This is the best homemade tomato soup I’ve ever had, and it really couldn’t be easier. Made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs, this simple recipe will change the way you think about tomato soup forever. ROASTED TOMATO SOUP (FOR THE SOUL) As someone who really isn’t the biggest fan of tomatoes to…
One Pot Creamy Hummus Pasta
This One Pot Creamy Hummus Pasta takes only a few simple ingredients, one pot, and 20 minutes to prepare! The instant silky sauce is so satisfying and full of flavor, you’ll have a hard time believing you whipped it up yourself. As someone who must, at all times, have a gargantuan tub of hummus within…
No-Knead Garlic and Rosemary Focaccia
This EASY No-Knead Garlic and Rosemary Focaccia is all about letting time do all of the hard work for you. With just 20 minutes of easy active prep time, you can make an amazingly chewy, creamy garlic-studded, crisp-crusted, tender bread. Who knew that the key to the tastiest bread you’ve ever sunken your teeth into…
Garlic Confit (and Homemade Garlic Oil)
Garlic lovers rejoice: You can make homemade garlic confit and garlic oil with only a few minutes of prep time. Slowly roasting garlic cloves in olive oil allows them to become mild, caramelized, and tender enough to spread with a butter knife. WHAT IS GARLIC CONFIT? The term “confit” (pronounced con-fee) is used to describe food…
Foolproof Ricotta Gnocchi (Gnudi)
Did you know that you can make tender, restaurant-quality gnocchi at home in less time than it’d take for takeout to arrive? It’s almost unbelievable that something as tasty and impressive as this ricotta gnocchi recipe could be so easy to make from scratch, but the ricotta base makes it foolproof, even for novice cooks….
Easy Ultra-Smooth Hummus
This hummus recipe breaks out all of the tricks for a delicious, almost impossibly smooth and creamy dip (without the hassle of soaking the chickpeas overnight or– even worse– peeling the skins one by one)! Not only is the hummus easy to make, but it also tastes significantly better than the store-bought stuff. There was…
Tostones (Fried Green Plantains)
Tostones are crispy, savory, salty, golden coins of pure deliciousness. Popular throughout the Caribbean, twice-fried plantains are a snack that will make you feel like you’re walking on sunshine. And once you know all the tricks, they’ll come out perfectly every time. It’s no secret that I didn’t grow up in the Caribbean, but (probably…
Mojo Verde (Canarian Green Mojo Sauce)
I’m not exaggerating– Prepare to put Mojo Sauce on EVERYTHING. This version, called Mojo Verde, is a tangy, garlicky, herb and chile pepper sauce that adds fresh-flavored magic to all it touches. Added bonus: it only takes a few minutes to make. WHAT IS MOJO SAUCE? Mojo is an uncooked, fresh and vibrant sauce that’s…
Crispy Baked Carrot Fries
At only 170 calories per serving, Crispy Baked Carrot Fries are the perfect healthy side dish to satisfy your french fry cravings without the guilt. These surprisingly delicious, seasoned carrot fries are made without the hassle (and excess oil) of deep-frying, and they taste like sweet potato fries! FRIES MADE FROM CARROTS? If you had…
Harira (Moroccan Chickpea and Lentil Soup)
Harira is a comforting Moroccan soup that features chickpeas, lentils, and plenty of deep flavors from harissa paste and toasted spices. Typically, Harira soup includes ground meat, but this easy version is vegetarian (and vegan) friendly! Even better– it mostly makes use of pantry staples, so it’s easy to stock up ahead of time and…
Make-Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole
This Make-Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole is a holiday miracle. Cooked in herbed half-and-half and topped with fried sage, you’ll swoon over the crispy-yet-creamy texture as much as all of the avoided last-minute stress. MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE I spend 150% of the holiday season stressed out because time management is not the strong suit of…
Magic Mac and Cheese
Magic Mac and Cheese is a no-boil, no-roux, and no-nonsense recipe for the richest and most flavorful baked mac of your life. While its flavor is deliciously complex, its foolproof method is (truly) simple to cook and customize. Consider this my Mac N Cheese Manifesto. This spring I set out to create the easiest, cheesiest,…
Homemade Falafel (Pan-Fried or Baked)
Learn to make Homemade Pan-Fried or Baked Falafel so authentic that your friends will swear you had it flown in from Lebanon. Whichever method you choose, its vibrant fresh herbs, punchy seasoning blend, and crispy-yet-tender texture will be the star of any sandwich or mezze board. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…
5-Minute Garlicky Tahini Sauce
5 Minute Garlicky Tahini Sauce is a traditional Middle Eastern sesame seed based sauce that’s tangy, nutty, creamy, and silky smooth without any help from dairy. The secret that makes this recipe the best (and easiest)? Blending a whole, unpeeled head of garlic with fresh lemon juice. It sounds weird, but if you read on…
Homemade Pita Bread
If warm, fluffy, poofed, and perfectly-pocketed pitas are what you’re looking for, it doesn’t get better than this recipe for Homemade Pita Bread. They’re surprisingly simple to make and leagues better than the store-bought stuff! Before stumbling upon my first go-to pita recipe, I’d already been dreaming about making it for years. There’s just something…
Greek Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
This super easy-to-make summer side dish beats store-bought pasta salad any day. Loaded up with Mediterranean flavors, Greek Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette is bright, zesty, and delightfully briney. Best of all, it’ll come together quicker than you can say “Opa!” If you caught my recent recipe for Warm Chorizo Potato Salad, my apologies;…
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