Homemade Falafel with Herb Tahini Sauce and Shirazi Salad

Homemade Falafel with Herb Tahini Sauce and Shirazi Salad

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Falafel! The ultimate Middle Eastern  comfort food, the name of which probably comes from the word pilpel (pepper, felfel in Farsi- referring to the shape of a pepper corn) was made in two ways: In Egypt today, from crushed, soaked fava beans and combined with chickpeas or, as Yemenite Jews and the Arabs of Jerusalem did, from chickpeas alone. My version uses chickpeas and herbs and it’s simple and finger lickin’ good! Note: Add a drizzle of Harisa (a hot sauce paste…

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Rosemary/Thyme Grilled Chicken with Walnut Dijon Kale Salad

Rosemary/Thyme Grilled Chicken with Walnut Dijon Kale Salad

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This recipe is simple and satisfying and an perfect for a casual dinner with friends or family or just  your fabulous self. I often make this for family gatherings on weekend afternoons. The ease in effort allows me to spend more time with my loved but still host a wonderful meal. In the summer I love using fresh herbs from my garden for the marinade and dressing and grill the chicken outside in the backyard. Of course that is not a requirement,…

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Fun Food Quotes

Fun Food Quotes

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“People who love to eat are always the best people.” – Julia Child “One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.” – Luciano Pavarotti “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” – Virginia Woolf “I’ve long believed that good food, good eating, is all about risk. Whether we’re talking about unpasteurized Stilton, raw oysters…

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The Life of Love- Khalil Gibran

The Life of Love- Khalil Gibran

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 Spring Come, my beloved; let us walk amidst the knolls, For the snow is water, and Life is alive from its Slumber and is roaming the hills and valleys. Let us follow the footprints of Spring into the Distant fields, and mount the hilltops to draw Inspiration high above the cool green plains. Dawn of Spring has unfolded her winter-kept garment And placed it on the peach and citrus trees; and They appear as brides in the ceremonial custom of…

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Knockout Roses

Knockout Roses

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Knockout Roses are one of the warriors of my garden, blooming well into October after a gorgeous surge of blooms began back in May here in New York. They are low maintenance, have a vibrant pinkish cherry red color and a sweet perfume. In 2000, the All America Rose Selections committee named William Radler’s original red Knock Out® shrub rose as one of its winners and it quickly became the best-selling new roses on the market. They will soon approach…

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Spice Crusted Chickpeas with Mint Yogurt Sauce

Spice Crusted Chickpeas with Mint Yogurt Sauce

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This is one of my favorite dishes to make. It is humble in its simplicity while simultaneously luxurious given the melange of spices. Mostly savory with a whisper of sweetness. The ginger, cumin and turmeric provide warmth and earthiness. The garlic and chilies add a nice heat. The walnuts provide just the right amount of textural contrast. The subtle sweetness of the cinnamon rounds all elements of earth, fire and nuttiness together… and for the finale- the coolness of the mint…

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Greek Goddess Breakfast

Greek Goddess Breakfast

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This is how I start my day, everyday. It’s the simplest and possibly one of the most decadent recipe on Basil and Roses. Enjoy feeling like a Goddess with every spoonful of this creamy yogurt which is well balanced with the crunch of walnut, the juxtaposition of the tang of yogurt with the sweetness of honey, and the thought of knowing you are starting your day on a high nutrition and pleasure note!