Protein-Packed Hummus

Protein-Packed Hummus

Why on earth would I post a recipe for hummus when there are already 808,000 recipes online? Because I have made a crucial modification to the universal hummus recipe that I haven’t seen anywhere else: I add protein powder. The reason for this strange tweak is...
Meze Plates

Meze Plates

Move over, charcuterie boards — here come meze plates! Meze is a collection of small dishes commonly served in the Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Balkan regions. The word “meze” (also spelled mezze) comes from the Persian “mazze,”...
Mediterranean Rice Bowls

Mediterranean Rice Bowls

Until recently I would have hesitated to post a recipe with the word “rice” in the title, given the widespread anti-carb fervor that has raged in the nutrition world. Fortunately, the last year or two have seen the emergence of a more balanced view of...
Mediterranean Chicken Quesadillas

Mediterranean Chicken Quesadillas

Chicken quesadillas are one of my favorite weeknight meals (and make a yummy lunch, too, if you have 15 minutes to spare). Of course, most of us are familiar with Mexican-flavored quesadillas flavored with cumin, cilantro, oregano, chili, and perhaps diced onions...
Curried Tofu Salad

Curried Tofu Salad

Move over, chicken salad — there’s a new kid in town! I dreamed up this lightly curried tofu salad recipe to help my daughter, who recently shifted to a vegetarian diet, get enough protein into her diet. She’s still eating eggs and dairy —...