Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini and Lemon

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Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini and Lemon

Roasting is for veggies! And one of my favorite ways to roast veggies is drizzling with olive oil, lightly salting then broiling. Cauliflower, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, spaghetti squash, and eggplant – are favs for roasting. A beneficial thing about roasting is it keeps the nutrients in the food, not messy like frying, and is a … more »

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Growing up in Amman, Jordan, my dad has always enjoyed grilling at the roof top terrace at our house in Jabal Amman. Starting form the age of 4, I would watch him prepare, and listen to his vivid stories about favorite places to get his ingredients, including his long drives to the Red Sea shore … more »

Zaatar Mana’esh

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Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini and Lemon