Mezze: Moroccan Roasted Carrot Soup
These days, simplicity is everything. I’m returning to work next week from maternity leave – 14 weeks of new love bliss, intense physical exertion, and steep learning curves. I’ve used … Continue reading
Mezze: Turkish Carrot, Apricot, and Pine Nut Latkes (Havuc Koftesi)
So here’s a little secret: eating on Chanukah isn’t really about potatoes or chocolate or donuts; it’s not about topping things with applesauce or sour cream. It’s about oil. Good … Continue reading
Mezze: Morroccan Chickpea-Carrot Salad with Mint and Dried Plums
I recently taught a workshop at one of my favorite Bay Area spots – the Oaktown Spice Shop. Titled “Hummus and Spice,” the class focused on a layering approach to … Continue reading
Mezze: Carrot Hummus
What? Carrot Hummus? We’re not kidding. While Jaime was reading on up spice combinations for the first ever M&D workshop earlier this week, I was poking around to learn about … Continue reading
Mezze: Kale-Kale Salad
That’s not a typo you see in the title. This salad is called “kale-kale” as it includes kale in two ways – raw and roasted. It’s fairly easy to assemble, … Continue reading
Mezze: Rainbow Carrot, Orange, & Olive Salad
One of my favorite flavor combinations is orange and olive. I know it’s not for everyone. In fact, it’s more common to find the words “olive” and “orange” paired together … Continue reading
Mezze: Carrot Soup with Toasted Pistachios
I’m loving carrots right now. Perhaps it’s something about this time of the year, or perhaps it’s a rediscovery of a familiar ingredient. Either way, I’m excited to find new … Continue reading