This post is almost a month late! The monthly Arabic flavor post is supposed to go up on […]
Category Archive: Appetizer
It’s the weekend, you are not in the mood for fool, falafel or hummus. Does that mean you […]
In the Middle East, breakfast is a big deal, especially on the weekend. Trust me, we take the most important meal of the day to a whole new level. It is almost a fiesta of flavors, colors and textures. If you have never started your day, Middle Eastern style, you are in for a treat!
My assignment for this month’s Secret recipe club was Lori’s culinary creations . When I got my assignment I was […]
Facing an empty lunch box every morning can be an intimidating task. You want to give your kids […]
What’s a great cheese sticks recipe without a dip to go with it? Forget about store-bought dips! With […]
I have a confession to make: I hate fresh coriander!
I know there are people who love it in salads, in soups, sauteed with garlic but I am definitely not one of them. I am the one you see at the herb stand rubbing leaves of parsley between my fingertips, smelling them just to make sure I did not pick up coriander by mistake lol.
If I was asked for my top secret weapon in getting my kids to eat healthier it would […]
Although Freekeh (pronounced free-ka or free-k-) has recently joined the “super food” club, it has been popular in the Arabic cuisine for centuries, mainly in the Levantine area and north-east africa. Freekeh is roasted green wheat that is used to make soups, pilafs,salads and stuffing for chicken and poultry. It is one of my favorite ingredients because of its versatility, earthy nutty flavor tones,and of course because of its nutritional value
I love cauliflower.I know many people hear the word cauliflower and turn up their noses but believe me, if you are one of those, you are seriously missing out. Cauliflower on its own can be bland, I agree, but with the right spices and herbs it becomes irresistible! If you don’t believe me, try my cauliflower fritters or makloubeh or cauliflower sushi salad or stop by Sally’s blog and try her amazing cauliflower creation. I can guarantee any of these recipes will ensure that cauliflower will be at the top of your shopping list in no time.
The first Monday of the month always brings our secret recipe club reveal and for this month, I […]
