you go out for an afternoon of vermouth and small bites in Basque. You eat it in one bite!
Anchovy Onion Butter
Anchovies can sometimes be too salty for me...until I make this recipe, where I mix them with caramelized onions and whip them into a rich, creamy butter.
Warm Olives in Anchovy Oil
This recipe's warm olives make the perfect after-work snack to go along with a glass of crisp white wine. The anchovy oil adds even more of a salty kick.
Broiled Polenta Cakes
Easy Chipotle Chicken Relleno
I developed this super quick and easy filling for our family's annual tamal-making explosion, and it has proved to to be useful for much more than that! My favorite is to top a fluffy masa cake with the chicken filling, and garnish with cotija, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime--especially if that masa cake is made with cheese enriched tamal batter grilled on a skillet--but also super topping a fresh, steamed corn tortilla. Use tiny torillas or good quality corn chips for appetizers..
spiced white melon salad
this dish featured an heirloom "snow leopard" melon, but any fresh melon would be wonderful with the tangy and tart flavor of sumac and my favorite aleppo red chilies.
Chicken in a Jar
There is a particular recipe that has stayed with me since childhood- my gran’s chicken confit! Or as they non-posh-ly call it: Chicken in a Jar. Try it!
Pickled Chai Grapes
This recipe makes pickled grapes soaked in a sugary brine, absorbing the spicy flavors of chai. The pickles work equally well served with savory or sweet meals.
Candied Pepitas
Looking for a perfect snack?? Well, here it is… Candied Pepitas. They’re so easy to make and they’re perfect for a party or just to munch on. Very simple recipe.
Hindbeh Bi Zeit (Chicory Leaves)
The recipe here is a Lebanese vegetarian recipe "Hindbeh Bi Zeit" meaning Chicory leaves, sauteed with olive oil. I borrowed this recipe from my mother!
For the Love of Roots and Leaves
This fun recipe was the very first recipe that I created when I wanted to "try" kale. I had read so much about how it was a Superfood and it was so healthy for me, but I didn't know how to "give it a go". I started with my favorite spices and added in some carrots and when I introduced my palate to Kale for the first time, I was super happy with this super food!
MUSTARD CRISPS WITH FISH DIP
Just like kale, mustard greens crisp up in the oven on low heat with just a bit of olive oil and salt. These flavorful chips are paired with a salty, garlicky, minimalistic riff on a traditional Italian anchovy sauce.
Tortilla de Acelga
I spent some time last year in Argentina with family in a sleepy beach-side town. On day 1 in Miramar the family took us to Rotimar, a favorite lunch spot. We chose from dozens of pastries, baked goods, salads, and so much more. My favorite thing: Tortilla de Acelga (Swiss Chard Spanish Tortilla). I couldn't get enough of it. Upon my return to Texas, I immediately recreated the dish. This is the final and most delicious result. Even for the non Swiss Chard lovers out there, this one may win you over.
Autoimmune Paleo Quick Pickled Beet Salad
The yin of the balsamic vinegar and orange zest greets the yang of the earthy beets to make a wonderfully surprising balance dish that is light on its feet and easy to pull together.
Autoimmune Paleo Cara Cara Orange Salad
Autoimmune Paleo orange salad that is light for post-holiday eating
Black Quinoa, Fennel and Celery Salad
This salad was a big surprise. It is so simple. I began with a bulb of fennel and some celery that I had on hand in the refrigerator, the remains of a bag of black quinoa, and fresh herbs from my garden, thinking that I would need to add some unexpected ingredients to achieve something interesting. But the contrasts of textures and the crisp, clean flavors of the fennel and celery in a lemony dressing made for a salad that I can’t resist. Slice the fennel and celery as thin as you can.
Shaved Brussels Sprout, Pomegranate and Toasted Hazelnut Salad
This recipe turns every Brussels sprout recipe I've ever made on its head. The dressing is light and zesty. The combination of textures and flavors (crunchy hazelnuts, tart juicy pomegranate seeds) is to die for. To DIE for.