Lemon-Pistachio Israeli Couscous
This couscous is not your average couscous. Made with pistachios and dried cherries, cranberries, raisins, and apricot. It’s a flavorful couscous you wish you had.
Appetizers
Discover a variety of tasty appetizers perfect for any occasion! From classic dips to creative finger foods, these recipes are sure to impress your guests.
Mapo Tofu: Chinese
As two folks invariably obsessed with cooking at home, we don’t normally order Chinese takeout. But when we do, mapo tofu is one dish that I’d be hard pressed not to ask for. It’s my addictively spicy yet savory, “always leaves your mouth buzzing thereafter” guilty pleasure. And why I was really excited to learn this dish. … Read more
Kabocha Squash Soup
If there’s one type of food that I strongly associate colder weather with, it’s soups, especially the thicker, warmer, and more wholesome kind. This is a recipe for a warm soup made with kabocha squash (similar to butternut squash, sometimes referred to as “Japanese pumpkin”) and coconut milk and almond milk. You dairy free folks … Read more
Pulpo a la Gallega: Spanish Octopus and Potato
Pulpo a la gallega was one of my favorite and more common dishes while living in Madrid. It’s a perfect embodiment of what tapas is, since it’s just as good as an afternoon snack as an appetizer for a larger meal. Yet despite my frequent consumption of this delightful dish, I never actually learned how to make it. … Read more
Goi Cuon: Vietnamese Spring Rolls
One of the greatest “grocery store discoveries” that we’ve ever made has been rice paper sheets for fresh Vietnamese spring rolls. For starters, they’re light and nutritious. Each individual sheet is only ~34 calories! And it’s also a source for fiber and iron. They’re incredibly inexpensive too! One packet of 35 sheets, which easily spans … Read more
