Oooooooo, rosemary!! Fragrant, delicious, and oh so versatile. Now, I love just about ALL fresh herbs, so it’s super hard to pick a favorite. But, if I had to, it would probably have to be rosemary. After all, not only is it exquisitely yummy, but its aroma alone can get my mouth watering every, single time. We’ve tried — and loved — rosemary in so many different ways:  with garlic, lemon, potatoes, Kalamatas…you name [...]

It’s no small secret that I absolutely adore quinoa!! So, after trying just about every single combination of quinoa salad humanly possible, I decided it was time to expand our horizons to quinoa patties. And what better way to do so than with some of our favorite flavors from the Mediterranean: fresh basil, lemon, garlic, and — of course — Kalamatas!! That’s right, baby!!  All that delicious goodness packed  together in one amazing patty. NOM! [...]

Oh, autumn!  How I love you! After all, what’s not to love?? The cool, crisp air. The gorgeous, colorful leaves. The smells of cinnamon and spice. And the taste of everything pumpkin! Originally this recipe was actually going to be for pumpkin spice bars — but kitchen experiments have a funny way of surprising you sometimes!  Of course, this is just one of the many reasons why I love them so much:  each day in [...]

  My husband and I are both huge fans of meze — from spanakopita to tzatziki to tabbouleh! When it comes to choosing our absolute favorite, it’s often a toss-up between hummus and pesto. After all, they are so versatile, I don’t think we could ever tire of them. I also don’t think we could possibly choose just one; they are both just too delicious! So, after the resounding success of my guacamole hummus, I [...]

 Ahhhh, stir fry! It is music to my ears when life gets hectic. After all, you can pretty much just take what you have on hand, throw it in a wok, and call it good! That’s exactly how this recipe came about. And, I am so, so glad that it did. Broccoli and mushrooms will never fail you in a stir fry, but the extra burst of citrus is what really makes this dish a [...]

It’s no secret that I love to cook and bake, but in the sweltering heat of summer, the stove and oven often look anything but appealing. That’s when the beauty of summer salads can truly be appreciated to their fullest extent! So when the hubby and I found a terrific deal on Rainier cherries (one of my favorite fruits!), I just knew they needed to be featured in a cool, refreshing summer salad.     Not [...]