Stopping to Eat the Flowers...Again

Goat Cheese Spread with Honey and Almonds...and Orange Blossom Water Stopping to Eat the Flowers...Again or A Few Musings on Orange Blossom ...

Za'atar: A Taste of the Middle East

Commercially prepared Za'atar atop a homemade blend (recipe below) Za'atar :  A Taste of the Middle East by Victoria Challancin What...

Middle Eastern Salad with Allspice Vinaigrette

Middle Eastern Salad with Allspice Vinaigrette by Victoria Challancin As a part of a class featuring mainly Middle Eastern flavors that I ta...

Really, what is hummus?

Greek-Style Hummus Really, what is h ummus? by Victoria Challancin The English teacher part of me will always be drawn to etymology.  And no...

Chimichurri Part II: The Pork

Chimichurri-Roasted Pork Loin Chimichurri Part II:  The Pork by Victoria Challancin Last week I wrote a rather long post on chimichurri:  i...

Roasted Vegetables with Chimichurri

Roasted Vegetables with Chimichurri Roasted Vegetables with Chimichurri by Victoria Challancin A culinary specialty of Argentina, chimichurr...

Baked Crêpes Cacciatore with Parmesan Cream Sauce

Baked Crêpes Cacciatore with Parmesan Cream Sauce by Victoria Challancin Reinterpretations of old standbys can be a good thing.  I mean, eve...