Cooking Simplified
Mujadara is filled with rich flavors and history and, best of all, costs next to nothing to make. I first discovered mujadara while living in Tel Aviv and promptly decided it was the Arab equivalent of kasha, an eastern European comfort food for many Jews. My favorite restaurant in Tel Aviv, Odelia, is exactly where …
I’m back! I was on a brief blogging hiatus while studying for the GRE. In fact, this recipe is a reaction to the last week or two of studying when I felt as though my diet consisted of processed foods and any number of crunchy carbohydrates (chips, pretzels, rice cakes – you get the picture). …
Hello from Minnesota! I’m so excited to be guest blogging today for my future sister-in-law Kayla. My name is Erin and I live in Minneapolis with my fiance (and Kayla’s brother) Zack. One of the many things Zack and I have in common is our love of taking our taste buds on wild adventures and …
Last week the temperatures plummeted and my self-control followed. The cold weather was telling my body to pack on the pounds for extra warmth – apparently my cravings took note of this demand. Disclaimer: what I am about to share may cause discomfort, nausea, and disapproval. Although I continued to make it to the gym …
There was a time when molecular gastronomy was the next big thing; if you still feel the need to drop major cash on foam mango and edible glasses and woods, you need to reassess your priorities. Lately it’s all about getting back to the basics, from farm to table dining to a perfectly executed hamburger. The simple …