Now that this post is well under way, I just realized that my sister-in-law is right! She complained last time that she can’t make any of these recipes since they all have been including nuts in one form or another. See, she’s allergic to …well.. a lot of things, including nuts, which happen to be my favorites. Oops! So sorry …
Red Wheat Berries with Raisins and Nuts
I have a confession to make. I’ve been “trying” to lose my baby weight now for a whole year (that is after the second baby) and it seems to want to stick around. I have read and watched and researched all that needs to be known about the subject, in the hopes that I would start shedding it magically without …
Quinoa and Pomegranate stuffed Italian Eggplant
The world in the eyes of a toddler is a fascinating place. If ever you need a new point of view, just have a conversation with a three-year-old. The sparkle in their eyes, the constant smile, the excitement about even putting the toys away is simply enchanting. I always thought that the best time in a toddler’s life is when …
Savory Wild Oregano Pie with Walnuts
Man’oushe is really the appropriate word used in the Eastern Mediterranean and it is the cornerstone of a Lebanese breakfast. As popular a street food as it is a homemade item, it is topped with a variety of different foods such as cheeses like Kashkaval or Bulgarian, meats with pine nuts, vegetables, pepper pastes and many others. In my house, …
Spiced Chicken and Brown Basmati Rice with nuts
The weather is great and it’s been a very busy two weeks and this post should have gone out about 10 days ago. Phew! I finally get a chance to sit down and share with you this tasty treat. I think I should just call this dish “Nuts with Chicken and Rice”. I love this recipe so much and I …
Grilled Eggplant Salad
Any mention of eggplant conjures up memories of a beige-looking plop on a plate. Often, this was our lunch at school – for what seems an eternity ago- the ‘Saint Famille’ boarding school. For a seven-year-old (me) and a six-year-old (my brother)- two very picky eaters at the time (that fact remains accurate for my brother to this day), it …
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 …