Broiled Greek Tomatoes

Broiled Greek Tomatoes

Talk about simple... Broiled tomatoes are a classic side dish in Greece (and much of Europe for that matter). This recipe is great for any time of the year. We topped our tomatoes with SKORDO Greek Seasoning, a natural pairing. Use it as a base recipe with your favorite seasoning, see variation ideas in note below.
Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elote) with Adobo Seasoning

Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elote) with Adobo Seasoning

Elotes are the best way to eat corn. Big statement, but I stand by it. The sweet corn topped with aromatic Adobo Spice Blend (Mexican oregano, freshly ground cumin, and more), mayonnaise, lime juice, and cotija cheese is a combination we can't get enough of. We make this close to once a week in the summer - it's so easy!
Strawberry + Tomato Salad with Sizzled Mustard Seed Halloumi

Strawberry + Tomato Salad with Sizzled Mustard Seed Halloumi

This recipe is from the new cookbook Cook This Book, written by Molly Baz (of Bon Appetit's YouTube fame). With a massive chapter on Salads and Molly Baz's self-proclaimed love for Caesar salads, we had high expectations. The whole family loved it! We will definitely be making it again this summer. It was fresh, flavorful, and unique. Her recipe calls for peaches but we couldn't get our hands on them this early in the season in Maine so we substituted strawberries. 

Chargrilled Summer Vegetables with a Dhana-Jeera Dressing

Chargrilled Summer Vegetables with a Dhana-Jeera Dressing

Every year, as soon as it is warm enough outside, we fire up the grillI love grilled veggies and was so excited to find a great base recipe in Meera Sodha's cookbook East: 120 Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Beijing. We used SKORDO's Thai Seasoning to spice up our dressing without a lot of additional heat for the perfect balance.
Couscous, Cherry Tomato, + Herb Salad with Ras el Hanout

Couscous, Cherry Tomato, + Herb Salad with Ras el Hanout

We spent three weeks cooking dinner nearly every evening from the cookbook Ottolenghi Simple... read our cookbook review here. Here's one of our favorite recipes we made. A delicious way to incorporate the iconic Middle Eastern blend, Ras el Hanout, into fresh flavors. We look forward to making this for many cookouts this summer!

Roasted Eggplant with Curried Yogurt

Roasted Eggplant with Curried Yogurt

We spent three weeks cooking dinner nearly every evening from the cookbook  Ottolenghi Simple... read our cookbook review here. This was such a delicious bite! Roasted slices of eggplant with layers of flavor and texture on top. We paired it with another recipe from the book, an herbed cauliflower salad. Fresh, flavorful, and filling. 

Root Vegetable Tian from Open Kitchen

Root Vegetable Tian from Open Kitchen

Root vegetables are a winter staple in my house. When the weather starts to cool, we always manage to have beets, parsnips, turnips, onions and potatoes kicking around the kitchen. My go to is roasted root vegetables as a simple main or hearty side, but when I flipped through Open Kitchen and saw this stunning tian, I knew it was time to step up my root veggie game. The end result was savory, easy to look at and perfect for pairing with a protein for dinner (or a fried egg for breakfast). Give this one a try. Chances are it'll become a new favorite.
Homemade Israeli Za'atar + Fennel Saffron Challah

Homemade Israeli Za'atar + Fennel Saffron Challah

This holiday season I wanted to make a recipe that might be featured in a traditional Jewish meal! Challah is a dense, slightly sweet egg bread that is braided and baked to a deep golden brown. It works beautifully on its own, with a swipe of butter, but also makes a delicious sandwich or batch of French toast.
Morel Cream Sauce with Skillet Chicken and Pan Fried Asparagus

Morel Cream Sauce with Skillet Chicken and Pan Fried Asparagus

Fall is here and the cooler weather has us craving rich meals. This morel cream sauce is decadent and bursting with flavor. Try it with pork, beef or chicken and a simple side veggie for a meal that's sure to satisfy and impress. 

Fermented Garlic and Ginger

Garlic and ginger! These ingredients are staples in my kitchen and are in almost every meal I cook. This recipe is an easy ferment for first timers with just a few ingredients and kitchen items needed; plus the flexibility to add in some things for extra spice or flavor!
Togarashi Pickles

Togarashi Pickles

These quick pickles are great on any steam bun sandwich and one of my favorite additives to rice bowls. They also pair well with SKORDO Korean Barbecue chicken wings! 
Syrian Za'atar Spiced Vegetables

Syrian Za'atar Spiced Vegetables

This recipe is inspired by the Za'atar Spiced Vegetables in The Farmhouse Culture Guide to Fermenting. The minute I read through the book's index I knew this was a must make. Fermented vegetables and za'atar are two of my favorite things. Putting them together was too good to pass up!