Slow Roasted Halibut with Chermoula

I honestly don’t know what to say about this slow roasted halibut with chermoula except that you have to try it.  This is getting a spot in the permanent rotation in our home.  Slow roasting is such a great way to cook fish because it’s almost impossible to mess up.  The slow part is relative, by the way.  This fish is perfectly cooked in about twenty-five minutes.  There’s no slaving over the stove.  Just throw it in the oven and let it do its thing.  You can’t even imagine how tender and delicious this fish is when it comes out.

I’m guessing a number of you are wondering, “What in the heck is chermoula?”   read more

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Vegan French Onion Dip

This vegan French onion dip is as creamy and satisfying as any dairy-based dip you will find.  Now I know what some of you may be thinking.  Bad vegan substitutes for traditional dairy-based recipes are a one-way ticket to bitter disappointment.  But this dip is the real deal.  Promise!  You want to know the secret to its rich and decadent texture? read more

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Pickled Red Onions

So if I am being totally, completely honest, my obsession with pickled red onions just might have something to do with my favorite nachos at our local Mexican restaurant.  Yes, I eat nachos, and happily, I might add.  There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a little treat from time to time and nachos are at the top of my list.  The tart, crispness of the pickled red onions (and jalapeños – later post) totally make the nachos pop, so I decided to create my own version of them.   read more

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Winter Citrus Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette

I am obsessed with this citrus salad!  It’s the perfect way to combat the February doldrums.  February can a tough month, don’t you think?  The holidays are long gone but spring still seems far away, at least here in New York.  This winter hasn’t been as bad as some but last February, I watched as huge sheets of ice floated down the Hudson River.  Just, no.  (I can hear my mother saying, “Well it’s 65 degrees right now in Louisiana.”  Thanks, Mom.) 

This time of year, when it comes to food, I often want some element of freshness to counterbalance the heavier foods of winter.  Enter citrus!  Citrus is your friend.  This salad is incredibly refreshing, not to mention beautiful.  I am a sucker for color and these colors are pretty freaking fab.  Take a peak at this closeup…  read more

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