Lamb and Artichoke Arayes With Yogurt-Feta Dip

Photo by Tom McCorkle and food styling by Gina Nistico for The Washington Post   This take on arayes, the Middle Eastern, meat-stuffed crispy pitas, has a generous helping of chopped artichokes to make them lighter and to cut through the richness of the ground lamb. They are seasoned with earthy spices and herbs, andRead More

Chocolate Matzoh Clusters With Coconut and Dates

Photo by Tom McCorkle and food styling by Gina Nistico for The Washington Post   These dark chocolate matzoh clusters with coconut and dates are crunchy, chewy and gently sweet. While they make an ideal Passover treat, they’re so good and easy to prepare, you’ll want to make them year-round. To ensure these clusters canRead More

Pork Piccata

Photo by Alexandra Grablewski for So Easy   This Pork Piccata showcases one of my everyday favorite ways to cook—browning meat or poultry in a skillet, then creating a sauce using the pan scrapings for maximum flavor. It is quick and simple, and you get your protein and sauce in one pan. Here the meatRead More

Emerald Seafood Chowder

Photo by Tom McCorkle and food styling by Gina Nistico for The Washington Post   Everyone seems to love a green smoothie, and it’s a seamless way to get leafy vegetables into your life, so why not green soup? This emerald seafood chowder harnesses the idea by blending handfuls of spinach and parsley into theRead More

Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken and Vegetables

Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post   This fragrant slow-cooker stew of juicy chicken, green beans, eggplant and tomato in a coconut curry sauce is a sumptuous, low-lift meal.  Feel free to swap out the vegetables –carrots, bell peppers and sweet potato would all work well.    Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken andRead More