Tahini Tomato Sumac salad is so creamy and refreshing with the perfect tang from the sumac that hits your taste buds just right and immediately makes you think of summertime. What is Sumac and where does it grow? Sumac is derived from the Aramaic word which means “dark red”. The spice is from a red…
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Tahini Sea Salt Medjool Dates
Tahini Sea Salt Medjool Dates are, be warned, extremely addicting. Because there are only 3 ingredients here; Medjool dates, tahini, and sea salt you need to make sure you’re using quality ingredients. Medjool dates are considered the king of dates because of their size and sweetness. In North Africa and Middle Eastern desert there are…
Turkish coffee chocolate truffle
Turkish coffee chocolate truffle is the perfect melt in your mouth taste of rich Turkish coffee with dark chocolate truffle. The best part is you can make it at home with as little as 3 ingredients. You can basically achieve success with 4 ingredients and 5 steps: Chocolate: You have to use bakers chocolate which is…
One sheet roasted tomato pasta
One sheet roasted red pepper pasta went viral on the internet and I had to jump on board to see if it lived up to the hype. And yes, I will be making this over and over and over again. Prep takes less than 10 minutes and then it gets tossed in all together. I…
Meatballs with parsley gravy
Meatballs with parsley gravy were inspired by Ikeas Swedish meatballs. While they’re real good, very tasty and easy to make I cannot claim they are exactly like Ikeas. I first posted this recipe here on the Voice. Check out my community meals made easy on the voice for more simple and easy meals. I…
NO BAKE biscoff cheesecake
No BAKE Biscoff cheesecake is going to be the best thing that happened to your life. It’s DELICIOUS and SO EASY. It’s so easy I can’t even take credit when people thank me for making it. I feel as though I didn’t put in enough work to be able to claim credit because it’s THAT…
Salmon dill patties
Salmon dill patties are what I like to make, not necessarily for dinner, but more of a snack or lunch. I pack a few in Tupperware and take it with me to the kids soccer practice or the park etc and they can eat it right afterwards. It’s healthy, easy, and filling which as you…
Syrian fritters
Syrian fritters are so addicting, easy to make, full of vegetables and most importantly full of flavor. They’re perfectly crunchy on the outside and full of warm flavor on the inside. Can I use other vegetables? Yes, you definitely can. Try potatoes, butternut squash, or even cauliflower. When is this traditionally served? Is it a…
My moms cheesecake
My moms cheesecake is a special recipe for me. Not only because it’s extremely delicious but it was the first “American” recipe my Syrian mom learned when she arrived in the US. Since she learned it, she’s made it hundreds of times. Aside from syrian grape leaves and tabbouleh salad, my mom is also famous…
Spinach Pesto Pasta
Spinach Pesto pasta taste nothing like you imagine it to taste like. If someone told me to toss pasta in basically a ton of spinach I would be like “hmm how great can this taste”, but trust me! I first wrote this recipe on the VOICE. WHY DO I THINK IT’S SO AMAZING? First,…