Engaging Introduction (Highly Personalized) When bell peppers are in season, I love to grill them until they’re just starting to char and sweeten up—that’s when they’re at their most magical. And when you pair those smoky-sweet peppers with tangy labneh and a rich balsamic glaze? Absolute perfection. This dish feels like something you’d find…
Engaging Introduction (Highly Personalized) Eggplant is such a shape-shifter—it can be creamy, smoky, crisp, or saucy depending on how you treat it. This recipe is one of my absolute favorites for summer grilling. Thick rounds of eggplant soak up a bold, slightly sweet Korean-style glaze made with gochujang, giving every bite a spicy-sweet punch…
Okra gets a bad rap, but I’ve found that roasting it at high heat with bold spices and lots of garlic transforms it into something irresistible. This Indian-inspired version is my go-to way to convert okra skeptics. It’s crispy on the edges, tender inside, and laced with warming spices that smell like something straight out…
Once summer hits full swing, zucchini and eggplant become the darlings of my kitchen—mostly because they practically beg to be grilled. This recipe brings out their best: charred edges, tender centers, and a smoky aroma that makes it hard to wait until plating. But what takes it over the top is the harissa yogurt. Creamy,…
Cornbread might be humble, but when it’s made with brown butter and honey, it turns into something extraordinary. This version is deeply golden, crisp-edged, and just sweet enough—perfect for a spring picnic, Sunday dinner, or warm-from-the-oven with a pat of butter melting into each crumb. Baking it in a cast iron skillet gives it that…
Golden edges. No slime. Big flavor. This is the okra recipe that wins hearts. Let’s talk about okra. It’s the garden overachiever in my Zone 9 backyard—tall, elegant, and constantly producing pods like it’s trying to impress someone. But let’s be honest, not everyone loves okra. Most folks are haunted by memories of mushy, slimy…