Gallery

A chef's hands, one with a colorful tattoo, wrapping a piece of Juusto cheese with sliced squash
A wooden bowl of freshly sliced yellow squash, beets, and carrots on a restaurant table
A composed plate garnished with nasturtium flowers and fresh greens
Small bowls of hummus, muhammara, and fresh herbs lined up on a kitchen counter
A stuffed eggplant dish topped with feta, served with pickled vegetables and pita
A chef's hand sprinkling spice over a bowl of whipped feta dip
An array of small bowls holding whole spices — cinnamon, cumin, and dried herbs — on an embroidered cloth
A bowl of marinated olives with cubes of feta and a chef's knife in the background
An overhead view of a shared table set with mezze plates and a glass of red wine
Chef Mary Kastman garnishing a plate with fresh microgreens
Chef Mary Kastman smiling while spooning a spread into a small dish
A chef plating two halves of stuffed eggplant with a corn and tomato filling
Chef Mary Kastman and a colleague checking skewers of meat on an outdoor grill
Grilled meat skewers plated with couscous, fresh mint, and dill
Chef Mary Kastman standing at a table spread with mezze dishes on a farmhouse porch
Chef Mary Kastman prepping vegetables at a stainless steel kitchen counter