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Hummus Crackers
Imagine eating hummus in a cracker not just dipped with a cracker! This hummus cracker recipe is super easy, and so nutritious. Hummus...
Almond and Fig
Feb 24, 20203 min read
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...
Almond and Fig
Jan 6, 20203 min read
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...
Almond and Fig
Dec 24, 20192 min read
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...
Almond and Fig
Dec 11, 20193 min read
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...
Almond and Fig
Sep 23, 20192 min read
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...
Almond and Fig
Aug 27, 20193 min read
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...
Almond and Fig
Aug 7, 20192 min read
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...
Almond and Fig
Jun 29, 20195 min read
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...
Almond and Fig
Jun 11, 20193 min read
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...
Almond and Fig
May 29, 20192 min read
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...
Almond and Fig
May 23, 20193 min read
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)....
Almond and Fig
May 6, 20192 min read
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....
Almond and Fig
Apr 13, 20193 min read
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...
Almond and Fig
Apr 8, 20193 min read
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...
Almond and Fig
Mar 23, 20192 min read
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...
Almond and Fig
Mar 12, 20191 min read
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...
Almond and Fig
Jan 15, 20192 min read
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...
Almond and Fig
Jan 11, 20191 min read
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...
Almond and Fig
Jan 11, 20193 min read
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...
Almond and Fig
Jan 7, 20191 min read
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