Shakshouka: Middle Eastern Breakfast Eggs
Have you ever come up with a dish that is so tasty you think you invented it yourself, only to find out later that it’s…
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Knowing How to Cook is Empowering
This little dish of Pasta with Bechamel Sauce represents the exact reason why cooking for oneself is not only an act of self-care, but also…
A Technique to Make Great Mediterranean Chicken
I recently filmed this quick video to show how I make one of my favorite chicken dishes ever. It’s pretty versatile, but the way I…
How to Remove the Bitterness of an Eggplant
One thing I’ve learned about taking the bitterness out of an eggplant is to salt it generously. If you can, place a heavy pan on…
7 Tips to Prevent Food Waste This Ramadan
holidaysThere are so many benefits to fasting in Ramadan, much of which becomes a benefit to the individual, such as gaining a deep empathy for…
3 Easy Things to Do to Get Ready for Ramadan Cooking
Chop. Preserve. Organize. It really is that simple. There’s a lot of chopping on this list (which can be very therapeutic), so let’s talk about what…
Roasting Chicken in an Upright Rack
One of the most useful tools I have in the kitchen for roasting chicken and other small birds is this type of upright roasting rack…
Substitutes for Alcohol in Cooking
Although it may be debatable to some whether or not alcohol really does burn-off in cooking, the issue remains to be something many people simply…
A “Cook What You’ve Got” Challenge
Many of you already know that recently I’ve moved within Chicago but still across town and with enough stuff to require a truck much larger…
