Tabbouleh is one of those items that can really go either way. The tasteless ones dull an entire meal but the good ones can liven and brighten everything. Alon Shaya has figured out that perfect balance of brightness. The humble parsley salad shines in his capable hands.

Chefs, Cooking, Food, VideoAli RosenAugust 22, 2017tabbouleh, Middle Eastern, Israeli, parsley, lemon, almonds, bulger, grain, salad, appetizer, Served Cold, make aheadComment

Strawberry Vinegar Glazed Fish

Stawberries are no exception. Those tiny, perfect summer strawberries seem to be needed in everything this time of year. But I am always looking for the savory option. I want to take the summer fruit out of its typical sweet context. So when I had an abundance of strawberries recently I decided to do more than just add them to my spinach salad.

Recipe, Blog, Ali's RecipesAli RosenAugust 21, 2017vinegar, recipe, strawberry, 30 Minutes or Less, dinner, dinnerideas, summer, easyComment

Roasted Corn and Beans

When the ingredients are good, I am a big fan of simplicity. In the dead of winter I am ready for braises and long-simmering soups. But in the summer just give me a few fresh ingredients and try not to mess them up.

Recipe, Blog, Ali's RecipesAli RosenAugust 17, 2017Summer, Green beans, Corn, Vegetable, make ahead, vegan, Beans, 30 Minutes or Less, side dish, VegetarianComment

Yogurt Without a Fridge: A Look at Shelf-Stable Dairy

Some things in our food world we just take as a given - like dairy products are always in the fridge. But walk the aisle of any European grocery store and you’ll see rows and rows of dairy on a shelf. So what are we so afraid of?I went to Normandy France, home of history, cider, and a whole lot of dairy cows to find out.

How It's Made, VideoAli RosenAugust 15, 2017dairy, yogurt, How It's Made, France, Normandy, products, kidsComment

Tomato and Roasted Zucchini Salad

It's hard to draw the line between a salad and a vegetable side dish sometimes, but I think that middle ground is actually a pretty great spot. There's no reason why raw vegetables can't marry with cooked. And this time of year I am partial to also combining the best of summer: raw tomatoes with anything charred from a grill or broiler. So this 'salad' accomplishes it all.

The Perfect Summer Cocktail

There's something magical about a summer cocktail. It doesn't have to be as complex as something you drink sitting by a fire in the winter. It just needs to be bright, light and low ABV enough to keep drinking as many glasses as you want.

BlogAli RosenAugust 10, 2017cocktail, summer, lemon, Limoncello, gin, amaro, ProseccoComment

A Look Inside a Pasta Factory

Few things make me happier than fresh pasta. So going inside the Giovanni Rana factory in Verona, Italy was like being a kid in a candy store.

How It's Made, Interview, VideoAli RosenAugust 7, 2017pasta, Italy, How It's MadeComment

A Twist on Fried Rice

Few things are as comforting as fried rice. It's that perfect food when you're sick/hungover/tired/ravenous. But why are we in a rut with making fried rice in the same style over and over again?

Food, Recipe, VideoAli RosenAugust 2, 2017rice, fried rice, black rice, dinnerComment

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