Search Results for:

Roasted Radishes with Herbs

Photo Credit by Goran Kosanovic for The Washington Post   If you have never roasted radishes before, you are in for a treat! Roasting transforms them into a vegetable that is tender and juicy, with a mellow and earthy taste that is similar to that of a turnip. They are delicious simply seasoned with saltRead More

Pea Hummus With Grilled Marinated Lamb

Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post   This is a simple, sumptuous plate of lemony pea hummus topped with marinated, grilled lamb, garnished with fresh mint leaves. You’ll need to soak short wooden or bamboo skewers for 10 minutes before grilling the lamb, which also can be cooked on an outdoor grill. Serve with warmRead More

Steamed Artichokes With Saffron Yogurt Dip

Photo Credit: Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post This recipe requires minimal prep and yields maximum pleasure and healthfulness. The savory yogurt dip is enriched with extra-virgin olive oil, flavored deeply with sauteed shallots, and made green with parsley and aromatic with a pinch of saffron. Ingredients 4 large artichokes (about 3 pounds total) 1/2Read More

Asparagus with Avgolemono

Photo Credit: Goran Kosanovic Ingredients 1/3 cup no-salt-added chicken broth 1 large egg 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 bunch (14 to 16 ounces) asparagus, tough ends trimmed 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish\ Directions Bring about 2 inches of water to a rapid boil in aRead More

Chocolate Haystacks with Crushed Strawberries

Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post   I have been making some variation of these chocolate haystacks for years now, and whenever I do, I feel a little sly because they are unexpectedly simple — and more healthful than they let on. A melt-in-your-mouth chocolate confection with a cookielike crunch, the haystack comesRead More