A Mezze & Dolce Picnic
We had this great idea. Jacque was in the Bay for a brief stint, so we busted out our knives and aprons and threw together our first-ever M&D picnic. That … Continue reading
Mezze: Hummus M’Sakhan
Last year, when my husband and I took off for Israel, we had one mission: food. We were going to taste everything. So I did a little research before I … 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
Inspiring Ingredient: Chickpea
We started Mezze & Dolce’s new monthly “Inspiring Ingredient” posts in June with one of our very favorites – pistachio. We’re excited about this new featured post; There’s nothing we love … Continue reading
Mezze: Baked Falafel
Like many other Americans, my first foray into Middle Eastern food was falafel. The path by which I came to it though was an interesting one. The first time I … Continue reading
Mezze: Herbed Chickpea Soup
Recently I’ve been thinking about how I got here – clanging pans in the kitchen, chowing on spices named “dukkah,” posting about culinary inspirations. If I look back, I’m pretty … Continue reading
Mezze: Buttery Hummus with Za’atar and Challah
My husband and I like to have people over for Friday night Sabbath dinner – one of the few times we can relax over good food and lively conversation with … Continue reading
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