Curried Tofu with Brown Rice and Veggies

The perfect plant-based addition to what Lee has properly titled the “surfer diet” is this savory coconut curried brown rice.

Dinner, Bowl, Lunch, Vegetarian, Surfer DietStaci JanikOctober 3, 2022basil, mint, limes, carrots, tofu, red bell pepper, raisins, brown rice, coconut milkComment

Thai Som Tum Noodles with Grilled Tofu

I gravitate to beef and chicken because even though tofu is a great meat substitute, it has always been a little tricky for both Lee and me to make.

Dinner, Bowl, Lunch, Summer, VegetarianStaci JanikSeptember 2, 2021basil, mint, peanuts, limes, brown-rice noodles, cherry tomatoes, carrots, peas, grilled tofu, soy sauce, brown sugar, kale, mirinComment

Risotto with Basil, Green Peppers and Pistachios

I am usually not a fan of cooked green peppers but they’re now my new favorite risotto addition.

Dinner, Bowl, SpringStaci JanikAugust 26, 2021green peppers, risotto, arborio, basil, mint, lemon, pistachio, onion, pesto Comments

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

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

Make Ahead Farro Salad with Quick Brined Chicken

You can 100% eat this salad without the chicken and it's really, really good. It's bright, nutty, and filling but the brined chicken and parmesan cheese will add the saltiness needed to make the farro taste just right.