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 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 Nov 1, 20203 minTeta's Carrot and Green Beans Pickles in Olive Oil Palestinian vegetable pickles in olive oil
Almond and FigMay 27, 20202 minPink Vinegar: With Chive BlossomsOur growing season in Chicago is short. spring doesn’t really start till April - May. And we don’t harvest anything till mid summer. But...
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...
Almond and FigOct 15, 20192 minApple Picklesfreshly picked midwestern Apples Savoring this fall season by quick pickling some of the sweet crispy apples. These briney sweet and...
Almond and FigOct 10, 20192 minSorrel Pistachio PestoSorrel is a very intersting plant. Because it falls between and herb and a green. It has a vibrant green color and bright lemony flavor...
Almond and FigAug 27, 20193 minQuick picklesMy 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 FigJul 9, 20192 minTamarind, Honey & Ginger BBQ SauceTamarind, and ginger BBQ sauce. I dream and reimagine flavors where East meets West. This BBQ sauce is so so good and has bold flavors...
Almond and FigJul 9, 20192 minOven Roasted Salmon with a Tamarind, Honey & Ginger BBQ SauceCooking salmon in the oven is so simple and so fast. It’s a great method to learn because once you do it once there is no going back....
Almond and FigMay 29, 20192 minRainbow Shrimp Spring RollsThis 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 FigMay 6, 20192 minCrispy Cauliflower Salad in a Tahini Lemon Sauce. Topped with a Fresh Cilantro Gremolata & HazelnutsOne 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 FigApr 13, 20193 minShawarma at HomeWeek two of #Aprilisforarabfood and all the talk about Arab street food. Got me reminiscing about all the shawarma I ate in Palestine....
Almond and FigApr 8, 20193 minFoul MudammasFoul 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 FigMar 13, 20191 minSpring Green Labaneh DipKeeping 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 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 FigNov 8, 20183 minFall Dukkah BlendDukkah or as the Gazans call it Dugga. Is a blend of spices, grains, legumes, nuts, and sometimes herbs. It zaatar’s first cousin. Dukkah...
Almond and FigOct 18, 20182 minPumpkin Fall GranolaFall is so pretty in Chicago, the leaves are changing colors. Red, orange yellow and purple all over the place. This crisp cool weather...
Almond and FigOct 11, 20182 minTurnip the Beet: pink picklesI love love pickles especially these pink pickles!!!! The pickles get their pink hue from the beets. Turnip and beet pickles are crunchy,...