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Zucchini Fritters with Feta and Dill
The word fritter usually conjures up something heavy and deep-fried, but these zucchini pancakes are as light and delicate as can be. Shredded zucchini is combined with eggs, garlic, scallions, feta...
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Summer White Bean Ragout
This might be my favorite recipe of the summer. It’s a quick ragout of hearty white beans and sweet summer tomatoes in a robustly flavored broth. I love how the tomatoes — just barely cooked — burst in...
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Greek-Style Family Dinner
(My server went down yesterday, which caused some technical glitches, so I apologize if you already received this post or had trouble getting onto the site.) Many of you have written in asking for...
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Middle Eastern Chicken Kebabs
I’m so excited to share this recipe with you. The first I made it, my family enjoyed it so much that I actually ran out of food. The chicken is marinated in a tangy and rich Middle Eastern-style...
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Grilled Ginger Chicken with Apricot Chutney
We’ve had beautiful Indian summer weather all week in Maryland, so I’ve been firing up the grill almost every night. This recipe is a variation on my Grilled Moroccan Chicken (one of the most popular...
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Onion-Braised Beef Brisket
This recipe was recently featured in Food 52′s Genius Recipes column. It comes from Nach Waxman — owner of the New York City cookbook shop, Kitchen Arts & Letters – and was originally published in...
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Blackened Tilapia
Happy New Year, Everyone! Here’s one of my favorite fish recipes to kick off 2013, and it’s super quick and easy. Mild tilapia fillets are dusted with a bold Cajun spice rub, then sautéed in olive oil...
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Peruvian-Style Roast Chicken with Green Sauce
This is my take on Pollo a la Brasa, that delicious spit-roasted chicken made popular by so many Peruvian restaurants. The chicken is first marinated in olive oil, lime juice, garlic and spices, and...
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Bulgur Salad with Cucumbers, Red Peppers, Chick Peas, Lemon and Dill
This is one of my favorite main-course salads. Made with bulgur, fresh herbs, chopped vegetables and buttery chick peas, it’s kind of like a bulked-up tabbouleh. I like to make it over the weekend and...
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Baja Fish Tacos
Many years ago, Michael and I rented a convertible and drove up the California coast. One of our favorite stops was La Jolla, where we strolled around town and stumbled upon a Mexican restaurant with...
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Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
I know one cannot own every conceivable kitchen appliance, but if you can find an excuse to buy an ice cream machine, just go for it. They’re relatively inexpensive and you’ll be forever amazed at how...
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Chicken Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce
My whole family loves these enchiladas filled with smoky shredded chicken and cheddar cheese in a tangy tomatillo sauce. They’re lighter and fresher than the enchiladas served in most Mexican...
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The Things We Do For Our Kids
Try not to laugh — this is me looking pretty ridiculous in a pea pod costume. The photo was taken last week at my kids’ elementary school during Eating the Rainbow, an exciting weeklong wellness...
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Thai Quinoa Salad with Fresh Herbs and Lime Vinaigrette
This vibrant and fresh Thai Quinoa Salad is adapted from one of my favorite cookbooks, Raising the Salad Bar by Catherine Walthers. It’s a healthy eater’s dream: flavorful, chock-full of protein and...
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Morning Glory Muffins
Morning Glory Muffins are made with a little bit of everything — whole wheat flour, carrots, apples, raisins, walnuts, orange juice, coconut and wheat germ — and, true to their name, they’re a glorious...
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Grilled Spice-Rubbed Beef Tenderloin Filets with Chimichurri
A specialty of Argentina, chimichurri is a tangy, zesty condiment traditionally served with grilled meats. Emerald in color and packed with loads of fresh herbs, olive oil, vinegar and garlic, it’s...
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Warm Couscous Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette
I love Moroccan food, especially the blending of savory and sweet, which is the idea behind this delicious salad. Made with couscous, scallions, fresh herbs, crunchy almonds and a tangy-sweet apricot...
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Banana Pudding Parfaits
Banana Pudding is an old-fashioned Southern dessert traditionally made with layers of Nilla wafers, vanilla pudding and sliced bananas. Depending on who’s making it, it’s either topped with baked...
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Summer Links & Inspiration
Photo by Sean Scheidt for Bethesda Magazine Thanks to my growing readership — and to you all for helping to spread the word — I’ve been lucky enough to get published in several publications. Since it’s...
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Honey, Lime & Sriracha Chicken Skewers
These chicken skewers marinated in honey, lime juice and Sriracha are every bit as good as they look. And, if you’ve never tried Sriracha — the Asian hot sauce named after the coastal city of Si Racha...
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