As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support! This dish is a cross between green salsa and guacamole, which makes it a pleasing dip, dressing, and all-purpose sauce. Ingredients 8 small tomatillos, husks removed and cleaned 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped Juice of 1 […]
Fattoush Salad (Middle Eastern Pita Salad) – Kookist
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support! This Middle Eastern salad pairs nicely with a schwarma plate, and it’s a perfect dish for hot weather. Sumac is a sour-tasting spice that can be found in Middle Eastern markets or specialty spice stores. Ingredients Salad: 6 large heirloom tomatoes […]
Banana Nut Smoothie Recipe – Kookist
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support! A perfect, sweet, dairy-free pick-me-up. Ingredients 1½ cups almond milk ¼ cup almond butter 1 tablespoon honey 2 very ripe small bananas, peeled ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 large ice cubes Instructions Combine the almond milk and butter, honey, bananas, […]
Pickle Soup Recipe (Zuppa Ogorkowa) – Kookist
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support! The sour cream makes this pickle soup surprisingly mellow, so go ahead and use the strongest pickles you can find. Ingredients 10 cups vegetable stock 5 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced ½ stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter 6 strong kosher […]
Asparagus Onion Frittata – Kookist
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support! Fresh asparagus, spring onions and herbs make this frittata a springtime dish that can serve as the centerpiece of a dairy meal. It’s a lovely brunch or light supper dish right out of the oven but can also serve as a […]
Appetizers Archives – Kookist
This salad is light and refreshing. Grill the peaches at the same time as the kale and you’ll have a quick and healthy side dish or appetizer. White gazpacho is a classic Spanish chilled soup. A little sweet, a little tart, yet quite mild, it’s simple and satisfying. And it’s great for a summer supper…. […]
Celeriac Gratin with Leek and Sunchoke – Kookist
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support! This soul-warming dish is French comfort food with some twists that are family friendly, fresh, and filling. Gluten free, lower in carbs, and mild in flavor, the gratin has a hint of smoke from the cheese that highlights the subtle nuttiness […]
Fresh Spring Salad (Roasted Strawberry Salad) – Kookist
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support! A refreshing springtime salad. It’s excellent even without arugula, so don’t let the absence of (or dislike for) that ingredient deter you from trying it. If you omit the arugula, however, use an extra ounce of butter lettuce and proceed with […]
Roasted Red Pepper Oil Recipe (Easy, Only 4 Ingredients) – Kookist
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support! This infused oil, adapted from Molly O’Neill’s recipe for The New York Times, adds a sweet and mellow flavor to the classic vinaigrette. It’s also a tasty finishing touch drizzled over grilled chicken, fish, and vegetables. We even sprinkled it over […]
Corn Gorditas (Black Bean Stuffed Corn Gorditas)
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support! This is a meal that is fun to make. Great for zesty lunch, light supper, it’s spunk-i-fied black beans stuffed into handmade fat and fast flatbreads. Gorditas (“little fatties”) are popular throughout Central America and truly quick. It’s vegan, dairy-free and […]
Roasted Radish and Baby Turnip Frittata – Kookist
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support! “Here is an example of a frittata’s versatility: You can invent one by creatively using ingredients you have on hand. As part of my share of a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), I recently received radishes and baby turnips. My first […]
Celery and Ginger Tea Recipe – Kookist
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support! This simple tea is just a little hot and just a little sweet, and it’s all softened with the mild flavor of celery. It’s a great way to use up those inner stalk and leaves. Ingredients ½ cup celery leaves or […]
Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Soup – Kookist
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support! We are fortunate to have famed Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s fragrant and light chicken broth in our recipe basics. We carefully crafted this year-round dish that keeps the flavors of chicken and lemongrass right up front, but turned it into a soul […]
Black Olive Paste Recipe (Easy, 5 Ingredients Only)
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support! For anyone who loves olives, this easy recipe, adapted from Molly O’Neill, is especially for you. Serve on crostini with ricotta or mix with pasta. Ingredients 2 cups oil-cured black olives, pitted ¼ cup olive oil 2 fresh garlic cloves, roughly […]



