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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...

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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...

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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...

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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)....

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May 6, 20192 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...

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Apr 8, 20193 min read

Hashweh; An Arab Stuffing. A must learn recipe

Hashweh in Arabic means stuffing. We can’t tell you all about the stuffed vegetables and cuts of meats without telling you about my...

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Apr 4, 20193 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...

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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...

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Jan 11, 20191 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...

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Jan 7, 20191 min read

Citrus Arugula and Beets Salad with Pistachios, Ricotta and Sumac

This is a hearty refreshing salad that will help beat the winter blues. Its bursting with bright fresh flavors and beautiful colors. It...

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Jan 7, 20192 min read

Delicious Cream Corn. A Must on my Thanksgiving Table

Who doesn't love Sweet corn, but sweet corn simmered with milk, butter and herbs, now that’s a whole new story. So Skip the canned cream...

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Nov 14, 20182 min read

Roasted Acorn squash with Dukkah drizzled with a tahini parsley sauce

The intense rich flavor in the dukkah works so well with the creamy and sweet roasted acorn squash. The toasted nuts, the smoky, complex...

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Nov 8, 20182 min read

Speedy baked Meat & Beets Sambousek

These savory and crunchy pies are super delicious and versatile. You will often find them part of the appetizers or mezze table at homes...

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Oct 25, 20183 min read

Turnip the Beet: pink pickles

I love love pickles especially these pink pickles!!!! The pickles get their pink hue from the beets. Turnip and beet pickles are crunchy,...

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Oct 11, 20182 min read

How to build a delicious Mezze Platter

Mezze is often served in small plates that could be passed around just like tapas. Mezze or appetizers in my opinion best expresses the...

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Apr 22, 20182 min read

How to build an amazing Mezze Platter

delicious appetizers served family style. its a fun dining experience for the meat loves and vegetarians alike. There is something for every

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Apr 22, 20182 min read

Fire Roasted Baba Ghanouj with Tomatoes

This is my grandmother's smoked tomato Baba Ghanouj. This is similar to the traditional Baba Ghanouj but instead of tahini you add...

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Apr 17, 20182 min read

Creamiest Hummus

Hummus in Arabic literally means chickpeas. The word hummus describes the legume itself. Hummus is a staple in homes all over the Middle...

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Apr 3, 20184 min read

Warm dandelion salad

Warm salad is a thing :) sautéed dandelion greens with caramelized onions, pomegranate-molasses, sprinkled with Lemon juice, olive oil...

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Feb 26, 20181 min read

Jeweled smoked rice

When the humble rice goes Hollywood. Where are the paparazzi !!! This Rice should not just be a side dish but the star. Smoked basmati...

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Feb 26, 20182 min read