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We would never have heard of mahlepi or mahleb*, a Middle Eastern spice, were it not for Greek tsoureki (photo #1), one of our favorite Easter breads. Tsoureki, a soft, sweet and buttery braided yeast loaf, is famous for its embedded Easter eggs. We’ve never made it because it’s a two-day process, and we never…
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March 25th is International Waffle Day. Fortunately, we live in New York City, where it is easy to get authentic Brussels and Liège waffles*, thanks to Wafels & Dinges. The company operates food trucks and kiosks. If you’re hesitant to take on the carbs, give yourself a treat: They’re worth it. In fact, the plain…
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[1] The salad dressing is also a dip. Here’s the recipe from Martha Stewart. [2] From grilled steak to salmon, Green Goddess is a delicious dressing for proteins (photo © Heinen’s). [3] We loved this chicken salad. Green Goddess, as you can imagine, provides much more flavor than mayonnaise. Here’s the recipe (photo © Mary’s…
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