Kismet Bright, Fresh, Vegetable-Loving Recipes

<b>Bold Mediterranean flavors and vegetable-centric California cuisine unite in 100+ bright, fresh recipes for everyday meals, from the women chef-owners behind Kismet and Kismet Rotisserie in Los Angeles.</b><br> <br>Starring more than 100 recipes, <i>Kismet</i> captures the casual, superfresh, vegetable-forward cooking the award-winning Los Angeles restaurants are known for. Thoughtfully adapted for home cooks, recipes like <b>Salty-Sweet Persimmon Salad</b> and <b>Harissa Party Wings</b> are a tantalizing blend of casual California cool and vibrant Mediterranean-inspired flavors.<br><br>Host the perfect cocktail hour with the chapter devoted to dips and schmears with variations of labneh, tahini, and zhoug that pair beautifully with <b>Flaky Break (Malawach),</b> plus recipes for <b>Peanut Muhammara</b> and <b>Garlicky Bean Dip.</b> In the Salady chapter, there’s a modern <b>Wedge Salad with Miso-Poppy Dressing,</b> along with an inspired <b>Marinated Feta</b> topped with <b>Dates and Rose Water Onions</b> or with <b>Spice-Roasted Tomatoes and Grapefruit, </b>perfect for a summer picnic. And while vegetables may be the stars of <i>Kismet,</i> recipes such as <b>Blistered Shishitos and Shrimp</b>, <b>Freekeh “Polenta” with Poached Eggs, Weeknight Steak with Grapes and Grilled Peppers,</b> or <b>Roast Chicken with Schmaltzy Potatoes</b> will stun any dinner spread.<br><i><br>Kismet</i> has a delicious vibe that folds assertive, bright flavors into dishes that can be served any night of the week or made to celebrate special occasions.