Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Grilled Chicken Skewers with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Chicken and vegetables, grilled on skewers, served with a smoky roasted red pepper sauce.

Summer is all about the grill, isn't it? There's just something about cooking and eating outside and the taste of grilled food. You can use a grill pan in your kitchen, too, and I've done that plenty of times. But now this city girl has an outdoor grill as well!

Monday, June 18, 2018

Star Spangled Watermelon Gin Slush

Recipe for a frozen gin cocktail with fresh watermelon and elderflower liqueur.

We need to talk about this cocktail because it is so good. I mean, this recipe makes two drinks and I may or may not have had them both. It was just so hard to stop. And the 4th of July theme? Oh, yes, this drink will be on repeat for the holiday.

Monday, June 11, 2018

French Market Salad with Fried Goat Cheese

Salad with baby arugula, roasted beets, French green beans, edible flowers and fried goat cheese.

When I'm walking through my local farmer's market on Saturday mornings, I always develop an overwhelming urge to make a big salad. And since I can't resist buying all the things, a salad is a great way to use them.

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Cauliflower Shawarma

Cauliflower roasted in shawarma spices and served with pita and tahini sauce.

My first experience with shawarma was on vacation on the beach in Tel Aviv, Israel. Food vendors were selling falafel and shawarma sandwiches along with cold beverages on that hot August day. I ordered falafel because it's my favorite street food and my sister-in-law, who was my beach buddy that afternoon, ordered shawarma. I'd never had it before but the aroma was intoxicating and I asked for a taste. Hooked!