Vegetarian

Tahini Pasta Salad with Halloumi

This tahini pasta salad with grilled halloumi, sugar snap peas, radishes, arugula, and mint is loaded with bright and fresh flavors and a creamy tahini dressing, making it a delicious vegetarian lunch or potluck side dish. I’m always looking for do-it-all dishes—ones that travel well for picnics or potlucks but […]

Orzo Salad with Asparagus, Artichoke Hearts and Feta

 Teeming with fresh herbs, bright lemon, tangy feta, crunchy salted pistachios, artichoke hearts, and tender asparagus, this orzo salad is the perfect spring side dish. Advertisement  Salads of all kinds are my jam. From grain salads like my healthy quinoa salad and potato salads like my Greek potato salad to pasta varieties like this Nicoise […]

Deviled Eggs

These fluffy, classic deviled eggs can be dressed up or down to go the distance at any picnic or potluck, brunch, or backyard barbeque, and even star as the most sought-after appetizer at the fanciest party. Advertisement  Whether it’s an excuse to use up leftover Easter eggs or a call […]

Easy recipe Tomato Pesto and Garlicky Breadcrumbs

The dish “Pasta with Tomato Pesto and Garlicky Breadcrumbs” is a flavorful and satisfying pasta dish featuring tomato-based pesto sauce and crispy, flavorful garlicky breadcrumbs. Here’s a simple recipe to make this delicious pasta Have you experienced the delight of Sicilian pesto, also known as pesto alla Trapanese? It’s essentially […]

Pear Gorgonzola and Candied Pecan Salad

This revitalizing salad features crunchy pears, creamy gorgonzola cheese, and caramelized pecans, enhanced by a zesty Dijon vinaigrette dressing. It complements any winter meal beautifully. For those winter days when local farmers’ markets are closed, having a fantastic green salad is essential. This one features your preferred mild greens alongside […]

Mastering the Art of Dijon Vinaigrette: A Delectable Recipe

Mastering the Art of Dijon Vinaigrette: A Delectable Recipe and Expert Tips for Culinary Success This simple yet flavorful Dijon vinaigrette, enhanced with finely chopped shallots, elevates every salad with an authentic and tangy French essence. Many home cooks have been misled into assuming that salad dressings and vinaigrettes must […]