April 2, 2012

Curry powder is not one spice but several spices blended together to make a spice mix.  Most...

January 11, 2012

Eggplant is a go-to ingredient for me. It is such a versatile food and can be used in almost any...

January 4, 2012
tabbouleh

This colorful tabbouleh with sun dried tomatoes and roasted red peppers is a feast for the eyes....

October 30, 2011
stew

It's that time of year when we crave comforting foods.  I turn usually turn to stews...

October 27, 2011
pumpkin

Indian fried pumpkin is a fragrant and delicious dish to warm you up on a cool fall evening. ...

October 17, 2011
eggplants

Baba ghanoush is a super simple Mediterranean dip/condiment/spread that you should definitely know...

September 26, 2011
fresh figs

Figs are one of my favorite discoveries. After living on the Mediterranean for almost a year, both...

September 7, 2011
pomegranate

In my earlier post, I shared a super simple recipe for pomegranate molasses - a thick sweet-tart...

September 4, 2011

Tastes like a falafel, but eats like a burger.

August 31, 2011
falafel

Falafel, fried or baked chickpea cakes, are a traditional Middle Eastern favorite. With a wide...

August 31, 2011
pomegranate

Pomegranat Molasses seems to be cropping up everywhere these days - from cocktails to appetizers,...

August 28, 2011
preserved lemons

Ever wondered how to preserve lemons? Or how to use them? This Morrocan staple is relatively quick...

August 21, 2011
spicy eggplant

I don't know about you, but I've been waiting for eggplant to be in season since what feels...

August 20, 2011
mint leaves

Considered by some to be an invasive garden pest, mint is one of my all-time favorite herbs. Cool...

August 18, 2011
baklava phyllo dessert

Like many, I thought that gluten free phyllo dough was simply a myth - an unattainable pastry dough...

August 11, 2011
hummus

Since you loved my previous post on different hummus recipes, I decided to do another round up of...

August 8, 2011
falafel

What better way to celebrate the end of summer than with allergy friendly meals? These amazing...

August 1, 2011
kebabs

Kebabs are an easy outdoor summer meal.  When making kebabs, the first thing you should do is...

July 30, 2011
cumin seeds

Cumin, a seed from the parlsey family, is the second most popular spice in the world -- after black...

July 28, 2011
hummus

Hummus is an easy dip that can be made year round with the help of a food processor or blender (or...

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