What is Spanakorizo?   Spanakorizo is a simple yet comforting Greek vegetarian dish that I know you’re going to love.   It mainly consists of spinach and rice, which is what “spanakorizo” literally translates as.  And describe it as a Greek version of risotto.  However, I find it’s better to think of this dish as spinach with rice rather than rice with spinach.  Because trust me you need a lot more spinach compared to rice to make this dish.  That being said it is still incredibly filling and nutritious (thanks to the spinach) which is why most people will ..read more

Homemade almond cherry oatmeal is a great way to use up excess cherries this season. When it comes to a breakfast that’s both quick, and delicious there’s no better choice than classic oatmeal.  Honestly, It only takes a few minutes from start to finish and requires very little work or cooking experience.  Plus, it’s a great choice if you want to eat a bit healthier as oats are rich in fiber, protein, and all sorts of vitamins and minerals from B1 to Maganese.   But probably the best reason for making your own oatmeal is how customizable it is.  Obviously, it can be prepar ..read more

  What is Biryani?   Biryani is an iconic Indian dish that can be found all over the world.  In fact, according to its Wikipedia page, it is the most ordered dish at Indian restaurants worldwide.  Of course, Wikipedia isn’t the most reliable source on the internet.  But it sounds about right to me, so I’m just going to stick with it for now.   In the simplest of terms, biryani is a seasoned mixed rice dish.  And the most common ingredients are rice(often basmati), spices(both whole and ground), aromatics(like garlic, ginger, and herbs), and yogurt.  All ..read more

  Risotto is one of my favorite things to make at home.  I’m always amazed at how a few simple ingredients can be transformed into such an incredibly rich dish.   But what I find most impressive is how easily it serves as a blank canvas to add any combination of flavors that you want.  It doesn’t matter if it’s asparagus & peas, mushrooms, seafood, or even just a simple mixture of cheeses.  If it’s something you like to eat, then it can be added to risotto.  And today I want to share my recipe for the perfect flavor of risotto for the fall season, butternut s ..read more

  My first encounter with coconut rice was a couple of years ago during a trip to Cartegena, Colombia.  And to be completely honest, I didn’t really know what to expect.  Like most Americans, the only rice we had growing up was either cooked plain.  Or it was made with savory ingredients like Spanish rice.  So the idea of eating rice sweetened with coconut was, frankly, a bit odd.     But after giving it a try I realized it wasn’t odd after all.     In fact, I fell in love with the dish!      Fast forward to now and it ..read more

  This delicious farro & arugula salad is easily my new favorite salad recipe.  As the name suggests it mainly consists of a mixture of hearty farro and peppery arugula.  But it also includes meaty kalamata olives along with refreshing diced cucumber and tomato.  All of which is tossed in a homemade honey-lemon vinaigrette.  It is light enough to make a great side dish for any meal but also filling enough to make a healthy lunch all on its own.   What is farro?   For those of you that have never cooked with farro before it might sound like some new or ex ..read more