I have been making this lentil salad for about a year for myself, clients, friends. It’s simple, hits all your nutrition needs and the flavor just adds to it’s charm. Make it for lunch, a side dish, or a quick bite. Perfect for upcoming summer parties. Green Lentil Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette Serves 4 1…
Egyptian Barley Salad
You need to make this grain salad during the holiday season. It can be a main dish or a side dish. Full of flavor, texture and warm spices. The pomegranate seeds make it feel special and dressed up. Egyptian Barley Salad Serves 4 1/2 cups pearl barley cooked 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cumin 3…
Greek Salad
If you like Greek salads, you will love this authentic version. I can’t stop making this salad and eating this salad. Notice there isn’t any romaine or greens. Just large cut up cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, red onion, and chunks of feta. The usual suspects. What sets this apart is the addition of capers, thin sliced…
Marinated Zucchini and Peach Salad with Mint
I recently visited Fira, Santorini, and I had one of the best salads I’ve had in a while. My sister and I were at a wine tasting that included homemade sesame bread, a tomato compote with capers and various bites. We decided to share this simple yet complex flavored salad. Immediately, we both knew we…
Chicken Tinga Tacos
I know I just posted a taco recipe, but it’s May! The warmer weather asks for lighter fare with flavor . Cinco de Mayo is here and another reason to have a go to taco recipe. This sauce is easy to put together. Make a double batch, divide and freeze some and use it another…
Sambal Salmon Tacos
Sambal Salmon Tacos It’s nice to have a spring seafood recipe that’s easy to pull together. The only ingredient you may not have on hand is Sambal Oelek. This spicy ground chili sauce is used in a variety of cuisines. Pick up a jar, it’s inexpensive, and you will find all kinds of ways to…
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