Nargesi is one of those simple, comforting dishes I often turn to for quick weeknight dinners. But even though I usually make it for dinner, I love it just as much for breakfast or a light lunch. I’ve always been a big fan of anything green, and when I’m craving veggies, this is the dish…
An aromatic herb with a spicy flavor and sweet scent, basil is used fresh or dried. Basil leaves vary from flat, small, round, green, red, and purple. In Mediterranean cuisine, basil is used in tomato-based pasta sauces, salads, marinades, dressings, and cooked dishes, such as pizza, vegetable curries, meat preparations, etc. Basil is the main…
My version of Italian Green Beans (Fagiolini alla Genovese) is tender, blanched beans tossed in a bold, zippy dressing made with anchovies, lemon juice, and garlic-infused olive oil. Finished with crispy garlic chips, it’s a quick, flavor-packed vegetable side dish that’s both easy and elegant. Photo Credits: Miriam Novoa Liguria, in Italy, is famous for…
One of the first cookbooks I remember reading was my mom’s copy of The Barefoot Contessa. In it, Ina Garten’s passion for cooking was obvious. Even though I was a novice in the kitchen at that point, the easy way in which she strung both her words and her ingredients together made me feel like…
This Arugula and Blackberry Salad is a vibrant celebration of summer, inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean countryside. Combining peppery arugula, juicy blackberries, briny feta, and fresh herbs like mint and dill, this salad feels like something you’d find served on a shaded veranda in Cyprus or at a rustic garden table in the…
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. As the weather warms up, fresh basil is constantly on hand in our kitchens. It’s hard to find a dish that isn’t improved by a handful of this bright,…
With easy-to-find ingredients and mountains of flavor, my garlicky, herby new potato salad is the perfect side dish for your barbecue or summer garden party. Tender, crumbly new potatoes are mixed with crunchy red onion and a gorgeously creamy garlic sauce, then topped with fresh Italian parsley and dill to complete this simple yet divine…
Summer is in full swing, and one of my favorite things about this time of year is being able to step right outside my door to grab bunch upon bunch of fresh, bright, and flavorful herbs to incorporate into all of our meals. Everything in the kitchen begins to sparkle a little more when fresh…
Something is taking root in mixology. Bartenders are increasingly growing their own cocktail additions and foraging for inspiration and ingredients. The slow food movement has reached the cocktail space, as drinkers have become interested in more complex herbal, floral, bitter, earthy, and spicy flavors. Many bartenders are questioning the sustainability of garnishes, and those who…
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy for more information. Most people don’t wake up thinking, “Today’s the day I make a radish butter terrine.” But let’s face it: you’re not most people. If you’re here, then you’re probably the kind of person who looks at a tub of grocery store…
