Disparate textures keep the palate interested, intriguing notes of sweet and sour keep it guessing, and an impeccable balance of bright herbaceous notes spin it Californian.
In this lovely dish, the chicken is scented with Indian spices and then cooked, shredded, and tossed with a lemon vinaigrette, tender greens, and toasted walnuts. Simple, but the spice mixture will have you returning to this recipe again and again.
Citrin intensifies the flavor of this gazpacho by charring half of the vegetables, lending them not only a smoky flavor but also a deliciously concentrated one. Smoked paprika further enhances the illusion of heat in this chilled soup.
The fish here is poached in a rather classic mix of wine and stock. What makes the recipe sing is the hot paprika vinaigrette. It couldn’t be easier to make, but a generous drizzle of it gives a delicate fillet of fish spice, heat, and a heady infusion of garlic. It also adds a trail of striking, burnished red.
If you are looking to break into the world of fennel, this is a great recipe to start. Fennel is one of my favorite vegetables, and when cooked with chicken and other aromatics such as thyme and lemon, the fennel transforms from sharp to caramelized and sweet.
Inspired by a classic Egyptian fish rub, this simple blend is perfect for all kinds of grilled proteins, like chicken and halloumi, or can even be used to season tahini sauces or pasta salads.
In 45 minutes, you can pull together these simple whole-wheat crackers studded with fragrant nigella and sesame seeds just in time to complete that beautiful cheese board for your guests.
Perfect for a potluck or a hearty brunch, this savory bread pudding is a layered dish with chickpeas, fried bread and hearty braised shortribs in a yogurt-tahini sauce.