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Sausage & Mushroom Baked Ziti
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Ceviche-style Grapefruit Cali Poke
𝐂𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 1lb fish cut into 1″ chunks ½C grapefruit juice ¼C lime juice ¼C lemon juice ½t salt 1) combine the above in a bowl and let sit 20-25min in the fridge while you prepare the veggies below 𝐏𝐨𝐤𝐞-𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐝-𝐢𝐧𝐬: 8oz grape tomatoes cut in half 1 grapefruit cut into… Read More Ceviche-style Grapefruit Cali Poke
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Rustic Persimmon Tart
I have a secret. We both used to buy prepared crust for our pies. I know, I know—the horror! I had tried over the years but never perfected pastry crust. Until I found Jacques Pépin. And I’m going to share with you our secret weapon. At this very moment, John’s parents’ persimmon tree is brimming… Read More Rustic Persimmon Tart
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Cooking History
Growing up my mom was a great cook but her repertoire was pretty limited. She cooked mostly the Middle Eastern cuisine of her youth, with a smattering of Indian, Italian and American food recipes that she’d picked up over the years thru magazines and word-of-mouth. Unfortunately, she never taught me to cook because―as is the… Read More Cooking History
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Pickled Smoked Jalapeños
Whenever I’m about to smoke some meat I always feel like I should take advantage of the whole grill and begin rooting-around my vegetable stocks to see what else I can find to throw on there. In the past I’ve smoked some really random things from mushrooms and onions, to garlic and even sweet potatoes.… Read More Pickled Smoked Jalapeños
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Cross-Country Road Trip
When I knew I would be moving from Pennsylvania to California, I had a lot to think about. We did tons of research on what would be the most economical way to transport my tiny Honda Fit across the country. In the end, driving my car ourselves with all of my belongings was the cheapest… Read More Cross-Country Road Trip
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7 Ways to Celebrate Summer Produce
Summertime is when our favorite meals arrive: a dinner made completely of grilled corn-on-the-cob; heirloom tomato and cheese sandwiches eaten for days on end; fruit for dessert; and a Caprese Salad with a Middle Eastern twist. The best time to honor these glorious rewards from the garden is summer and eating them fresh is, of… Read More 7 Ways to Celebrate Summer Produce
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Chocolate Chimp Vegan Cookies
John and I are both huge cookie fans. We try to keep junk food out of our kitchen and not bake things (except his homemade sourdough bread). But every once in a while, our sweet tooth kicks in, and when that happens, I made these cookies. These Chocolate Chimp Vegan Cookies are healthy, vegan and… Read More Chocolate Chimp Vegan Cookies
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How to Make Labneh in an Instant Pot
Everyone seems to be getting an Instant Pot these days and we are no exception. I wanted to try my hand at making homemade Greek yogurt in our Instant Pot, which I did. Except somewhere along the way I inadvertently made labneh–a Middle Eastern yogurt cheese. Me: John, try the homemade Greek yogurt I made… Read More How to Make Labneh in an Instant Pot