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: Ottolenghi’s Lemon-Caper Fishcakes
Last Sunday, Tim and I came home to an apartment full of groceries. We were returning from a weekend trip down to LA where we officially welcomed my sister-in-law into … Continue reading
Mezze: Persian “Minestrone” Soup with Minty Fried Onions
One of my earliest posts on M & D was a hearty Create-Your-Own Minestrone – a set of basic directions and ingredient guidelines for making YOUR perfect version of this … Continue reading
Mezze: Lentil, Mozzarella and Nectarine Salad
By now you’ve probably noticed that Jacque and I have a thing about fava beans (no, they are not in this salad…read on!). We consider it one of the more … Continue reading
Mezze: Raw Zucchini Salad with Tomatoes and Dill
During our first month of blogging, I went on one of my biannual squeeze-everything-in trips to New York (my hometown). It included the usual chaotic itinerary – dinners with friends, … Continue reading
Mezze: Beet Tzatziki
Tzatziki is a Mediterranean staple. You might be more familiar with the version made with cucumbers. This tzatziki is made with roasted beets instead and is delicious. I first tasted … Continue reading
Mezze: Lebanese Cauliflower and Chicken Couscous Salad
I eat chicken fairly infrequently, but when I do, I like it light, moist, and surrounded by lots of grains and veggies. This recipe was adapted from one of my … Continue reading
