Pine Nuts

Roasted Eggplant With Tahini, Pine Nuts, and Lentils

For the Lentils: Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat oven to 450°F to prepare for roasting eggplant. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shi...

American

Summer Minestrone

This soup is meant to showcase the vegetables of summer, so feel free to vary, based on what is good at your farmers’ market – green beans, yellow squash, or even a handful of cherry tomatoes would be a wonderful addition here. If you’re starting with favas in the pod, you’ll need about 4 pounds or so to get the yield below. But don’t worry- make it a family affair and you’ll have them shucked and peeled in no time.

Italian

Spicy North African Potato Salad

Cook potatoes - place potatoes in a pot of cold water, and bring to the boil. Boil 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. You know they are cooked when you can stick a knife in them and the knife g...

Moroccan

Syrian Rice with Meat

Heat 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and season with salt, allspice, cinnamon, and black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minu...

Syrian

Fennel, Watercress, and Endive Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts

This refreshing salad is a classic Italian dish, often served after the main course. The combination of crisp endive, fennel, and peppery watercress is balanced by the sweet-tart balsamic vinaigrette and toasted pine nuts.

Tequila Lime Tart

Tequila Lime Tart