Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges with Yogurt Lime Dip combine spiced, crispy sweet potatoes with a bright yogurt dressing for a flavorful, nutritious side or appetizer.Read More

These Spinach and Fennel Stuffed Mushrooms are a delicious vegetarian appetizer bursting with Mediterranean flavor. Fresh spinach, fennel, and herbs are blended with feta, Parmesan, and a touch of Pernod for a light, aromatic filling. Make them ahead for parties or serve warm as an elegant starter — they’re easy, impressive, and always a hit...Read More

This rustic Italian dish, inspired by the classic Carciofi alla Romana, brings out the artichoke’s delicate sweetness with the simplest of ingredients — olive oil, white wine, garlic, and mint. The artichokes are slowly braised until tender, bathed in a fragrant steam that coaxes them into buttery perfection. Beautiful served warm or at room temperature,...Read More

Few breads capture the rustic charm of Provence quite like fougasse — a golden, leaf-shaped loaf that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Traditionally enjoyed as a communal table bread, fougasse is meant to be torn, shared, and savored with good olive oil and even better company. This award-winning version, created by Chef Anne Baldzikowski,...Read More

Few things capture the essence of spring quite like tender baby artichokes and just-picked asparagus. When roasted, their natural sweetness deepens, their edges turn crisp and caramelized, and they take on a rich, nutty flavor that’s impossible to resist. Here, the vegetables are paired with a zesty Lemon-Oregano Aioli—a creamy, garlicky sauce infused with fresh...Read More

Grilled Padrón Peppers are the essence of simple Spanish cooking—quick, rustic, and addictive. These small, mild green peppers blister beautifully over high heat, developing a smoky sweetness with just the right touch of char. Every so often, one delivers a surprise kick of heat—part of their irresistible charm. Finished with a drizzle of good olive...Read More

Few appetizers are as effortlessly elegant as bacon-wrapped dates. This irresistible combination of sweet, chewy Medjool dates, crunchy almonds, and savory bacon has been a favorite at gatherings for years — and for good reason. When baked, the bacon turns perfectly caramelized while the dates become rich and jammy, creating a bite that’s both indulgent...Read More

Fragrant, rustic, and utterly irresistible, these warm roasted olives bring together the essence of the Mediterranean in one elegant dish. The combination of lemon and orange zest, fresh rosemary and oregano, and rich olive oil creates an aromatic bath that coaxes out the olives’ natural briny depth. A spoonful of homemade garlic confit—with tender golden...Read More

Sometimes the most elegant appetizers are also the simplest. With just three ingredients, this recipe transforms fresh asparagus and savory prosciutto into a show-stopping bite in less than 10 minutes. The salty, crisped prosciutto perfectly balances the tender asparagus, creating a combination that feels both rustic and refined. It’s an ideal starter for dinner parties,...Read More

Golden and crisp on the outside with a warm, spiced filling inside, these Indian Potato Walnut Samosas are a delicious twist on a classic snack. Creamy potatoes are mixed with peas, onions, cilantro, and jalapeño, then paired with the crunch of walnuts for a hearty bite. Wrapped in flaky phyllo pastry and baked until golden,...Read More