Salad
GRILLED THAI BEEF SALAD WITH CUCUMBERS
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: In this light and refreshing yet satisfying dish, perfectly grilled flank steak is tossed in an aromatic mixture of fish sauce,
April 15, 2023
Greek
GREEK-STYLE LAMB PITA SANDWICHES WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Tzatziki sauce, with its trademark combination of cucumbers and yogurt laced with salt, garlic, lemon, and mint, is the crowning glory
April 15, 2023
Soup
CHILLED CUCUMBER AND YOGURT SOUP
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Both refreshing and elegant, this chilled soup is the perfect antidote for a swelteringly hot summer’s evening. But because it has
April 15, 2023
Salad
ORZO SALAD WITH CUCUMBER, RED ONION, AND MINT
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Cucumber really shines when paired with rice shaped orzo in this pasta salad. An assertive lemony dressing and a few supporting
April 15, 2023
Salad
PITA BREAD SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND CUCUMBER (FATTOUSH)
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: The eastern Mediterranean salad fattoush puts cucumbers and tomatoes at center stage along with herbs, toasted pita bread, and bright, tangy
April 15, 2023
Salad
FIDDLEHEAD PANZANELLA
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: While fiddleheads are often prepared in a simple sauté or pickled, we wanted to create a more complex dish that would
April 15, 2023
Greek
COUNTRY-STYLE GREEK SALAD
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Most versions of Greek salad consist of iceberg lettuce, a few bits of green pepper, and a couple of pale tomato
April 15, 2023
Fried
FRIED FIDDLEHEADS WITH LEMON-CHIVE DIPPING SAUCE
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: You might not immediately think of fiddleheads as finger food, but when we looked at these bite-size coiled ferns, we saw
April 15, 2023
Salad
CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD WITH RADISHES, LEMON, AND MINT
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Cucumbers and red onions are a great salad combo: The cucumber gives the salad some heft and juicy crunch, while the
April 15, 2023
Salad
PARSLEY-CUCUMBER SALAD WITH FETA, WALNUTS, AND POMEGRANATE
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Sweet, crisp, nearly seedless English cucumber pairs well with fresh parsley in terms of both flavor and texture in this pretty
April 15, 2023
I’m Brenda, your home cheff. Welcome to my Recipe Book!
I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.
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