I love the flavor of sesame and the intense nuttiness of tahini.  I’ve developed this easy sauce to bring it to a variety of dishes.  Using both sumac and lemon juice gives it a layered citrusy freshness.  This simple sauce is delicious spooned over pan-roasted cauliflower or baked chicken or served as a dip with… Read More Tahini Sauce

I’ve been obsessed with za’atar since the fabulously fresh stuff I found at the Carmel Market in Tel Aviv.  I love the earthiness of the blend.  And I’ve been obsessed with cauliflower and za’atar ever since the amazing dish a had at Newport‘s La Vasca.  So I put together this simple recipe.  I hope you… Read More Butter-Roasted Cauliflower with Za’atar

I love baingan bharta, the spicy Indian eggplant dish, but it’s just too hot for me.  (A waiter once had to bring me a complimentary ramekin of raita just to cool me down.)  So I set out to develop a simple stewed eggplant that’s just as flavorful but without all the heat.  If you also… Read More Stewed Eggplant with Curry

I love mashed cauliflower as a low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes.  It’s one of my favorite comfort-food substitutes.  But even though mashed cauliflower can closely match the creamy comfort of potatoes, somehow it still strikes me as a little bland.  So I add cheddar cheese.  You can substitute any cheese you like, but I do… Read More Cheddar-Mashed Cauliflower