Pearl barley soup is a hearty warm cozy soup that is also full of nutrition. I felt so accomplished as a parent when all three kids finished their plate AND asked for more. If you enjoyed this soup, you might also like this Libyan soupor this phenomenal zucchini soup, my favorite salmon chowder , or…
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Almond stained glass sugar cookie
Almond stained glass sugar cookies are so much easier to make than I anticipated! It’s basically a sugar cookie with the middle cut out, filled with hard candy that melts while baking and it creates a very fun looking stained glass window display. I first saw this on Sallys Baking Addiction and I fell in love…
Thanksgiving decor
I don’t usually post non recipes but I feel so accomplished with this overhead floral arrangement that I just had to share! I’m all about meals made easy and decor made easy excites me just as much to be honest. Big bank for your time is what is important for me because time is a…
Pumpkin Pie bars
Pumpkin Pie bars are so delicious to make and the best part is I dont feel guilty digging into these delicious treats because they’re made from good stuff! I first saw these on my friend Pamela Salzmans page and she raved about them so much I thought I had to try them. Dream bars and…
Pomegranate Lamb Shanks
Pomegranate Lamb shanks will be on your dinner table at least once a week I guarantee it. Even for those of you that are hesitant to try lamb, this will wow you too. I usually make my lamb shanks one way and while they are delicious the way I make them, I was excited to…
Cardamom Baklava
Cardamom Baklava is baklava next level. The beauty of baklava is to have a combination of textures and flavors. Layers of crunchy filo dough but also rich sweet syrup drenched filo dough. Crunch also from the spiced nuts while chewy from the bottom filo dough layers soaking up all the goodness. Baklava is not a…
Beef Shawerma
Beef Shawarma platters are so fun to spice up the traditional sandwich and make it your own. This particular recipe is going to blow you away! Just a handful of spices that you probably already have in your pantry will bring a traditional middle eastern dish right to your table. Traditional shawarma Traditional shawarma is…
Spicy Potatoes with lemon and herbs
Spicy potatoes with lemon and herbs is so delicious and easy to make. It’s got a great kick to it with a deep flavor profile that’s so unique yet so comforting at the same time. I saw this recipe first in Sami Tamimi & Tara Wigleys book Falastin and was immediately drawn to it because a)…
Hummus
Hummus is such a staple throughout the Middle East, they actually sell it in plastic bags not containers. There is no time to package and keep up with the demand if each one had to be invidivually packaged. There are a ton of variations of hummus lately. From beet hummus, to chocolate hummus, to…
Shrimp Biryani
Shrimp Biryani is a delicate dish that is full of fragrant rice and tons of flavor yet despite all the flavors it manages to not feel overwhelming. What I love about this shrimp biryani version is that it has a hint of sweetness with a little kick. Who invented biryani? Apparently the word Biryani is…