06/16/2026
Working on recipes for classes = feeding friends = client delivery 🌱🍓
1. Royal Corona beans, snap peas, carrots, celery, radish etc, lemon
2. Beluga lentils, cucumber, tomato, cabbage, herbs, sherry vinaigrette
3. Za’atar pita, favas
4. Beluga lentils, Pheasant’s Eye Farm purple asparagus, fava feta whip, dill, turnips
5. Romaine, Belugas, strawberry, feta, za’atar
6. Crudité, soba noodles, spinach shells, mushroom “crustless quiche” - recipe from my client’s recipe box
7. Shells
06/04/2026
Roasted rhubarb and Rainier cherries // Cherry cashew cream // Amaretti cookies softened by the fruit juices and crumbled on top
This dessert came together from a few things I had on hand and a desire to make the most of rhubarb season. The fruit was roasted at 375°F with vanilla bean until the cherries softened and the rhubarb turned tender. The cream is a blend of raw cashews, cherries, vanilla, and a handful of chickpeas that needed a home. The cherries and amaretti brought all the sweetness it needed.
I loved the contrast in textures: juicy fruit, creamy cherry-cashew-chickpea layers, amaretti softened by the fruit juices, and crunch from the sprinkle of amaretti pieces and pistachios. And the amaretti and rhubarb are a match I’ll make again.
05/25/2026
Yellow Lentil & Basil Purée, Grilled Asparagus, Sautéed Yellow Lentils & Leek Scapes, Sunflower Seeds, Urfa Pepper & Sumac
Kale, Romaine, Cucumber, Golden Raisins, Capers, Feta, Lemon Vinaigrette
Dry Cured Turkish Black Olives (Kuru Sele), Lemon & Orange Peel, Sesame Seeds, Thyme, Pink Peppercorn
05/22/2026
🍓I’m re-sharing this Strawberry Rhubarb Rose Teff Crisp I developed for because it’s one of my favorite fleeting spring desserts. You can’t go wrong pairing sweet and tart with teff, oat & almond topping and hints of rose and cardamom.
🌹I’m grateful to work with ingredients from companies doing good: bringing an ancient grain into more kitchens (and sponsoring and conferences!) & supporting ethical and equitable spice growing, sourcing and trade.
Comment “teff” and I’ll send you the recipe!
