Paprika and Sumac Braised Chicken with Carrots

Sumac and Paprika Braised Chicken (A Seat at the Table)

How do you decide what to make when you have company coming over?  Do you stick with an old standby recipe, or try something new with the potential for deliciousness or disaster? I typically end up trying something new, with the promise that if whatever I make turns out to be inedible I’ll order pizzaRead more

Salmon with Israeli Couscous Salad

Sumac Salmon and Israeli Couscous Salad Thumbnail (A Seat at the Table)

Did you know you’re supposed to be eating 8oz of fish or shellfish each week?  Seafood is full of great nutrients, but especially omega-3 fatty acids:  EPA and DHA.  Both of these fatty acids are incredibly beneficial to our brains as well as our cardiovascular systems.  EPA is also thought to help decrease joint inflammation.  EatingRead more

Black Rice Not-Tabbouleh Salad

Black Rice Not Tabbouleh Salad (A Seat at the Table)

Tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern salad that’s typically made with bulgur, parsley, mint, tomatoes, onion, and lemon.  It’s not one of my favorite salads because I usually find the parsley to be overbearing.  But since I had some black rice in the cupboard leftover from this Emperor’s Rice Salad, and some sumac I’d been wanting toRead more

Turkish-Inspired Lentil Soup

Turkish-Inspired Lentil Soup (A Seat at the Table)

I just got back from an awesome vacation in Mexico.  My family went four hours south of Cancun to a little hotel on the beach, called Mayan Beach Garden.  We had a fantastic time, we celebrated 3 birthdays, Sister and Chris got engaged, and in general had a wonderful time together.  It was an excellentRead more