Cookies and Brownies and Crumble, Oh My!

by Evin // October 17, 2013 // 1 Comment

We’ve all been there. Our kid tells us there is a bake sale THE NEXT DAY at school. This is a list of some great baking options. Grandma’s Brownies are gooey chocolate yumminess. Chocolate Chip Cookies which I made in the... Continue reading →

Lazy Weeknight Gazpacho

by Evin // July 11, 2013 // No Comments

It’s hot out. I live in Ireland and it’s hot and sunny. It’s like a parallel universe. Especially since most everyone outside is walking around in sundresses and shorts as if they always do. It’s eerie. When I lived in... Continue reading →

Caprese Salad with Za’atar Spices

by Evin // April 18, 2013 // No Comments

I was first introduced to Za’atar spices by a little Middle Eastern restaurant in the Silicon Valley of California. When a Jordanian friend brought me back a bag of them, I was delighted and stored them in my freezer for... Continue reading →

Dairy-free Cranberry-Carrot Muffins

by Evin // March 12, 2013 // No Comments

I love carrot cake though the guilt of the icing not so much which is why I came up with this recipe. Well, that and because I hate waste and my juicer left a big container of lovely carrot pulp... Continue reading →

Quick Pickled Lemons for Your G&T or Chicken Tagine

by Evin // September 14, 2012 // 2 Comments

For some, preserved lemons are available at the corner gourmet market, but other regions will find it harder to locate the delectable treat. In such cases, making your own is a reasonable option and not necessarily as difficult as you’d... Continue reading →

Brussels Sprouts with Couscous

by Evin // April 16, 2012 // 1 Comment

I’ve been loving couscous lately! For a nice light lunch, I tried and fell for Brussels Sprouts with Couscous. This could work well with other vegetables, like green beans. The recipe makes enough for a side dish for four people, but I put the individual amounts in parenthesis after each ingredient since it’s such a quick thing to prepare for yourself, an intimate dinner, or a big family meal. It is served hot/warm. Continue reading →

Making a Spanish Omelette

by Evin // January 30, 2012 // 1 Comment

For my birthday, we traveled to Barcelona and I was given the ultimate gift - an introduction to the Spanish Omelette. It is also known as potato fritatta, torilla de patatas, potato omelet, or just plain tortilla, but I prefer Mmmmm. Ideal as a tapas dish, but I can make a meal of it with a green salad on the side (think frittata meets quiche). A friend who resides in Barcelona rattled off amazingly simple instructions on how to make one ourselves and I remembered the gist of it and have successfully made it at home. By the way, his wife happens to write Cat Universe in the Kitchen, a cooking blog that is muy sabrosa and focuses on vegan recipes. Continue reading →

Gooey melted cheese atop tomato and beef sauce covering fusilli pasta

Easy Bake Pasta

by Evin // December 27, 2011 // 4 Comments

These days with a new baby at home, I appreciate meals that can be prepared with my brain on autopilot with a result that is filling and delicious. Easy Bake Pasta is perfect for days when I’m so tired I... Continue reading →