One Pot Sweet Rice and Chicken is most similar to a paella with a sweeter kick and much easier to make. You really just need a handful of ingredients to make this dish. Like most of the dishes I make, if you don’t have an ingredient or two, it’s not that big of a deal….
Entrees
Apricot Chicken
Apricot Chicken is a simple dish that’s sweet and savory and that sweet apricot flavor is the perfect compliment to a summer dinner! Apricot chicken is really easy to make! And as you all know, that’s what we like and appreciate in Sweet Pillar Food world! Since summer is here, we always like to get…
Bulgur Zucchini Pilaf
Bulgur Zucchini Pilaf with Garlic Cilantro Ground Beef is a perfect go to dish when you want delicious flavor in a light yet filling meal. It’s definitely made on the regular in my house! Bulgur Zucchini Pilaf, a dish that I have favored since I was a kid. I eat it all the time. It’s…
Quinoa Crusted Chicken
Quinoa crusted chicken is a healthier, yummier version of the usual breaded chicken. Plus, the quinoa makes for a better texture! Why does breaded chicken get all the love!? Quinoa crusted chicken has been my breaded chicken replacement. Breaded chicken goes great with dishes like chicken parmesan and chicken tenders/nuggets. But, that can often time…
Steak with Mushroom Sauce
Steak with mushroom sauce is so rich in flavor (if you are okay with mushrooms) and comes together in less than a half hour. First of all, the mushroom sauce in this dish is everything. It’s so full of flavor from the mushrooms and the meat all cooking together. We love mushrooms over here as…
Bechamel Pasta
Béchamel Pasta is a very classic dish in many parts of the Arab world, but it is understood that Egyptians make some of the best behamel dishes in the region. In fact, there are endless numbers of Egyptian béchamel dishes, from what I hear. I have family members that make some of the best béchamel…
Eggplant “Upside Down” Rice Cake- aka Ma’loubay
Eggplant “Upside Down” Rice Cake is a deliciously spiced, savory dish known by its Arabic name Ma’loubay, meaning upside down. This is because of the way you flip it like a cake to serve! Eggplant “Upside Down” Rice Cake is one of my favorite dishes! I’ve loved it since I was kid and still request…
Fast & Feast: So What Should We Eat!? Part 1
During the month of Ramadan we fast all day and feast at night! One of the most common struggles isn’t just the hunger, but what to make when you actually can eat! Check in every Monday for what Nadia and I are making for the week! Click the photos below! As you may or may…
Chicken and Seafood Paella
Chicken and Seafood Paella is your answer to the many paellas out there that are so intimidating to make and/or you don’t eat chorizo. Do not fear, your paella answers are here! Paella is one of the few rice dishes that cooks uncovered. My instinct kept making me grab the lid and try to…
Spaghetti with yogurt and garlic sauce
Spaghetti with yogurt and garlic sauce is the fastest entree you can put together! This is a classic Syrian dish even though pasta is not stereotypical Syrian ingredient. There is nothing I do not love about this dish; the crunchy pine nuts, the creamy yogurt garlic sauce, or just the way it all comes together…