Roasted turkey breast gets an Israeli twist with the addition of orange juice, raisins, lemon and cumin.

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This Mediterranean brisket version uses cinnamon, bay leaves and soy sauce to create an earthy and flavorful dish for a cold winter night. more…

This recipe is a definite party pleaser and a winner on all fronts: it tastes wonderful, it looks homemade, it is as easy to make as can be, and it is even low in fat. What else could you ask for in a party snack?!

Warning: these nibbles will disappear the minute you put them on the table!

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I love Thai food. The flavors and scents are simply incredible. The dishes are usually healthy and light and contain a lot of fresh produce. The preparation is never too hard. This is an excellent combination of food qualities. I will go even further and say that my most favorite Thai dish is green curry. The unique combination of fresh and spicy flavors, the use of fresh basil, fish sauce and coconut milk brings to the table the most exquisite dish that even a beginner cook will find hard to spoil. more…

We have been busy here at Palette Dome Cuisine these last few months moving our kitchen to a new location. It is not all said and done yet, but I finally have the time for some online updates. With the move and the intensive labor involved, along with the cold nights in DC, comfort food was high on the agenda. And my ultimate comfort food? Lasagna!!!

This is a healthy take on a traditional southwest salad. Ground beef is browned and seasoned then served on a bed of greens with fresh tomatoes, grated cheese, corn chips and sour cream. This is a fast and easy recipe that is always a crowd pleaser. Yields 4 to 6 servings. more…

This recipe is a classic from the Midwest, and has become a favorite among our friends and customers in our holiday events. You will need a big stand mixer for an easy process and successful results, but even if you don’t – just mix and work the dough by hand as much as you can for good outcome. Yields about 36 rolls. more…

Mid November in DC, and the nights are getting longer and colder. This week we have frost almost every night, and the slippery slope of eating more filling food to keep warm and feel good is smoother than ever. What can we eat on a cold night without feeling guilty about the pre-holidays diet? One simple tasty solution is soup: warm, filling and scrumptious. This is a great cold night dinner. Including suitable “good carbs”, it will make it a meal that will not leave us hungry half an hour later. more…

A full meal in a pot. Tajin or Tabekha in North Africa, casserole, cassoulet or stew for the rest of the world, chicken thighs and green peas are flavored with Mediterranean spices and cooked together till flavors blend to a perfect dish for warming a chilly autumn night. A perfect dish for cumin lovers. Serve with couscous or brown rice for the full North African experience. more…

A simple yet elegant and tasty classic dinner for two: a moist herbed roasted rack of lamb. The herb marinade helps diminish the strong lamb flavor, giving it a much milder flavor. Serve with fresh green salad and a glass of red wine, dim the lights, light a candle on the table, and you have a romantic healthy light dinner.