grilled veg with herb vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS for the veggies: 1 zucchini, sliced diagonally into thick rounds 1 yellow squash, sliced into thick rounds 1 bell pepper, cut into large chunks 1 red onion, cut into wedges 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 small head of broccoli, cut into florets with a flat surface for direct contact to the grill olive oil […]

chorizo x beef meatballs

INGREDIENTS for the meatballs: 1/2 pound ground chorizo 1/2 pound ground beef 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped or grated 1/4 cup shredded cheddar 1 egg 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/2 teaspoon salt fresh black pepper   for the zhug sauce: 1/2 cup cilantro 1/2 cup parsley […]

citrus marinated olives

INGREDIENTS 1 cup castelvetrano olives 1 cup kalamata olives 1 orange, zest peeled into 3-4 slices with a vegetable peeler Squeeze of lemon Splash of red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes Parsley, finely chopped Fresh oregano, about 1 sprig, finely chopped (1 teaspoon if using dried)   Note: the herb […]

classic hummus

INGREDIENTS 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed 1 clove garlic 1 lemon juice 1/4 cup tahini 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika, plus more for serving 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup ice water, 3-4 ice cubes included  Optional Toppings: sesame seeds, herbs, sliced olives

herby tzatziki

INGREDIENTS 1 cup full fat greek yogurt 1/2 cup cucumber, finely grated with liquid squeezed out 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup dill, finely chopped 1 tablespoons mint, finely chopped Optional garnish: mint, dill, drizzle of olive oil