Buttermilk adds tang to this creamy, herb-laced dressing. Vary the herbs as you like —fresh parsley, dill, chervil, basil or cilantro.
Buttermilk Herb Dressing
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Sabzi Polo (Herb Rice)
This recipe is adapted from M.R. Ghanoonparvar’s Persian Cuisine. I’ve reduced the salt and fat content, without sacrificing taste. This fragrant dish is a classic and with good reason — it’s light, full of flavor and loaded with fresh green herbs. I added some arugula to the mix — feel free to replace or substitute as you like. Continue reading
Feta, Chard and Sun-dried Tomato Pastries
These savory bites are simple to make, but have the presence of something fancy (and slaved over in a hot kitchen). The rounds are flakey and buttery, dotted with flecks of garlicky chard, salty cheese and the occasional punctuating-pop of sun-dried tomato. The hardest part is remembering to defrost the puff pastry at room temperature, for at least an hour before baking. Sometimes I defrost the pastry in the fridge — it will keep that way for up to one week — so it’s ready at a moment’s notice for dinner-party-worthy appetizer elegance on any ordinary weeknight. Pair with a bowl of soup or a hearty dinner salad. Continue reading