Have I ever told you I was raised on spicy food? If I was to survey my dad's pantry right now, I'd likely only find canned soup, black pepper, and a giant jar of jalapeños. You know, the essentials. I coat my food with black pepper before ever trying it. When we eat Thai, ... Read more →
Chickpea Shawarma Salad
If you haven't guessed by now that I'm obsessed with chickpeas and Mediterranean food, you haven't been paying very close attention. (Come on guys.) But just in case you haven't gotten that message loud and clear yet, I have another shawarma-inspired recipe that's healthy, ... Read more →
Creamy Eggplant & Caramelized Onion Dip
Once upon a time I thought hummus and pita was the only known dip alternative to chips and salsa. But then John's aunt Nadia took us to an authentic Persian restaurant in San Diego where I was introduced to the wonder that is Persian Eggplant dip, also known as kashkeh ... Read more →