Ethnic Sensations

February 2026
This elegant salad combines crisp, thinly shaved Brussels sprouts, creamy goat cheese, and sweet apples in a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.

September 2025
This salad delivers a magical flavor combination. Lightly charred, smoky, sweet summer corn is paired with fresh tomatoes and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

May 2025
In Egypt, fava beans are often eaten for breakfast, served as a spread on grilled flatbread.

July 2024
Last week while on vacay in Yountville, I had the pleasure of sampling Bottega’s stellar signature salad.

May 2024
Lentil meatballs, a traditional vegetarian meal served in Syria, Crete, Greece and Turkey, are easy to prepare and a great way to sneak more veggies and healthy fiber into your meal plan!

November 2021
Although there are lots of chia seed pudding recipes on the internet, they lack the rich, creamy pudding-like texture I crave in a dessert.

February 2019
This salad is an homage to Middle Eastern meza — healthy, fresh and fast-to-prepare sides that often outshine the mains.

May 2018
Fresh, first-of-the season asparagus is celebrated in this easy pasta recipe.

March 2018
Some salads are light and delicate, served as the prelude to a meal. Others, like this one, are hearty meals in themselves.