Whenever I browse the selection of cheeses at my local market, there's one thing I always think, "gosh cheese is expensive." Sometimes I'll indulge on a pricey artisanal cheese, but the majority of the time I'm that girl looking at the weight-to-price ratio, searching for the cheapest chunk of cheese. Upon the suggestion of a very friendly cheese monger, I've started purchasing cheese from regions that aren't known for cheese production — like Parmesan from Argentina or in the case of this recipe, feta from Bulgaria. 
It's a more affordable way to try a wide variety of cheese. Although the Greeks take claim of feta cheese, it's also produced and consumed in Bulgaria where it's known as sirene. The flavor is similar to Greek feta, but the Bulgarian version is saltier with a more pungent smell. To find out how I turned the cheese into a quick and easy appetizer, read more
Tonight, plate up a fiber-rich meal of fish, beans, and greens. In this recipe, ahi tuna is rubbed with a quick homemade rosemary oil before being seared to perfection. Garlicky kale with white beans and cherry tomatoes makes a simple but satisfying side.
Though this dish is healthy, it doesn't lack fresh flavor. If you dislike tuna, substitute chicken breast cutlets or peeled and deveined shrimp. To look at the recipe, please read more
If you've got scallops on hand, this dish is perfectly convenient, because there's a good chance you'll have the other ingredients, such as parsley, lemon juice, and tomatoes, in your kitchen already. Simply add a plate of linguine or saffron risotto, and you've got a square meal. To get your hands on this recipe, read more
During the Summer, I can't get enough of delicious, perfectly ripe tomatoes. I encourage you to take advantage of the burst-in-your-mouth cherry variety by making this dish.
Succulent shrimp is sautéed with garlic, oregano, and white wine. The tomatoes become juicy and warm. Salty feta cheese finishes off this scrumptious Summer meal. Serve with a green salad and a glass of chilled Sauvignon Blanc. Get the recipe when you read more
Ladies and gents, start your drool engines! I've been looking for an excuse to make a tomato pie for a while, and these fennel, cherry tomato tartlets are going to push me over the edge. - La Tartine Gourmande
Going out to eat is usually so great. You get all dressed up, catch up with your friends, eat amazing food, maybe have a drink or two - What could be better, right?
Well, I've been trying to eat more veggies since the New Year, so lately when I go out, I always order a salad with my meal.
Some salads are a meal all their own, and some salads, well, shouldn't even be given the dignity or respect of being called a salad.
The other day, I went to a fairly nice restaurant. The waitress brought me my "garden salad," and when I looked at it, all I saw was iceberg lettuce (gasp) and 3 cherry tomatoes. THREE! And they weren't even sweet or firm or sliced. I think they forgot the garden part.
This was the sorriest excuse for a salad I had ever seen. Want to hear the rest? Then read more
