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Ruby Summer Salad
The strawberries and watermelon are at their peek in the summer. They are so sweet and delicious. So we are going summer strong with one...
Almond and Fig
Aug 20, 20192 min read
Fattoush Salad with a Mint Sumac Dressing
Fattoush is a “bread salad,” something like the Italian Panzanella, using stale or a day old bread. Fattoush salad is consumed all over...
Almond and Fig
Aug 7, 20192 min read
Tita's Famous Misalwa مسلوعه
Everything my TITA (grandma) makes is my favorite ok minus the stuffed lamb liver.. She loves to cook and feed everyone, no one ever goes...
Almond and Fig
Jul 30, 20194 min read
Coleslaw with Yogurt & "Ayran" Dressing
The origin of the term “Coleslaw” comes from the Dutch word, koolsla, which literally meant “Cabbage Salad.” Dressings for this cabbage...
Almond and Fig
Jul 18, 20193 min read
Tamarind, Honey & Ginger BBQ Sauce
Tamarind, 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 Fig
Jul 9, 20192 min read
Vegetables & Herbs Stuffed Grape Leaves
Every time I make stuffed grape leaves I am reminded of home back in Palestine. It was always at the beginning of spring and summer where...
Almond and Fig
Jun 29, 20195 min read
Blueberry Kale Salad With Sumac Dressing
Super excited that my local farmers market opened and can’t wait for all the local produce to start rolling in. It takes time to grow...
Almond and Fig
Jun 19, 20192 min read
Spring Ma'loubeh "Upside Down"
Ma’loubeh is a very popular one pot Levantine dish that layers both rice, vegetables and meat creating a savory like cake once the pot is...
Almond and Fig
May 14, 20192 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)....
Almond and Fig
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...
Almond and Fig
Apr 8, 20193 min read
Spring Green Labaneh Dip
Keeping 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 Fig
Mar 12, 20191 min read
Palestinian Swiss Chard and Lentil Soup with Lemons and Pomegranates
Hearty soups or simple stews like this soup of Swiss chard and lentils are a staple in most Palestinians and Arab homes in the winter...
Almond and Fig
Feb 18, 20192 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...
Almond and Fig
Jan 15, 20192 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...
Almond and Fig
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...
Almond and Fig
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...
Almond and Fig
Nov 14, 20182 min read
Fall Dukkah Blend
Dukkah 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 Fig
Nov 8, 20183 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...
Almond and Fig
Nov 8, 20182 min read
Pumpkin Fall Granola
Fall 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 Fig
Oct 18, 20182 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,...
Almond and Fig
Oct 11, 20182 min read
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