Almond and FigFeb 1, 20193 minWinter Chili with Red WineNothing screams a winter meal to me like a pot of hearty chili simmering on the stove. Its a meal I like to prepare and have ready for...
Almond and FigJan 30, 20192 minHomemade Chicken StockMaking homemade stock is so rewarding not only you have the most moist and delicious chicken, but it is so much better than anything you...
Almond and FigJan 15, 20192 minTurmeric Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Tahini Sumac CremaYou 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 FigJan 11, 20191 minHummus Bowl with Kiftah MeatballsThere 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 FigJan 11, 20193 minKiftah; herb & spice seasoned minced meatThis 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 FigDec 19, 20183 minBeer and Tomatoes Braised Chicken TacosDuring the busy holiday season I like to make meals that are delicious but also very easy to make. This is a great recipe to have on hand...
Almond and FigAug 8, 20184 minBBQ Sauce with Palestinian Flavors: Pomegranate Molasses, Thyme and SumacI am not usually a fan of bbq sauces, they are either too sweet or too vinegary you know the kind that opens up your nostrils as you open...
Mai Aug 3, 20184 minCherry Kebab~ a dish I dedicate to my Grandmother Tita Um KustaIn honor of my grandmother, my Armenian great grandparents, and our visit to the Armenian quarter in Jerusalem (story saved under...
Almond and FigMay 24, 20182 minRainbow veggies & chicken stir fryStir fry is one of my family’s favorite weeknight meals. It’s a great way to clean out the fridge and it feels so good to serve your...
Almond and FigFeb 26, 20182 minJeweled smoked riceWhen the humble rice goes Hollywood. Where are the paparazzi !!! This Rice should not just be a side dish but the star. Smoked basmati...
Almond and FigFeb 26, 20181 minLentil pilaf with pomegranate molasses & roasted carrots1½ cups French green lentils, rinsed and picked over 1 small yellow onion, quartered 1 large bay leaf sea salt and freshly ground black...
Almond and FigFeb 8, 20182 minShrimp & grilled vegetables lemon OrzoIngredients For the marinade: 5 cloves garlic, zested Zest and Juice of two lemons 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper red pepper flakes...
Almond and FigFeb 3, 20181 minRed Lentil SoupServes 8 Ingredients: 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 large sweet potato peeled and diced 1 large carrot, diced 1 parsnip peeled and diced 2...