Spicy Tuna Ceviche with Cucumbers and Mint
byWe recently came into a large amount of fresh sushi-grade big eye tuna. I know, life is tough. Our go-to for fresh tuna is…
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Middle Eastern Spinach Salad with Dates & Almonds
byWhile exploring Atlantic Avenue’s Middle Eastern shops and restaurants, I kept coming back to my favorite Middle Eastern salad: the fatoosh salad. The highlight…
Casual Greek Fare at Faros in Park Slope
byAfroditi salad with figs, dried cranberries, and fried halloumi cheese at Faros in Park Slope. There are few great restaurants in Park Slope. Happily,…
Vietnamese Rice Noodle Bowl with Tofu – Bun Dau Hu
byInspired by Mike’s bún gà nướng sả and, as always, by his trip to Vietnam, I decided one night to try my hand at a…
Pasta with Tomatoes, Ricotta and Fresh Herbs
byMy absolute favorite dish in the late summer is a simple pasta made with juicy tomatoes, fresh herbs and light, creamy ricotta. It takes…
Salmon “Cobb” Salad
byIn the heat of summer, my mother would always prepare a nice salmon “Cobb” salad for us to enjoy at the kitchen table; one…
Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Avocado Dressing
byFor our first “guest” post, my wife Melissa reveals one of our weeknight staples. – David Quinoa is one of those mysterious foods that…
Corn and Tomato Salad with Fresh Mozzarella
byFor me, late summer in the New York area is all about corn and tomatoes. Sweet and crisp, they go beautifully together in a…
Gazpacho Andaluz
byIn the late summer, my thoughts always turn to gazpacho. Cool and refreshing on a warm summer’s day, it makes excellent use of tomatoes…
An Almost Niçoise Salad
byAs we move into late spring and summer, my salad intake increases precipitously. I don’t mean side salads, I mean salads that are meals. This almost…