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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Almond and Fig
May 29, 20192 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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Almond and Fig
May 23, 20193 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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Almond and Fig
May 6, 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)....
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Almond and Fig
Apr 8, 20193 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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Almond and Fig
Apr 4, 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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Almond and Fig
Jan 15, 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...
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Almond and Fig
Jan 11, 20191 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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Almond and Fig
Jan 7, 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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Almond and Fig
Jan 7, 20192 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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Almond and Fig
Nov 14, 20182 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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Almond and Fig
Nov 8, 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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Almond and Fig
Oct 25, 20183 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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Almond and Fig
Oct 11, 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,...
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Almond and Fig
Apr 22, 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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Almond and Fig
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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Almond and Fig
Apr 17, 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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Almond and Fig
Apr 3, 20184 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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Almond and Fig
Feb 26, 20181 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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Almond and Fig
Feb 26, 20182 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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