Red Lentil Creamy Dip
Red lentil dip is so creamy, slightly lemony and earthy from the lentils. The kids are back to school this week so this will be a great...
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Almond and Fig
- Dec 24, 2019
- 2 min
Christmas Dinner & Memories of Bethlehem
Despite the never-ending shopping trips and the constant chores mom creates for all, (mom treats the day as if it is Jesus being born at...
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Almond and Fig
- Dec 11, 2019
- 3 min
Sfeeha Meat Pies; Holiday Edition
Sfeeha is essentially spiced meat baked on top of fluffy dough. Simple yet so festive and elegant. At an Arab home No holiday table or...
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Almond and Fig
- Sep 23, 2019
- 2 min
Za’atar Pop Tarts
Happy National Za'atar Day The name “za’atar” in Arabic زعتر is the actual herb that goes in this incredible aromatic blend that combines...
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Almond and Fig
- Aug 27, 2019
- 3 min
Quick pickles
My kids love love salty, briny pickles. The crunchy chubby dill cucumbers that you find by the deli counter or at the fair type. One day...
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Almond and Fig
- Aug 7, 2019
- 2 min
Fattoush Salad with a Mint Sumac Dressing
Fattoush is a “bread salad,” something like the Italian Panzanella, using stale or a day old bread. Fattoush salad is consumed all over...
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Almond and Fig
- Jun 29, 2019
- 5 min
Vegetables & Herbs Stuffed Grape Leaves
Every time I make stuffed grape leaves I am reminded of home back in Palestine. It was always at the beginning of spring and summer where...
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Almond and Fig
- Jun 11, 2019
- 3 min
Asian Inspired Lettuce Cups
Asian lettuce cups are an absolutely summer family favorite. This starter can easily be turned into a family style, easy and a healthy...
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Almond and Fig
- May 29, 2019
- 2 min
Rainbow Shrimp Spring Rolls
This is how you officially eat the rainbow. Clean, crisp and refreshing treats. These are my kids favorite snacks and a great way to get...
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Almond and Fig
- May 23, 2019
- 3 min
Fish Cakes: A recipe made from leftovers
"Throwing away food is like stealing from the table of those who are poor and hungry." Pope Francis This recipe was born from leftover...
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Almond and Fig
- May 6, 2019
- 2 min
Crispy Cauliflower Salad in a Tahini Lemon Sauce. Topped with a Fresh Cilantro Gremolata & Hazelnuts
One of my favorite things growing up is eating the cauliflower my mom fried for ma’loubeh (an upside down rice, and veggies dish)....
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Almond and Fig
- Apr 13, 2019
- 3 min
Shawarma at Home
Week two of #Aprilisforarabfood and all the talk about Arab street food. Got me reminiscing about all the shawarma I ate in Palestine....
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Almond and Fig
- Apr 8, 2019
- 3 min
Foul Mudammas
Foul Mudammas is often served at breakfast but not any breakfast. Growing up it was a dish reserved for weekend brunch with the whole...
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Almond and Fig
- Mar 23, 2019
- 2 min
Vanilla Infused Homemade Ricotta Cheese
Nothing like a simple decedent dessert for the weekend. This is a basic ricotta recipe that you can customize however you like. Once you...
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Almond and Fig
- Mar 12, 2019
- 1 min
Spring Green Labaneh Dip
Keeping up with my green theme for the week and trying to trick spring and the earth to bloom in the Midwest. I present to you the green...
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Almond and Fig
- Jan 15, 2019
- 2 min
Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Tahini Sumac Crema
You know what day it is!!!! yep, its taco Tuesday. One of my kids favorite foods and days of the week. And since my kids absolutely love...
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Almond and Fig
- Jan 11, 2019
- 1 min
Hummus Bowl with Kiftah Meatballs
There are endless ways to enjoy the humble hummus. In the Middle East its often part of the Mezze table, served at breakfast, slathered...
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Almond and Fig
- Jan 11, 2019
- 3 min
Kiftah; herb & spice seasoned minced meat
This is a basic recipe for all sorts of things that include this meat mixture. Kiftah is a basic mixture of minced meat usually lamb or...
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Almond and Fig
- Jan 7, 2019
- 1 min
Roasted Beets
INSTRUCTIONS Heat the oven to 400°F. Clean the beets. If the beets still have their green tops, cut off the tops. Scrub the beets...
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Almond and Fig
- Nov 8, 2018
- 2 min
Roasted Acorn squash with Dukkah drizzled with a tahini parsley sauce
The intense rich flavor in the dukkah works so well with the creamy and sweet roasted acorn squash. The toasted nuts, the smoky, complex...
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