I've been trying and coming up short of what exactly to write for this post. So let me start by copying and pasting what I wrote on social media not long after her death. Yesterday, we celebrated the life of my amazing grandmother. She was a mother to seven, grandmother to 23, and great-grandmother to... Continue Reading →
Afghani Spinach & Onion Dip (Sabse Borani)
Most people out there enjoy a good snack, but on Ally's mom's side of her extended family, they really embrace the snacking thing. When they're together for a holiday or any sort of large gathering, they don't just have three meals in a day. They add a fourth, solely devoted to snacks. Somewhere along the... Continue Reading →
Muhammara
We're having an impromptu New Year's Eve "party" tonight. I put party in quotations because we're not exactly a wild bunch. We're having food, alcohol, and friends on NYE, so I feel like it qualifies as a party, but we're doing a lot more playing of board games than dancing on tables. I've wanted to... Continue Reading →
Spicy Feta Dip
Ok y'all, I know I say things like this all the time, but... This dip is SO easy to make and SO worth it. Bring this to your next family gathering, book club, or just make it for tomorrow's dinner! It's spicy without being overpowering. And everyone loves feta cheese! On that note, now is... Continue Reading →
Pinch of Crab Egg Dip
Ok, bear with me now. I know this isn't the first post where I've started with - "this sounds kind of weird, but I promise you it's really good!" This is another one of those. I don't know who originally thought, 💭Hmm... let me combine some eggs and crab and make a dip out of... Continue Reading →
Roasted Garlic & Cucumber Raita
For those who don't know, raita is a very versatile Indian yogurt dip/sauce. A dollop on top of spicy hot dishes cools them right off. Naan dipped in raita makes delicious naan even better. I say versatile because raita basically is a blank canvas that can be modified in a million different ways. You start... Continue Reading →