I once again had the honor of writing a special recipe and photographing the dishes for Edible Phoenix. After writing for the Spring edition, I was excited they agreed to my focus on FIGS in the summer!! It is my company’s name sake after all, but more importantly, figs are a wonderful part of the summer…
Author: TheFigandtheKnife
If you needed to but me in a box and label it, you'd write "Artsy" on it in big bold letters. I am passionate about creativity, art, photography and food. One of the many ways I express myself is through food. We visually eat with our eyes first and I strive for a complete culinary experience.
Spring Harvest Tortilla Espanola
We had the privilege and honor of writing a Spring inspired recipe, paired with images, for the In Season feature of the publication Edible Phoenix. We love seeing all of the local produce change seasonally, and spring becomes filled with the aromas of alliums! Garlic! Leeks! Green Onions! So much flavor. Pair with the humble…
Flamin’ Asian Dip Sandwich
a.k.a. Dashi Dunk You’ve heard of the French Dip, or Beef on Weck? Well now, you’ve heard of the Flamin’ Asian Dip or the Dashi Dunk! Just in time for Chinese New Year! That’s right, a delicious flame grilled patty of artisanal
Award Winning Cuban Mojo Black Bean Chili!!!!
PHOENIX PUBLIC MARKET CHILI THROW DOWN AWARD WINNING RECIPE!! I’ve learned since moving here from South Florida last year, that Cuban food is often misunderstood here in Phoenix. For one, yes it’s Latin, but no, it’s not spicy; at all! Cuban food is about the ‘sofrito,’ lots of citrus, aromatics and black beans! So although,…
Sunset Sauce over Sausage Spheres, with Tri-Color Quinoa
A Local Phoenix Farmer’s Market Collaboration Artisanal Wine Berry Sausage from The Proper Beast, paired with our own creamy Sunset Sauce! We’ve collaborated with our farmer’s market neighbors at The Proper Beast to bring you a delicious meal, which includes their NEW Wine Berry Sausage, featuring sweet sultanas and lemony sumac. Perfectly paired with our…
Mediterranean Rainbow Salad
Taste the Rainbow! No, this isn’t a candy salad! Unless, you consider delicious, colorful, and fresh farmers market veggies natures candy like I do!
Cannellini Bean & Orzo Pasta, with Fire Roasted Pepper & Corn Sauce (VG)
This Pasta will be delicious both, cold in the summer or hot on colder days. Recipe is written as a vegan dish, but add feta for a healthy vegetarian dish, or grilled chicken for the omnivore. For the Sauce: You’ll need a grill or grill pan. & Blender or food processor. 1lb of assorted seasonal…
Abuela’s Gazpacho
This simple and refreshing soup, with its roots deep in Andalusia Spain, is a perfect summer time meal. It’s light, yet full of deep flavors from our own special spice blend, Picasso’s Palate. Pair with Charred toast, or a blackberry and orange salsa crostini for a fun lunch in the sun ! Serves 4 to…
Frida’s Vegan Carnitas Taco
Those who know me (and now you), know that renowned artist, Frida Kahlo is my favorite artist. As someone with an art background, I have many favorites, but Frida tops the list. Which was why, it was only a matter of time before I named one of my products after her. This smoky…
Award Winning!! Fire Roasted Sausage & Potato Tacos
Enjoy this Award Winning Taco Throwdown Recipe today! We submitted this recipe to a Local Taco Throw Down and the results are in. . . WE WON!!! All ingredients were sourced from Phoenix Public Market and will list the vendors, but if you’re not a Phoenix Local, its not a problem, just substitute with your…
Picasso’s Palate Shrimp Tacos
These tacos are super simple with one advanced technique, but if you embrace the challenge, you’ll come out like a pro with a delicious and beautiful taco your friends will wow over! Recipe is a per person recipe, so simply multiply for the amount of diners you have. 6 Large Raw Shrimp 1 TBSP of…
Edamame Hummus with Green Sauce
Edamame Hummus Made with our Signature ‘Green’ Sauce! Ingredients: (1) 10-16 oz. bag of defrosted shelled Edamame (Typically found in your grocer’s freezer in the vegetable section) 3 fresh Garlic Cloves (more or less if you prefer a milder/stronger garlic taste) 4 oz. of Green Sauce Water Up to 2 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive…
The Fig & The Knife 