BEST SAUTÉED OKRA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

BEST SAUTÉED OKRA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Here is a flavorful side dish to make for anyone who loves okra, perfect partner with your fish, chicken or pork. INGREDIENTS: ½ pound okra ½ pound cherry tomatoes sliced in haves ½ red onion thinly sliced 2 cloves of crushed garlic 3-tablespoon olive oil Salt 

OVEN ROASTED CARROTS WITH GREEK YOGURT & CILANTRO

OVEN ROASTED CARROTS WITH GREEK YOGURT & CILANTRO

Try to select small carrots for this recipe as they are sweeter and their natural sugars burst rapidly while roasting. The creaminess of the Greek yogurt adds a nice balance of the sweetness of the carrots. Oven roasted carrots and Greek yogurt with crusty walnut-raisin bread will 

TRY THIS ROMAN EMPIRE RECIPE FRIED WHOLE ARTICHOKES OR CARCIOFI ALLA GIUDIA

TRY THIS ROMAN EMPIRE RECIPE FRIED WHOLE ARTICHOKES OR CARCIOFI ALLA GIUDIA

This dish is best-known example of Roman Jewish cuisine; it does go back to the Roman Empire, which makes it one of the oldest Jewish cuisines in Europe. The cooking process is done in two stages; first, the artichokes are fried in lower temperatures in 

ARTICHOKES PROVENÇAL

ARTICHOKES PROVENÇAL

You may find out by now that I am a big fan of artichokes, I like them braised, fried, steamed, or just raw with lemon juice, olive oil and Parmesan cheese. In this Mediterranean recipe, the sauce is as a star as the artichokes themselves, both 

OVEN ROASTED EGGPLANT WITH PISTACCHIO AND MINT

OVEN ROASTED EGGPLANT WITH PISTACCHIO AND MINT

Eggplant is used in many different cuisines around the globe. There are many eggplant-based dishes such as Baba Ganoush, Caponata, Moussaka, Ratatouille, Zaalook, pasta alla Nonna and the list goes on. The best part is you do not need to remember all these names, as 

ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH FRESH HERBS

ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH FRESH HERBS

Best way to cook your vegetables in this cold weather is oven roasting them. This cooking process adds extra sweetness, earthiness and heartiness flavor to the vegetables. I mix mine with sage, thyme, rosemary, basil and marjoram, all tossed in extra virgin olive oil and seasoned 

SAUTÉED POTATOES WITH FRESH ROSEMARY

SAUTÉED POTATOES WITH FRESH ROSEMARY

I started using duck fat in my cooking when I first worked for a famous French chef in NYC. I discovered that duck fat is incredibly tasty; one more advantage is that the duck fat can be cooked at high temperatures without smoking or altering 

CLASSIC POMMES ANNA

CLASSIC POMMES ANNA

This Classic French potato dish will transform you simple potatoes to a beautiful golden brown layer cake. Simple as layered thin sliced potatoes, melted butter and seasoned with salt and pepper. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound russet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced 3 ounces melted butter Salt and 

CLASSIC POTATOES DARPHIN

CLASSIC POTATOES DARPHIN

These Hash browns look a like recipe is a French potato classic. It is large pancakes made by potatoes cut to julienne. Unlike the classic latke Potatoes Darphine has no onion but it is delicious. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound russet potato peeled and cut to julienne Salt 

CLASSIC LATKES

CLASSIC LATKES

Nothing beats this Hanukkah classic dish. This potato latke recipe is perfectly fried, crisp and golden brown that is made by simple ingredients. INGREDIENTS: 1 Pound russet potatoes peeled 1 medium white onion chopped 2 eggs ½ cup flour Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 

BEST FRIED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE

BEST FRIED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE

I do not get bored cooking cauliflower; it is because there are many different ways to cook it. One of my best cauliflower dishes is fried cauliflower floret. It can be served as an appetizer or as a side dish, with a dip or just with 

BLANCHED FRESH GREEN BEANS WITH CRISPY SHALLOTS

BLANCHED FRESH GREEN BEANS WITH CRISPY SHALLOTS

Blanching means cooking briefly in boiling water. In this recipe I blanched my green beans rapidly, then I sauté them in butter for extra crispiness and flavor. I like blanching my vegetables; it is the best way to keep the natural flavor intact. The way you 

BEST ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

BEST ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

There is no best way to intensify the flavors and bring out the natural sweetness than oven- roasting. This crispy oven-roasted butternut squash is super easy to make with beautiful presentation to impress you guests. INGREDIENTS: ½ pound butternut squash 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 bay 

GRILLED THINLY SLICED ARTICHOKES

GRILLED THINLY SLICED ARTICHOKES

I like the flavor of grilling artichokes, it is an appetizer that has stick in my mind the time I visited Ibiza Island in Spain with my dearest friend and cordon blue chef Khalid. Thinly sliced artichokes hearts grilled and dressed with lemon vinaigrette; it 

CLASSIC CRISPY FRIED ARTICHOKES

CLASSIC CRISPY FRIED ARTICHOKES

This recipe of fried artichokes makes best appetizer. Following the classic steps; dipped in seasoned flour, beaten eggs, coated with breadcrumbs and fried to perfection in vegetable oil served with aioli dip. The important tip for preparation is that the artichokes should be cut to 

WHAT IS THE DEAL WITH SIXTEEN-BEAN SOUP

WHAT IS THE DEAL WITH SIXTEEN-BEAN SOUP

While walking the grain section of my local grocery store, I stopped and I grabbed a package of “16 bean mix soup”. I have never tried it before, as it is hard to cook 16 beans that are already mixed together since every bean has 

BEST OVEN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH POMEGRANATE

BEST OVEN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH POMEGRANATE

I love cooking cauliflower as it has an intact flavor no matter how you cook it, that is why I prefer to roast it. Roasting adds more flavor and inherences the sweetness. This recipe is easy and simple for a delicious cauliflower that you can 

GRILLED CORN WITH PARSLEY LEMON BUTTER

GRILLED CORN WITH PARSLEY LEMON BUTTER

This is the best way to have a tasty grilled corn with flavorful herb and lemon butter. INGREDIENTS: 4 large corn, shucked 1/2 Stick Unsalted Butter Chopped parsley 1/2 Teaspoons Fresh lemon Juice Kocher Salt STEPS: Preheat the Grill. Mix butter with chopped parsley , fresh 

PEACH TOMATO SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

PEACH TOMATO SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

INGREDIENTS: 2 Peaches evenly sliced 1 Tomato evenly cut ½ Red Onion thinly sliced Blueberry The vinaigrette dressing: 2 tablespoons freshly lemon juice / 4 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper to taste STEPS: Place the peach, tomato and the red onion. Add the Blueberry. 

KALE SALAD WITH MAPLE GLAZED APPLE SALAD

KALE SALAD WITH MAPLE GLAZED APPLE SALAD

My weekly share contains Kale and Apple, in my opinion two ingredients that go together like bread and butter. Since we are in mid September, This Kale salad has a fall flavor with maple glazed apple and walnuts. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 pound of fresh Kale 1 apple