Dukkah (Duqqa, Dukka) is is an Egyptian mixture of herbs, spices, and nuts (usually hazelnuts). It is typically used as a dip with bread that has been basted with oil and eaten as an hors d'œuvre. I enjoy using walnuts in the mix, but you can use any nuts of your choosing. This mix is so simple and easy to make. I'll make a batch and use it over … [Read more...]
Guacamole
It's avocado season in California and I am so lucky because my sister has 3 avocado trees on her property. She is very generous with them too; she lets us pick a bunch when we hang out. These avocados are the best- they're smooth and creamy like an avocado butter. Around this time of year we start adding avocado to many of our meals and have a pretty steady supply of guacamole in the … [Read more...]
Ariel’s Chunky Chili
As you can tell, these pictures were not taken in my kitchen :) I captured these pics outside during a camping trip in Joshua Tree. If I bring chili while camping, I always make it beforehand and bring it in a container, that way I don't have to spend much time preparing it before dinner. All I do it take it out and heat it up! This chili only takes about 30 minutes to make from start to … [Read more...]
Thai Peanut Broccoli Slaw/Salad
This is a delicious and simple meal. For this recipe I used a package of organic broccoli slaw from Trader Joe's (with carrots), and combined it with my homemade Thai Peanut dressing. This dressing pairs perfectly with the broccoli! Mmm. I also use it with my cabbage salad and as a dipping sauce for spring rolls.Thai Peanut Dressing:Makes 1 cup3 Tbsp Peanut Butter (or 4 Tbsp Peanuts)1/4 c Water2 … [Read more...]