Roasted Root Veggies with Lentils and Yogurt

It’s simple — sheet-pan roasted veggies topped with lentils on a bed of non-fat greek yogurt for extra richness.

Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian, Roasted, SidesStaci JanikOctober 21, 2022paprika, carrot, pumpkin seeds, yogurt, scallions, feta, cumin, fennel seed, lentils, red onion, garlicComment

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

Wheat Berry Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash and Halloumi

A wheat berry is a whole wheat kernel that you can cook and add to salads, soups, bread, and other recipes.

Dinner, Fall, Salad, RoastedStaci JanikNovember 10, 2020halloumi, wheat berry, salad, butternut squash, roastedComment

Oven Roasted Sausage and Peppers over Polenta

We made this for Lee to have some kind of hot dog situation going on while watching the last play-off game of the baseball season this year.

Dinner, Meat, RoastedStaci JanikOctober 23, 2020parsley, sausage, peppers, onion, garlic, roasted, polenta, parmesan cheese, butterComment

Blackened Steak Salad with Roasted Tomatoes and Yogurt Sauce

Fair warning, this dish should be grilled outside if you don’t have a good vent over your stove. I promise it tastes really good if you can withstand the blast of billowing, peppery smoke from the spice rub.

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