Oh, Baba Ganoush, you smoky, creamy seductress of the Levantine table. I remember the first time I tried making you, under the eager guidance of my Lebanese neighbor, Mrs. Habib. I mean, it sounded simple enough: char eggplants, blend with tahini, and voila. But nobody told me about the importance of getting that perfect char, and my first batch tasted …
The first time I attempted to make these Mediterranean Spinach and Feta Cheese Crisps, let’s just say it was a bit of a flop. I mean, I thought I could just wing it with the spinach-to-cheese ratio, and oh boy, was I wrong. They came out looking like sad, soggy little green pancakes. But you know what? I’m a stubborn …
There was a time when I thought a steak bowl was just, you know, steak in a bowl. But after a trip to a small coastal town in the Mediterranean, where the flavors danced on my tongue like nothing I’d ever tasted before, I knew I had to recreate that experience at home. Honestly, the first time I attempted these …
There’s something about the vibrant colors and bold flavors of the Mediterranean that can transport you to a sun-drenched coastline with just one bite. I remember the first time I attempted this One Pot Mediterranean Pasta – it was a disaster of overcooked noodles and a sauce that could best be described as ‘meh’. My friend Gianna, who spent her …