INSTRUCTIONS Heat the oven to 400°F. Clean the beets. If the beets still have their green tops, cut off the tops. Scrub the beets thoroughly. Sprinkle them with salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil then wrap them loosely in aluminum foil. You can wrap smaller beets together. If you wish to flavor the beets: you can add fresh herbs, garlic, chilis.etc to the foil pouch. Roast the beets. Place the wrapped beets on a baking sheet to catch any drippings. Roast for 45 to 60

The intense rich flavor in the dukkah works so well with the creamy and sweet roasted acorn squash. The toasted nuts, the smoky, complex and savory flavor from the toasted spices and seeds makes this fall dukkah blend irresistible that you’ll want to sprinkle it over just about everything. This is a perfect fall side dish. Serve it next to roasted or braised meats or on a bed of grains and greens and you got yourself a party of flavors. Its a great way to celebrate and eat wh

delicious appetizers served family style. its a fun dining experience for the meat loves and vegetarians alike. There is something for every

An article as it appeared on marthastewart.com http://www.marthastewart.com/1501683/how-hummus-can-get-picky-eaters-try-new-foods Growing up, hummus was a staple item in my home. My mom would spread hummus on a pita bread, drizzle it with olive oil, and cut it in two perfect wedges. This made the perfect school lunch; it was my peanut butter and jelly. At home, hummus was always homemade. It is only a few ingredients that are often available on hand in any Middle Eastern home

Ingredients For the marinade: 5 cloves garlic, zested Zest and Juice of two lemons 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper red pepper flakes (optional) I added 1/2 tsp Fresh thyme leaves For the grill: 1 and 1/2 pounds raw shrimp 1 red bell pepper 1 yellow bell pepper orange bell pepper 1 zucchini 1 yellow squash For the orzo: 16 oz orzo pasta Sauté the orzo in 2 tbls olive oil for 2 minutes until a little toasted Add: 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper a peel of one lemon (yellow p