Greek Salad with Watermelon
Oh God, it doesn’t matter where I am, it’s oven-hot! This summer we are traveling in America, baby! I’d always wanted to see more of it. I’ve been living here for almost two decades and I’ve barely seen a quarter…
My Cookbook is Now on Amazon!
In the madness of moving homes in Los Angeles, I didn’t have the time or brain capacity to post and celebrate the publication of the hardcover edition of my salad cookbook, Salad Ballads. Yes, I moved again. Nomad will always be…
One-Bowl Banana Bread
This is not my typical banana bread. This is my pleasing banana bread which I make for my family. My family isn’t as enthusiastic about the cakes I make with olive oil, spelt, coconut sugar. They prefer their cakes with…
Quick Cabbage Frittata
Believe it or not I’m walking on air… You know that song. Never mind. Believe it or not, we are moving. A G A I N. Not too far though. To the other side of the hill. To the same…
Sunflower Salad Dressing
I arrived at the Dhamma Vipassana center in North Fork on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 at 4 PM. My husband drove me there with his mother in the front and my youngest next to me in the back. I could…
Blueberry Yogurt Cake
Last week I had to prepare lunch for my son’s robotics team. I could’ve bought pizza, Chinese food, turkey wraps, burgers, tacos, or made pasta like the other parents, but being me, I couldn’t. So I made hummus, potato and…
Buckwheat, Brussel Sprouts & Leek
I’m going to make a bold statement that might be false, but I’ll make it anyway. Creative cooks don’t do weekly meal planning. The only planning I do is in my head and when I’m walking through the produce section.…
Zucchini Stuffed With White Beans
As a content creator I don’t use it as much as I could. I mostly use it for proofreading. It’s very helpful for people whose English is a second language, it’s a life-changing tool. I am aware of the risk…
Eggplant Stew in 1 Hour or Less
Another childhood dish that I modified and turned into a delicious vegan dish—my Moroccan mother (and grandmother) makes it with chicken legs or beef. When I was little, this was the only eggplant dish I liked. I love it when…
Healthy Date Caramel Candy
Tamar (date in Hebrew) was the toffee of the Middle East and North Africa long before it became the main ingredient in energy bars, consumed by ancient peoples on their treks throughout the region. Dates flesh was—and still is—used to…
Easy Lotus Root Stir-Fry (Vegan, 10 Minutes)
My life is sort of adventurous and exciting, but nothing like those National Geographic photographers. If you haven’t watched Photographer, the documentary series on Hulu, stop what you’re doing and go watch it. These days my main source of adventure…
Simple Pumpkin Lentil Soup
Yesterday, I accidentally stumbled upon a diary entry from exactly a year ago. It’s in Hebrew, so I translated it for you: Sunday, October 8, 23 (in London at Ruby’s) The situation in Israel is dire. More than 600 people…
Easy Rice Eggplant Pilaf
Pilaf is a rice dish that has been sautéed in fat then cooked in seasoned liquid. I would normally make a pilaf when I don’t have much in the fridge or when I need something healthy and quick, or when…
Simple Split Pea Soup
Hey Autumn, what’s up? When are you coming? With these hot flashes and our newly naked house, summer is unbearable. If you live in a fire-risk zone in California, home insurance companies won’t insure you or they’ll triple your insurance…
25 Salad Ballads Is Available now
My ebook, 25 Salad Ballads, is now available! I can’t believe I did it! Giving birth to my boys was quicker and easier compared to this beautiful bastard. Writing the recipes properly, like my friend, Karen, taught me, and gathering…
Simple Carrot Nectarine Salad
Do I always feel like having a salad? Yes indeed! Do I always feel like making a salad? No, not at all. That’s why most of my salad are 2-5 ingredient salads; steam kale salad, cucumber dill salad, best carrot…
Simple Steamed Kale Salad
Before Leo leaves for college, I would like to equip him with as many dorm-friendly and nutritious recipes like my easy garlicky potato salad, simple cucumber dill salad, and this steamed kale salad. It was his request, I didn’t offer…
Simple cucumber Dill salad
Me: Can I play on the iPad? Can I stay home today? Can I stay up all night?Can we have sushi tonight? Can I go to a friend’s house? Can a friend come over? Can I have something sweet? Can I…
Bread Making Class At LAVC
I’m excited to announce my upcoming bread baking class next month at Los Angeles Valley College. If you’re in the Los Angeles area, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the valuable…
Skillet Cornbread With Nectarine
When the Newmans offer you to stay in their country home on the Lake of Glenville, you don’t think about it and hesitate. You postpone your flight back home, and you stay three more days North Carolina. Even if you’ve…