The stuff: 1¼ cups dried chickpeas 1 tsp baking soda 6½ cups of water 1-1 ½ cups tahini paste* 4-6 tbs fresh lemon juice 4 cloves garlic 6+ tbs ice water Salt Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Olive Oil Never Not Eating Za’atar Never Not Eating Chraime The method: Soak chickpeas in water, overnight. Drain and place in a saucepan on medium heat, adding the baking soda. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Add the water and bring to a boil, skimming constantly through the cooking process, and discarding any foam and skins that float to the top. Cook the chickpeas for 30-40 minutes, until they are very tender and break apart easily when you press them between your fingers. Drain...
The stuff: 3 pounds large (about 4-inch) Yukon Gold potatoes 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon kosher salt, or to taste 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 3 lemons) 1/2 cup cold water 1 tablespoon Never Not Eating Za’atar seasoning, plus more for garnish 1/2 cup crumbled feta, for serving (optional) 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill, for serving (optional) The method: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Slice each potato in half, then slice each half in half. Slice again in the opposite direction for 8 (roughly 2-inch) pieces per potato. On a rimmed half-sheet pan, toss the potatoes in the olive oil and kosher salt. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer, cut-side down. In a measuring cup or small bowl, mix the lemon juice and water. Pour over the potatoes in the sheet...
The stuff: Black garlic tahini 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 medium garlic cloves, grated 3 peeled black garlic cloves 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 cup tahini 3/4 cup ice water Sumac onions 1 medium-size red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Never Not Eating Sumac S&P Za’atar chicken 1 (4-pound) whole chicken 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 1/2 tablespoons Never Not Eating Za’atar Black Garlic Tahini The method: Combine lemon juice and grated garlic in a blender; let stand 15 minutes. Using flat side of a knife, smash black garlic cloves on a cutting board, and scrape to form a paste. Add black garlic paste and salt to blender; puree until mostly smooth and black garlic is very finely chopped, 2 to 3 minutes. Place tahini in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk...
The stuff: - 8 ounces (about 225 grams) spaghetti - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 2 teaspoons Never Not Eating Za’atar - 1 cup labneh (strained yogurt) - Zest and juice of 1 lemon - Salt and pepper to taste - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional) The method: 1. Cook the spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside. 2. Make the za’atar sauce: In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it...
The stuff: 2 tbs Never Not Eating spice of your choice 1 ½ tsp kosher salt 1 head of cauliflower, trimmed of green leaves and cut vertically into 3/4-inch slices Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing and drizzling 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley leaves (or both) and tender stems The method: Generously brush cauliflower all over with olive oil and season evenly with spice mixture. Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and arrange the coals on one side of the charcoal grate. Alternatively, set all the burners of a gas grill to high heat. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil...
