Japanese Potato Salad
Everyone loves a good potato salad, and almost everyone has different preferences on how they like theirs. The Japanese like their potato salad a little bit more on the mashed…
Category: Sides
Crunchy Couscous Salad
This is one of my favorite weeknight meals to make, it’s quick and easy and it’s healthy. Couscous is a very versatile ingredient and pairs well with almost anything, and…
Sichuan Pickled Cucumbers
In Sichuan cooking, balance between heat and cold is essential. A typical feast will start with milder dishes like vegetables and cold noodles, and as the meal progresses so will…
Slow Cooked Pork Congee
“Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.” ― Aristotle Never had those words rang truer than the first time I made this recipe. While easy to make, in the…
Vietnamese Mango Salad
Last fall, Nick and I finally made our way to Vietnam, and to say that we were excited about the food is the understatement of the year. The food of…
Mashed Sweet Lime Potatoes
Ingredients 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 pounds…
Sicilian Fennel Salad
When Nick and I went to Sicily last year, we had very little knowledge of what Sicilian food is like. We naively assumed it will be just like any other…
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
This recipe works with different kinds of citrus, oranges work best as its sweetness complements the maple syrup really well. If using limes, zest it, and add to the sauce…
Appetizers & Nibbles, Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Rice & Grains, Salad, Sides, Sides (v), Starters, Starters (v), Turkish, Vegetarian, Veggies
Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh salad is a popular Middle Eastern/Levantine dish. It is traditionally served as mezze, or appetizers, along with hummus, baba ghanouj, dolmas, and pita bread. Traditionally, it is made of…
Appetizers & Nibbles, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Middle Eastern, Rice & Grains, Sides, Sides (v), Starters, Starters (v), Vegetarian
Chunky Parsley Hummus
A little background on hummus, it is widely eaten in the Middle East and Mahgreb region as part of the mezze, or cold appeitizers. It is often served alongside warm…