Mai Feb 15, 20212 minWinter Orange Caprese Salad with Basil Oil It’s a slightly sunny day in Chicago. A sunny day is desperately needed in the long winter months. Those who live in the Midwest know...
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 Nov 18, 20203 minPumpkin & Cranberry Moist CornbreadPumpkin Cranberry Cornbread so delicious for your Thanksgiving Table
Mai Nov 7, 20203 minMy Kids favorite Minestrone SoupMinestrone is a thick Italian soup made with vegetables, often with the addition of pasta or rice.
Mai Nov 1, 20203 minTeta's Carrot and Green Beans Pickles in Olive Oil Palestinian vegetable pickles in olive oil
Mai Oct 8, 20204 minBamieh bi el Zeit: Okra Stewed in Olive Oil Okra stew or in Arabic is called Bamieh is a traditional Palestinian stew. There are also other cooking variations found all throughout...
Mai Aug 27, 20203 minSummer Corn ChowderI am aware that I am sharing with you a soup recipe on a super hot summer day. But whenever life gets so busy, schedule changes and...
Mai Aug 21, 20204 minSo Many Things to Do with Summer MintSo many things to make with fresh and dried mint. Its such a refreshing and generous herb
Mai Aug 19, 20203 minMy Grandmothers Eggplant Salad Simple summer dishes made with locally grown produce and herbs
Mai Aug 2, 20202 minFire Roasted Corn with Sumac Garlic Aioli In Chicago sweet corn is one of the vegetables that truly captures the summer season. Summer corn is one of those things I don’t buy off...
Mai Jul 20, 20202 minSummer Tomatoes Maftoul Salad Similar to couscous of Morroco and mughrabieh of Lebanon the Palestinian version is called maftoul. Maftoul is made of bulgur wheat,...
Mai Jul 14, 20203 minMutabal Kousa: Summer Zucchini Salad A Summer cooling salad with fire charred zucchini, mint and yogurt.
Mai Jul 6, 20203 minGrilled Feta Cheese in Grape Vine Leaves with Olive Oil Grilled Grapes Grapevines are one of the most important trees in Palestine. It’s up there after the olives in agricultural value. In Arabic or in...
Almond and FigJul 2, 20202 minLabaneh Tabat (Labaneh Balls)Labaneh balls is just taking Labaneh a step further. It’s a lot more firm & drier than traditional Labaneh and often preserved in olive oil
Almond and FigJul 2, 20204 minLabaneh from scratch Labaneh is simply a plain yogurt that’s drained of its whey. It gets thick and creamy and makes a delicious spread.
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 FigApr 22, 20202 minTex Mex Chopped SaladWhen the earth laughs it gives flower blossoms and rainbow food. Today we are Celebrating this earth that we all have in common with a...
Almond and FigApr 6, 20202 minAlayet Bandoura.. Pan Seared TomatoesA delicious simple perfect as a side. Utilizes the season's best most delicious tomoatoes.