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Sumac roasted chicken is tender, sweet, slightly sour, flavorful, and hands on time is very minimal. What is Sumac? I explain here in this post what sumac is and why I love Spice Brands sumac so much. But the jist of it is Sumac is derived from the Aramaic word “dark red” and is…
Syrian cheese pasta is the same cheese filling found in the ever so tasty cheese borak but tossed in spaghetti instead. It is what dreams are made of. Melty cheese, comfort food pasta, and a refreshing kick from the fresh parsley. What kind of cheese should I use? Traditionally its made with a combination of…
NO BAKE tahini chocolate cheesecake cupcakes are slightly sweet, slightly nutty, slightly salty, and perfectly crunchy and creamy. It tastes like a fluffy cloud with a Big Crunch. These mini tahini cheesecakes are creamy, slightly sweet, a little nutty from the tahini and perfectly crunchy from the crust. They are bite size perfect and the…
Ramadan with Saffron Road 2021 is such an exciting time of year for me. You’ve heard me discuss my love for the month of Ramadan many times before. This time of year is all about fasting and all about eating, ironically. Basically, from sunrise to sunset, its all about fasting, spiritual cleansing, being mindful, and…
Mamool date cookies are a traditional Middle Eastern cookie that are always made in abundance around the holidays. Special moulds are used to create beautiful patterns on top of each cookie. The different spellings of maamoul cookie mamool maamool maamoul ma’moul Doesn’t matter how you spell it, it’s all the same delicious cookie. Are there…
Lentil Soup – Nadia’s edition is the way my mom taught me how and it is SO DELICIOUS and so nutritional. Important steps to consider when making lentil soup A lot of the flavor comes from the onion and carrots that are used and its important to release the flavors of those vegetables by sautéing…
Caramel oatmeal cookies are so crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside and the caramel adds the perfect amount of texture. Top it off with a sprinkle of sea salt and you’re in for a treat. I’m always trying to find ways to add oatmeal to my kids diet. Only Dia enjoys eating oatmeal…
