This was my first time making falafel! I love falafel. I used to go to a Turkish/ Middle Eastern Grill, that is unfortunately closed, that made wonderful falafel and muhammara. Making falafel is a lot easier than I had expected. Having a deep fryer thermometer and a new blender helped make the process easy. For…
Category: Lunch
Na’ama’s Fattoush
I enjoyed several soup and salad/ salad and sandwich combos this week. Fattoush is an Arabic salad many sources say that it originates in Northern Lebanon. I’ve had fattoush before but this one I really enjoyed since it was herby, acidic, vegetable driven but the naan with homemade buttermilk gave the mouthfeel and taste of…
Miso Shiru
Miso Soup with Tofu I really enjoyed this. I’ve made miso soup before from the instant packet and other than taking a couple extra steps, this soup was just as easy to make as opening a packet. I really loved the smell when you add miso to the warmed dashi. While I enjoyed this soup,…
Clear Chicken Broth
It isn’t as clear I had imagined, but oh my goodness, this is super tasty and fills the soul for this time of year. I’m an advocate for year long soup season, but this recipe to me screams Fall. When I removed the chicken from the broth (you cook with a whole chicken) it simply…
Peppered Mackerel Mousse
So, um, yeah. This isn’t for me. I made the mousse before heading into work and I just felt like I smelled like mackerel all day. It’s not terrible, but it’s not really a smell that you want to wear. Also I don’t think I’m a fan of gelatin in meat dishes. Don’t get me…
Lunch Week 2: Spaghetti Squash Pie
This is one of my favorite recipes so far. I could eat this any time of the day and it’s super filling as well as tasty. Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 medium onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1.5 c. shredded zucchini 1- 4 oz jar roasted red peppers, chopped 3 c….
Lunch Week 1B: Veggie Stir-Fry over Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, sliced 1 tsp grated ginger 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes 1 c. broccoli 1 green onion, sliced 10 snow peas 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 c. cooked spaghetti squash Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger and pepper flakes…
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