Grilled Romaine and Roasted Cauliflower with Miso Butter Dressing

One of our favorite things to keep in the fridge is miso. Miso is a Japanese paste produced by fermenting soybeans with salt and a culture called ‘koji’ (KOH-gee).

Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian, Roasted, Sides, GrilledStaci JanikOctober 16, 2022miso, cauliflower, romaine hearts, parsley, paprika, peanuts, turmeric, ras el hanout, lemon, butterComment

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Dipping Sauce

The first location of the restaurant Miznon opened in Tel Aviv in 2011 and focused on Mediterranean street food. It eventually expanded to a few other cities and in 2018, Lee and I ate at the Paris location.

Dinner, Sides, Sauces, RoastedStaci JanikDecember 27, 2020cauliflower, parsley, mint, salt, tahini, lemon, green onions, olive oilComment

Chicken over Romaine Hearts with Croutons and Green Goddess Dressing

This one is dedicated to my mom and all the salads we ate when I was growing up.

Dinner, Fall, BakedStaci JanikOctober 16, 2020herbs, garlic, butter, roasted, celery, cauliflower, red onion, saffron, raisins, pistachio, mint, thyme, chicken, plums, italian plums, caraway, anise, lemon, honey, red pepper flakes, allspiceComment

Skillet Steaks with Chimichurri, Roasted Cauliflower and Butter Lettuce Salad

Chimichurri is a specialty of Argentina and Uruguay and is usually made with parsley, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and red wine vinegar.

Summer, Dinner, MeatStaci JanikOctober 6, 2020tacos, salad, sauce, lettuce, steak, skillet, cauliflower, turmeric, anise, coriander, red pepper flakesComment

Roasted Plum Chicken with Saffron Jeweled Rice

The farmer’s market here has a large variety of stone fruits right now and Lee found Sweet Italian plums, a European type of prune plum.

Dinner, Fall, BakedStaci JanikSeptember 29, 2020herbs, garlic, butter, roasted, celery, cauliflower, red onion, saffron, raisins, pistachio, mint, thyme, chicken, plums, italian plums, caraway, anise, lemon, honey, red pepper flakes, allspiceComment

Cauliflower and Carrot Salad with Honey-Drizzled Halloumi, Roasted Dates and Fresh Mint

Halloumi is my favorite meat substitute. It has a high melting point so it can easily be fried or grilled.

Dinner, Summer, Salad, CheeseStaci JanikSeptember 23, 2020carrot, salad, healthy, honey, arugula, hummus, cauliflower, Za'atar, Medjool dates, mint, shallot, herbs Comment

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

The aromatic base is onion, garlic, celery, and carrot with the roasted cauliflower added for flavor and texture. To keep it light, I’ve skipped the heavy cream, and the lemon juice is the final touch, adding brightness and balance.

Lunch, Dinner, Fall, Vegetarian, Roasted, SoupStaci JanikSeptember 20, 2020herbs, garlic, onion, carrot, butter, roasted, celery, cauliflowerComment