Roasted Cauliflower Hazelnut Celery Salad via Jerusalem

This Roasted Cauliflower Hazelnut Celery Salad via Jerusalem is one of my very favorite recipes, from one of my very favorite cookbooks from recent years. I have made, or tasted many of the recipes from this book, as the book has been very popular amongst my cooking and entertaining friends, but there’s something about this salad. I have made this Roasted Cauliflower Hazelnut Celery Salad via Jerusalem multiple times, which for a person who has to cook constantly and come up with new recipes of her own almost as frequently, repeating a recipes says something big. Basically, I really love this Roasted Cauliflower Hazelnut Celery Salad via Jerusalem and of course was quick to include in on the menu for my Jerusalem Cookbook Dinner Party. It’s absolutely everything that’s right about winter cooking, and more importantly, a winter salad. And you get to show off your new Pomegranate opening techniques when you make this Roasted Cauliflower Hazelnut Celery Salad via Jerusalem. Fun, right? … Continue reading

Cous Cous with Pomegranates

I absolutely love making this Cous Cous with Pomegranates salad all winter long. It pairs well with almost any protein, or it’s great on its own. I love it because of the vibrant colors and flavors of the mint and pomegranate kernels. I also love all of the textures. The chewy cous cous, the tart juice explosions from the pomegranates, the crunch of the pine nuts, and the salty creaminess of the feta combine to make a truly interesting salad that can stand up to a strong bold main, like my lamb kofta, or make even the simplest of chicken preparations really exciting. It’s fun to serve for a dinner party because of the visual appeal And after you check out my panty tip on opening pomegranates, you can master the technique and add a lot more of the beautiful fruit into your salads year round to wow your palette and your guests alike. Whether you make this Cous Cous with Pomegranates salad on its own as an easy weeknight meal or as the side for a Middle Eastern Feast of your own, I’m sure you’re love it. … Continue reading