Appetizers

A bowl with cabbage salad, cucumbers, and sugar snap peas topped with sesame crusted pieces of tuna.

Seared Tuna Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing

This sesame-crusted seared tuna salad recipe is light and refreshing during the warmer months! Ahi tuna is coated in sesame seeds, quickly...

Plate of salmon crudo with a soy-citrus dressing topped with scallions and sesame seeds.

Salmon Crudo with Brown Butter, Citrus, and Soy

This salmon crudo recipe features thinly sliced raw salmon dressed in a delicious sauce made with lime juice, orange juice,...

Bowl of carrot soup topped with a swirl of yogurt and herbs.

Carrot, Ginger, and Lentil Soup with Crispy Pita

This is a lovely spiced carrot, ginger & lentil soup served alongside crispy za'atar pita chips. Carrots, red lentils, tahini...

Bowl of cooked shrimp topped with herb breadcrumbs and a casserole in the background.

Easy Shrimp Oreganata with Garlicky Breadcrumbs

This shrimp oreganata recipe features juicy baked shrimp topped with crunchy, garlicky breadcrumbs. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice, minced...

A bowl of sour cream dip with a bowl of chips next to it and chips spilled on the counter.

Spicy Sour Cream Dip with Garlicky Tadka

Say hello to this fun and festive spicy sour cream dip loaded with caramelized onions, garlic, scallions, and a crunchy tadka (spiced...

A whole roasted cauliflower with harissa glaze set atop yogurt in a bowl.

Whole-Roasted Harissa Cauliflower with Garlic Yogurt

This whole-roasted harissa cauliflower dish is a beauty! Here, whole cauliflower receives the royal treatment, as it's boiled until tender,...

Chip dipped in artichoke dip casserole.

Creamy Jalapeño Artichoke Dip

This spicy baked jalapeño artichoke dip recipe is creamy and cheesy with a hint of spice! Featuring spicy pepper jack...

Crispy potato latkes cooling on a wire rack.

Grandma Figa’s Potato Latkes Recipe

These are my take on my husband's grandma's potato latkes recipe! These crispy latkes are deeply golden brown, perfect for...

A bowl of whipped ricotta topped with olive oil, honey, black pepper, and fresh herbs with grilled bread in the background.

Creamy Whipped Ricotta with Honey

Looking for a quick and easy appetizer for your next dinner party? This whipped ricotta recipe features ricotta cheese, olive...

Close-up shot of socca (chickpea pancake) with herb salad

Socca (Chickpea Flatbread) with Herb Salad & Yogurt

Socca, a specialty of Nice, France, is a thin pancake made from chickpeas with a crispy exterior and a soft,...

Crispy smashed fingerling potatoes with labneh and italian salsa verde.

Crispy Smashed Fingerling Potatoes with Salsa Verde

These crispy smashed fingerling potatoes with salsa verde are a perfect side dish for a dinner party, holiday gathering, or date night! The combination...

Bowl of speckled avocado green goddess dressing with a spoon in it.

Avocado Green Goddess Dressing (Quick & Easy!)

This creamy avocado green goddess dressing recipe is a delicious and versatile twist on the original recipe, replacing sour cream and mayonnaise...

Sour cream and chive dip in a bowl with a chip inside.

Sour Cream and Chive Dip

This 6-ingredient sour cream and chive dip recipe is THE perfect treat to snack alongside crunchy veggies, salty potato chips,...

A plate of crispy sauteed blue oyster mushrooms with a sprig of rosemary on a wooden cutting board.

Crispy Sautéed Oyster Mushrooms with Herb Butter

These crispy sautéed oyster mushrooms are tossed in rosemary butter and dotted with flaky salt and black pepper. This is...

Sliced focaccia on a cutting board.

Crispy and Fluffy Focaccia Recipe

This fluffy focaccia recipe is by far the most popular recipe on my site, and for good reason! Through countless...

Eggplant fatteh with smoky eggplant, tahini yogurt, herbs, and pomegranate molasses

Eggplant Fatteh Recipe (Fattet Batinjan)

Eggplant fatteh (or fattet batinjan) is an explosion of textures and flavors featuring layers of crunchy pita, smoky roasted eggplant, yogurt...

Pumpkin cheesy bread on parchment paper.

Garlic Pumpkin Cheesy Bread

This easy cheesy bread recipe uses store-bought dough saving you the trouble of making your own dough. The creamy pumpkin...