A fantastic way to use ramps while they are in season is to make a ramp compound butter. It’s like garlic butter but even better! It’s a great way to preserve ramps (which are only in season for a short time) and can be used in endless ways. It’s super simple to make, all you…
Pickling your ramps is one of the best ways to preserve them and enjoy them even beyond ramp season! Pickled ramps are straightforward to make and taste amazing. These ramps retain all their delicious boldness, earthiness, and savory flavor after pickling. Read on for an easy how-to! 🌟 Why You’ll Love This Ramp Pickle Recipe…
When it’s ramp season, I love to turn my fresh ramps into a flavored salt called ramp salt. It’s a step up from your classic finishing salt as it has the infused flavors of garlicky, earthy ramp. I’m offering a way to make this in the oven too, since not everyone has access to a…
This fresh purslane pesto is made with purslane, a leafy plant that brings a slightly tangy, even lemony flavor to the pesto. And it’s ready in less than 15 minutes. Purslane is technically a weed, and something every forager feels lucky to come by. It is great in so many recipes, and due to its…
Tahdig is the amazing result of cooking rice over a long period with oil at the bottom of the pot. If you know how to hone the variables (and the stars are aligned 😉) you get a perfect crispy layer of rice at the bottom of the pot. Tahdig is notoriously temperamental, but if you…
The key to a seamless kitchen is choosing multipurpose cookware that can work hard for you. I have experimented with my fair share of pots and pans over the years and want to pass on my knowledge of which ones every kitchen needs. You really do only need 5 essential pots and pans to have…
I’m showing you the simple way to make tasty beef tongue at home, with some great ideas for how to use the broth and leftovers! It is customary to have an item on the table representing the head of the year from the head of an animal for the Persian Rosh Hashanah seder. In Persian…
Want to try a seasonal meal plan, but don’t want to figure out what you’re going to cook every night? This seasonal grocery list and recipe plan are designed to help you plan 7 days of phenomenal summer meals with ease! There’s so much great, fresh produce available in the summer, so it’s a fantastic…
Noodle kugel is a sweet, baked noodle casserole with egg noodles, cream cheese, sugar, apples, and cinnamon. I use a cast-iron pan for an extra crispy outer layer! This recipe is a top contender for the most delicious Jewish dessert. It’s rich with a soft creamy texture on the inside and crispy outside. Kugel (in…
Persian noodle soup is called Ash Reshteh and tastes nothing like any noodle soup you’ve had before. It gets its distinct, tangy, and savory flavor from kashk, reshteh, and Persian fried onions. It’s also packed with nutritious and flavorful greens, beans, and chickpeas. Check out my preferred brands for all the Persian Pantry items if…
These Sweet Potato Ravioli have a lightly spiced sweet potato filling and are coated in a nutty and herbaceous brown butter and tarragon sauce. We’d all love to make fresh pasta every night, but if making pasta from scratch is a barrier to making your own homemade ravioli, then this is the perfect recipe for…
The best pumpkin pies start with homemade pumpkin pie filling made from scratch. This recipe will help you move away from fully store-bought pumpkin pies as it works great with any pre-made pie dough. Feel confident making your own pumpkin pie this year with this recipe. This filling has a smooth texture, a balanced sweetness,…
