If you were one of my faithful readers over at the Leftover Queen, then you probably remember me waxing poetic about my tagine at one point or another and all the things (other than tagines) that I cooked in it - it was a whole series of sorts over the years I wrote that blog, a passion you could say. The tagine is still one of my favorite cooking vessels. However, if you don’t have one, a Dutch ...
The Best Balela (Mediterranean Chickpea Salad)
Balela salad is all the rage. Here are my lip-smaking ideas to make it the most delicious one you've had yet! The first time I had Balela salad it was at a local restaurant here in Stowe, Vermont called PLATE. The next time I bought a tub of Pita Pal’s brand at Costco and totally fell in love! Now I see recipes for Balela everywhere and it makes sense, because it is really easy to make at home ...
Red Lentil Pasta with Wilted Arugula, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese
This combination of sun-dried tomatoes, chèvre, pine nuts and baby greens, mixed with pasta is something I created long ago and it is still my favorite. This dish is quick, easy, healthy and full of taste popping ingredients that you are sure to love! I should just call this Pasta alla Jenn, because for the past 20 odd years I have been making a version of this dish using these key ...
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