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Katherine was a social media intern for culture and a fan of all things Southern. Born and raised in Texas, Katherine recently moved up north to pursue a graduate degree in the Gastronomy Program at Boston University. When she's not researching for her Master's thesis or dreaming about jalapeno cheese poppers, Katherine writes on her own blog The Young Austinian ( http://www.youngaustinian.com/ ).
Egyptian Breakfast Beans with Feta, Lemon Oil, and Green Chili Relish
Breakfast beans are a Middle Eastern morning classic that pairs beautifully with soft- or hard-boiled eggs and crisp whole wheat toast
Shankleesh Salad with Parsley and Pomegranate
Peppery purslane, juicy pomegranate pips, refreshing cucumber, and spicy shankleesh come together in this Middle Eastern salad.
Homemade Shankleesh
This is the Maloufs’ homemade homage to shankleesh, a spicy, aged Middle Eastern cheese, and it works well if you can’t find the real thing
Pavlova “Flowers” with Apple Jelly, Raspberries, and Vanilla Labneh
A nod to Greg Malouf’s Australian upbringing, the pavlova is a much- loved dessert from Down Under.
Fresh Corn Soup with Rice, Yogurt, and Sizzling Mint Butter
This fresh corn soup is a perfect introduction to the hot yogurt soups popular throughout the Middle East
Spring Onion Soup
Perfect for early spring when the first shoots are just breaking through the soil, this spring onion soup is the youthful cousin of traditional French onion soup
Fried Polenta, Asparagus, Hen Egg, and Spicy Goat Cheese
A plain fried egg gets dolled up with bright, spring flavors and is served on top of fried polenta for a satisfying breakfast or snack
Spinach and Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Charred Scallion
Broccoli cheddar soup is a classic, but it’s often mishandled resulting in a thick and gloppy mess; this version adds spinach for a vibrant color and combines aged cheddar with charred scallions for depth of flavor
Homemade Pimiento Cheese
Homemade pimento cheese is a southern staple perfect for picnics, parties, potlucks, and really just any old time
