My absolute favorite salad! Lemony, tangy and oh so simple and can be as elegant as the herbs you chop for it. In fact, you could also use whole leaves and they would have to be young and tender. This is a traditional Lebanese salad called “Fattoush”. Typically, it’s made as a starter and really complimentary to grilled foods. Growing …
Quinoa stuffed Cousa Squash
It’s been awhile since I shared a recipe and Summer is now around the corner. I wanted to share this beautiful photo that I took of some purple bells. Every time I look at them, they remind me of summer and beautiful days in the sun. Speaking of blooms, I saw these beauties at the market: the Trieste White Cousa …
Lentil and Onion Porridge
Spring is here and life is in full bloom. And when it comes to lunch, there is no match to a fresh, light meal. I find that the most satisfying meals are the ones full of different textures, flavors, and colors, filling the eyes before the stomach. Mealtime is slowly savored in a comfortable setting and never alone. This is …
Romano Beans in Olive Oil and Tomato sauce
I love Spring with its beautiful sun, crisp warming breeze and all the exciting local vegetables and fruits that I find at the market. My trips to Whole Foods are sort of like an excursion for me. I’m like a kid in front of mountains of candy and chocolate. My heart starts racing and I get this tingle in my …
Pistachio and fruit stuffed blinis
The only thought that came to mind as I looked at this pointy huge fruit is: “Don’t judge a fruit by its skin.” When my dad brought it in, I have to admit I was a little hesitant to unwrap it. It’s called “durian“, and the sight of it would deter you from buying it at the market, but I …
Matte – A relaxing drink!
If ever at a loss for what to snack on, I’ve got your solution right here. A practically zero calorie snack, that is filling, interactive and fun! “What’s the catch? ” You say. Well, let’s talk about the flavor of matte. It compares to its closest cousin: green tea, but has quite a lot more saponins which contribute to its …
Roasted Green Wheat with Artichoke hearts
Meet “Freekeh“, roasted green wheat with a delicious smokey flavor. I recently fell in love with this grain. Freekeh is pretty much a staple back home, and is usually cooked with vegetables and/or meats. The production of freekeh is highly proprietary and the techniques of turning green wheat into freekeh are usually kept as the family secret. As a child, …
Lentil Soup with Swiss chard and Sunchokes
Have you ever noticed how quiet the world becomes when it snows? I love watching these little flakes twirl around as they make their way down to the ground. I LOVE snow! It takes me back to childhood days. My mom would make these chewy delicious sesame caramels that she used to pour over fresh snow in beautiful golden rows. …
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