Food for the Ravenous Soul
Did you know that 2013 has been designated as the International Year of Quinoa by the United Nations?? The news had all of the Goddesses dancing! Quinoa is a staple in our kitchens and we want to make it a staple in your kitchen! What’s the Big Deal about Quinoa? Quinoa is the only plant [...] Read more »
One of the main reasons that I cannot WAIT for October is because that is when Ottolenghi’s new cookbook “Jerusalem” is due to be released in the USA. My love affair with his other cookbooks continues, especially “Plenty” and his recipe for Eggplant Tricolore is a gorgeous summer to fall transition dish! The flavor was [...] Read more »
Since Summer is officially here, my desire to spend long hours in the kitchen decreases. I want to eat lighter and simpler and take full advantage of the bounty of summer produce. This recipe was inspired by the Quinoa and Grilled Sourdough Salad by Yotam Ottolenghi (yes, yes call me Chef Stalker) but I do say [...] Read more »
All Hail Fava Beans! Weird, right? It’s only weird until you taste these delectable little nuggets of bean goodness when they are freshly plucked from their cozy little pod and then you too will say ALL HAIL FAVA BEANS! I cannot imagine that I have never had a fava bean but I could not recall [...] Read more »
My infatuation, delight and not creepy at all obsession with Ottolenghi continues and another fabulous recipe was brought forth from Plenty – Virbant Vegetable Recipes from London’s Ottolenghi. I have never used a cookbook with the frequency and success as Plenty. Each dish brings different layers of flavors and unique combinations. This is the way [...] Read more »
My love affair with Chef Ottolenghi and his food continues. I have never had a cookbook that inspires me, makes me so happy and that I want to cook from so often. Usually, I am ready to adapt – make my own changes but his recipes are flawless and the combinations are just perfect. I [...] Read more »
My recent obsession infatuation admiration for Chef Yotam Ottolenghi of London is no secret. After buying his cookbook “Plenty” and rec-creating some of his incredibly layered dishes, who wouldn’t fall hard and fast for the Chef that prepares food exactly how you want to eat it?? Since this week is #HGEATS Going Nuts and since [...] Read more »