Nothing is more Levantine than Hummus. The word literally translates to “chick peas” and I always laugh when I see it used for dips without chick peas such as lentil hummus or bean hummus. It’s very versatile and acts as a plain canvas when it comes to other flavors. Use this recipe as a basis and for variety’s sake, add …
Summer Herb Salad with Pita Crisps
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 …
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 …
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. …