This might be my favorite beet salad — and after one bite, I’m betting it’ll be yours too. The combination of sweet, tender beets paired with cool, creamy Greek yogurt and a generous mix of fresh herbs makes for a restaurant-worthy side dish you’ll crave on repeat. It’s completely make-ahead friendly, making it ideal for meal prep or effortless entertaining. Serve alongside Za’atar roasted chicken (or even a store-bought rotisserie!) or simple oven-roasted salmon — anything that lets the delicate flavor of the beets shine. You can toss in greens…
Continue Reading5-Minute Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing
This cool, creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing is simple to make and full of flavor! Add lots of fresh herbs — you’ll love the bright addition of fresh mint! — garlic, and lemon juice to really round it out. Here’s why we love it so much: Our favorite way to serve this yogurt dressing recipe is with tender, sweet beets, but it’s also fantastic with grilled meats or anything with a Middle Eastern or Mediterranean flavor profile. Also, you can totally just mix this with your favorite salad greens and call…
Continue ReadingSmooth and Creamy Parsnip Purée
This creamy, hearty Parsnip Purée is a fall and winter time staple! Cooked similarly to mashed potatoes, but with a sweeter taste, boil cubed parsnips with cream and chicken broth or stock, then purée with garlic and shallots until smooth. A decadent, comforting side dish, perfect with a variety of meats, poultry, or seafood! What is a parsnip? A parsnip is a root vegetable, closely related to carrots and parsley. While they look like a white carrot, they have an even sweeter taste, more similar to that of a sweet…
Continue ReadingNo Cook Curried Chicken Salad (With Rotisserie Chicken!)
This Curried Chicken Salad is one of my all time favorite lunches. I like to prep a batch over the weekend and enjoy it all week long, either as a sandwich (it’s perfect on a flaky, buttery croissant), in a wrap, or simply with crackers or celery. To save time, grab a store-bought rotisserie chicken — they’re inexpensive, flavorful, and can usually be used for multiple meals. Though if you want, you can absolutely roast bone-in chicken breasts at home, then shred or peel the meat. Here’s why we love…
Continue ReadingGreek Lemon Chicken Soup with Rice and Dill (Avgolemono)
This Greek chicken soup with lots of fresh lemon juice is tangy, comforting, and silky smooth, though surprisingly it’s dairy free — it gets its rich, creamy texture from whisk-in eggs. It’s a family favorite that we make on repeat, and one of many restaurant-worthy soup ideas you’ll want in your dinner rotation. Inspired by traditional Greek avgolemono, it’s the kind of soup you’ll crave again and again. Did I mention it’s ready in just 25 minutes? That’s right, no long simmer needed. 🙌🏻 Between this and fasolada, a Greek…
Continue ReadingTender Braised Moroccan Lamb Curry
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Stove Top Braised Lamb This Moroccan-inspired Braised Lamb Curry is truly one of my favorite recipes I’ve ever shared. It’s total comfort food, will make your home smell amazing, and is insanely delicious! I still can’t get over the flavors in this dish. Why I Love This Recipe Speaking from personal experience, it’s hard to stop after one helping. It’s hearty enough to enjoy on its own, but can also be served over white or basmati rice if preferred. A winter time staple in our house! For another delicious…
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