Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, My Recipe, Salad, Side Dish, Spanish

Mandarin and Oil-Cured Olive Salad

This Mandarin orange and oil-cured black olive salad takes inspiration from a Spanish cuisine. Continue reading Mandarin and Oil-Cured Olive Salad

jonathantnMarch 8, 2025March 15, 2025Leave a comment

Brunch, Dinner, Entrée, Hors d'oeuvre, Lunch, My Recipe, Place at the Table, Snacks and Appetizers, Turkish

Borek with Beef

This lovely twist on a classic Turkish recipe is easy enough to make on a weeknight. A judicious use of olive oil spray improves the macros of this recipe while maintaining a flavorful and flakey borek. Continue reading Borek with Beef

jonathantnOctober 17, 2024Leave a comment

Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Entrée, Italian, Lunch, My Recipe, Place at the Table, Vegetarian

Cannellini Bean Frittata

This quick frittata makes a great meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner for one. Add a fresh green salad to make it dinner for two. Continue reading Cannellini Bean Frittata

jonathantnApril 30, 2024April 30, 2024Leave a comment

Borrowed Recipe, Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Entrée, Hors d'oeuvre, Lunch, Middle Eastern, My Recipe, Place at the Table, Turkish

Beet, Feta, and Walnut Tart

This easy recipe makes a low-fat crispy phyllo crust topped with thinly sliced beets, fresh crumbled feta, thyme and walnuts. Continue reading Beet, Feta, and Walnut Tart

jonathantnJanuary 14, 2024January 14, 2024Leave a comment

Brunch, Dinner, Italian, Lunch, My Recipe, Soup, Vegetarian

Cannellini and Potato Soup with Rosemary

A rind of Parmigiano Reggiano adds rich savory flavor to this vegetarian soup. Continue reading Cannellini and Potato Soup with Rosemary

jonathantnMarch 6, 2022March 6, 2022Leave a comment

Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Entrée, Lunch, My Recipe, New American

Cornbread Pudding with Ground Pork and Black Beans

Repurpose leftover cornbread for a savory breakfast or brunch pudding perfect for a Saturday or Sunday morning when you have extra time. Continue reading Cornbread Pudding with Ground Pork and Black Beans

jonathantnSeptember 19, 2021September 20, 2021Leave a comment

Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Dinner, Lunch, Middle Eastern, My Recipe, Persian, Turkish

Strawberry Rosewater Smoothie with Pistachios

A little splash of rose water goes a long way in this strawberry smoothie. Continue reading Strawberry Rosewater Smoothie with Pistachios

jonathantnJune 8, 2021June 9, 2021Leave a comment

Brunch, Dinner, Entrée, Lunch, My Recipe, Salad, Snacks and Appetizers, Spanish

Orange, Red Onion and Kalamata Olive Salad

This Spanish salad of orange, red onion, and Kalamata olives is a sweet and savory treat. Continue reading Orange, Red Onion and Kalamata Olive Salad

jonathantnJune 29, 2020June 29, 2020Leave a comment

Bread, Brunch, Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Lunch, Middle Eastern, My Recipe, Side Dish, Snacks and Appetizers

Confit of Baba Ganoush with Sourdough Flatbread

You can buy baba ganoush and a variety of flatbreads at most supermarkets, but this recipe will make you want to forget this easier option. Continue reading Confit of Baba Ganoush with Sourdough Flatbread

jonathantnMay 7, 2020May 7, 2020Leave a comment

Brunch, Cocktail, Dinner, French, Hors d'oeuvre, Lunch, Restaurant Review, Snacks and Appetizers

All Abuzz about Blue Honey Bistro in Germantown

I hesitated to write anything about this restaurant, because I don’t want to fight everyone else for a reservation in the future. Continue reading All Abuzz about Blue Honey Bistro in Germantown

jonathantnOctober 6, 2019October 6, 2019Leave a comment