The Sweet Life: Recipes

Creamy Rustic Tomato Soup, Gluten-free and Vegan

Creamy Rustic Tomato Soup, Gluten-free and Vegan

Material Kitchen recently posted Zaynab Issa's Tomato Soup and I knew instantly I had to try it. Tomato soup is my secret favorite soup. Don't tell the others. Normally, I throw an...

Creamy Rustic Tomato Soup, Gluten-free and Vegan

Material Kitchen recently posted Zaynab Issa's Tomato Soup and I knew instantly I had to try it. Tomato soup is my secret favorite soup. Don't tell the others. Normally, I throw an...

One-Pot Sicilian Caponata

One-Pot Sicilian Caponata

Caponata is a little bit of heaven on earth. (In our opinion, of course.) The buttery eggplant, the tomatoes and olives and garlic, stewed in a little sweet vinegary-ness…absolutely divine....

One-Pot Sicilian Caponata

Caponata is a little bit of heaven on earth. (In our opinion, of course.) The buttery eggplant, the tomatoes and olives and garlic, stewed in a little sweet vinegary-ness…absolutely divine....

Zesty Orange Cabbage Slaw with Horseradish

Zesty Orange Cabbage Slaw with Horseradish

If in doubt, make slaw. This is a motto in my kitchen because frankly, so many of my go-to dishes are enhanced by a good slaw. I put slaw on grain bowls,...

Zesty Orange Cabbage Slaw with Horseradish

If in doubt, make slaw. This is a motto in my kitchen because frankly, so many of my go-to dishes are enhanced by a good slaw. I put slaw on grain bowls,...

Caramelized Onion Tarte Tatin

Caramelized Onion Tarte Tatin

Want to pretend you’re living in a cozy French cottage for an evening? Our suggestion is to put on an Edith Piaf playlist and make this utterly rich caramelized onion Tarte Tatin. The...

Caramelized Onion Tarte Tatin

Want to pretend you’re living in a cozy French cottage for an evening? Our suggestion is to put on an Edith Piaf playlist and make this utterly rich caramelized onion Tarte Tatin. The...

Korean-inspired Cauliflower Wings

Korean-inspired Cauliflower Wings

Any chance to use the versatile Korean pantry staple gochujang, promises a deeply satisfying meal. These ‘wings’ are sweetish and tangy and umami and the cauliflower lends itself well as...

Korean-inspired Cauliflower Wings

Any chance to use the versatile Korean pantry staple gochujang, promises a deeply satisfying meal. These ‘wings’ are sweetish and tangy and umami and the cauliflower lends itself well as...

Pomegranate Herb Relish

Pomegranate Herb Relish

Whip up this pomegranate herb relish to add to roasted vegetables or as a dip for crusty bread. We love to dress a spread up with this savory, crunchy and jewel-encrusted relish that really...

Pomegranate Herb Relish

Whip up this pomegranate herb relish to add to roasted vegetables or as a dip for crusty bread. We love to dress a spread up with this savory, crunchy and jewel-encrusted relish that really...

Korean-Inspired Bulgogi Bowls

Korean-Inspired Bulgogi Bowls

Savor the sweet umami of bulgogi with a crunch of pickled cucumbers and carrots, drizzled in a tantalizing sauce, topped with sesame seeds and green onion. This is a quick and...

Korean-Inspired Bulgogi Bowls

Savor the sweet umami of bulgogi with a crunch of pickled cucumbers and carrots, drizzled in a tantalizing sauce, topped with sesame seeds and green onion. This is a quick and...

Crispy Shallot, Olive and Date Relish

Crispy Shallot, Olive and Date Relish

This is a chunky relish that includes all the delicious saltiness, sweetness and fattiness that we love in a well rounded dish. We love this condiment atop just about any...

Crispy Shallot, Olive and Date Relish

This is a chunky relish that includes all the delicious saltiness, sweetness and fattiness that we love in a well rounded dish. We love this condiment atop just about any...

A Twist on Chicken Marbella w/ Crispy Salmon

A Twist on Chicken Marbella w/ Crispy Salmon

Chicken Marbella was an impressive main dish served at dinner parties in the 80s. Although the name insinuates Spanish roots, it was developed in Manhattan by Jewish-American household cooks and...

A Twist on Chicken Marbella w/ Crispy Salmon

Chicken Marbella was an impressive main dish served at dinner parties in the 80s. Although the name insinuates Spanish roots, it was developed in Manhattan by Jewish-American household cooks and...

Not-So-Classic Romesco Sauce

Not-So-Classic Romesco Sauce

The traditional Catalonian Romesco is a simple blended sauce that is typically served with fish or roasted vegetables. Still, we can think of so many uses for this delicious zippy...

Not-So-Classic Romesco Sauce

The traditional Catalonian Romesco is a simple blended sauce that is typically served with fish or roasted vegetables. Still, we can think of so many uses for this delicious zippy...