Mai Dec 31, 20202 minCranberry & Labaneh Crostini My grandmother growing up always ate sweet and savory things combined together. Flavors my young self didn’t really appreciate or...
Mai Dec 31, 20201 minHoliday Party Salad with Persimmons & PomegranatesThis salad combo hits all of my favorite flavor notes. Sweet, savory and tangy if I can accomplish this flavor profile in every meal I...
Mai Dec 22, 20203 minHoliday Hot Chocolate Chocolate drink so thick and delicious like drinking melted chocolate bars
Mai Dec 20, 20202 minPomegranate, Chocolate & Olive Oil CakeEach fall and winter in the Midwest, I anxiously await the arrival of pomegranates at the market. Growing up, we had a few pomegranate...
Mai Dec 15, 20202 minNaughty & Nice Truffles Making edible or homemade gifts for others is a rewarding way to express your love and gratitude. It is an experience that heightens the...
Mai Dec 12, 20203 minBroiled Lobster Tails with Lemon Saffron ButterMy family loves seafood - it's a weekly meal at our home. Although it's not always lobster tails, this is the holiday season and I want...
Mai Dec 6, 20203 minYansoon No chill Holiday Cookies words on the cookies: Eid in Arabic means Holiday, and Hub means love, everything else was too long to stamp lol A sugar cookie is such a...
Mai Nov 18, 20203 minPumpkin & Cranberry Moist CornbreadPumpkin Cranberry Cornbread so delicious for your Thanksgiving Table
Almond and FigMay 19, 20203 minAtayefAtayef are semolina pancakes like, usually filled with a mixture of sweet cheese, or nuts or left open-face filled with clotted cream and...
Almond and FigDec 24, 20192 minChristmas Dinner & Memories of BethlehemDespite 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 FigDec 23, 20192 minMy Mom's Spice CookiesIf I would leave one cookie for Santa it will be this fruit and spice cookie. It’s the flavors of my childhood it’s the smell we woke up...
Almond and FigDec 22, 20193 minBulgur & Herb Mahshi TomatoesDuring this busy and festive time of the year it's important to take time to think about what the holidays really mean. For many of us,...
Almond and FigDec 18, 20193 minEid Soup Scented with Mastic and Served with Kiftah MeatballsEid (or holiday soup) is the name that stuck around after my grandmother started making it on Christmas. After going to church on...
Almond and FigDec 14, 20194 minWhite Chocolate and Rose GhraybehMeet one of my all time favorite cookies “Ghraybeh”. No Christmas or any celebration is ever complete without these white as snow...
Almond and FigDec 11, 20193 minSfeeha Meat Pies; Holiday EditionSfeeha 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 FigDec 9, 20193 minMedjool Dates Stuffed with Pistachio Mastic PasteThe holiday season involves endless to-do lists, full calendars, everyone wants you to bake something, the neighbors expect a little...
Almond and FigDec 4, 20194 minWheat Berry Sweet Soup with Spices and Dried fruits "Burbara"Eid il-Burbara or Saint Barbara's Day (Arabic: عيد البربارة), is a holiday annually celebrated on December 4 among Middle Eastern...
Almond and FigNov 25, 20195 minPomegranate Citrus Glazed Turkey & all your turkey questions answeredEverything I learned about Thanksgiving food is from my wonderful mother in law. who patiently over the years cooked with me everything...
Almond and FigOct 19, 20192 minApple Cider Caramel No sugar addedSnacks are just so fun to prep. And let me tell you this snack is the perfect fall treat. I might of bought extra Apple cider by mistake...