PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 2½ cups Like hummus, this spread is based on chickpeas a hearty legume high in protein and starch. Throw in some truly Moroccan ingredients, like cumin and turmeric, and you've got yourself a tasty spread that's sure to...
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 45-50 minutes | YIELD: 20 squares This flavorful and unique appetizer is likely to become the life of your next party. Plus, it's perfect for gluten-free guests! COCONUT CASHEW DIPPING SAUCE ½ cup (120 ml) reduced-fat coconut milk 1 Tbsp (15...
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 2 cups It's a dip! It's a spread! It's also my daughter Rachel's favorite food. Whenever I serve it at family gatherings, she gobbles it right up. This recipe is her new favorite because it boasts artichoke hearts, which she...
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 5-10 minutes | YIELD: 2½ cups tomato and avocado mixture At my house, bruschetta is a definite family favorite. We love the contrasting textures of the juicy tomatoes and crispy bread. This recipe also includes some velvety avocado for a more...
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 11-14 minutes | YIELD: 4 x 6-inch flatbreads When I discovered zaatar, I couldn't get enough of it! It is an absolutely incredible combination of spices that works perfectly as a pick-me-up for simple flatbread. Don't hesitate to try it in...
PREP: 45 minutes | COOK: 30 minutes | YIELD: 12 mini quiches Try these for your next brunch or as an hors doeuvre at a party. They're adorable, and they're full of kale and sweet potato goodness. They also make a delicious snack! 12 kale leaves, stalk ends trimmed...
This is my Japanese take on classic American summertime flavors, served at SoBe in 2007. Most of these Asian products can be found at Whole Foods, in specialty stores, or online. If you have trouble finding fresh shiso, substitute a generous pinch of finely chopped...
This was one of the hors d’oeuvres at the Tribute Dinner honoring Emeril Lagasse at the Loews Miami Beach in 2009. We chose this as a vegetarian option, but it’s really the perfect canapé: it’s crunchy and bite-size, and the warm, tangy, salty goat cheese simply...
The long-tailed red snapper is fabulous when consumed raw, but of course that means it has to be exceedingly fresh. Simply sliced, marinated in olive oil, drizzled with a little citrus juice, and perhaps strewn with some fresh lemon thyme leaves…it’s hard to beat a...
This dish was inspired by the Tsuji Cooking Academy in Osaka, Japan, where I have a long relationship as both student and teacher. The professors and I tested more than 800 recipes for the opening of one of my restaurants in New York…and this was one of our favorites....
