For the occasion when raw garlic is just a bit too edgy, try roasting it. Roasted garlic takes on a completely different flavor. It is sweet and rich, and great in dips like hummus in place of minced garlic, or spread directly on a steak. If you are having a small dinner party, place a few roasted heads of garlic around a warm baguette fresh out of ... view more
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Saffron Orzo
Looking for an easy, different, and colorful side dish? Hello, Saffron Orzo! If you have not tried orzo, the texture is great - it looks like large grains of rice, but tastes like (and is) pasta. Super easy to make, too. If you have not tried saffron, it is fun for a change of pace. High-quality saffron can be very expensive, but I am happy ... view more
Spinach Parmesan Cakes
I have said it before and will say it again: I usually do not get too fancy with my spinach. But I love the results when I do, so maybe it is time for a change! The results of this recipe surprised me in such a good way. I did not expect the ingredients to combine into something that tastes so complex and is so filling. It is one of those ... view more
Graham Cracker Granola
This is one of my favorite recipes, for a few unrelated reasons. First, and most predictable, is that it tastes amazing. The crunch, the sweetness, the chewiness from a bit of dried fruit - it just all works. Second, I have made this recipe for a few memorable brunches, and something as simple as home-made granola can really top off an ... view more
Parmesan Spinach
When it comes to spinach, I am usually just a sauteed-with-garlic kind of gal, but occasionally I will add a little more depth. Here, I lightened up a recipe for a cheesy spinach by using skim milk instead of whole milk, and using less cheese than the recipe called for. I am sure, given my results, that it would be even more decadent with the ... view more
Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread
Craving to make cookies + My offer to bake a snack for a morning meeting Morning cookies Simple math. Well, mandel bread, not "morning cookies," but that is certainly a descriptive term for these chocolatey, crunchy delights. If you are not familiar with mandel bread, it is the Jewish version of biscotti. Have you ever wondered how biscotti is ... view more