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)…
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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…
Tomato Bulgar Pilaf
Tomato Bulgar Pilaf is a healthy and fun substitute to rice. This dish is so good I can eat it on its own. In fact, there is a famous Syrian dish that is this same pilaf but served with pieces of meat on top to make a full meal. So you can make this dish…
Potato Kofta
Potato Kofta is comfort food in finger food form. This is a classic appetizer that is basically mashed potatoes breaded and fried to crisp perfection. These are a staple party finger food item at my grandmothers table during special occasions. It’s traditionally served with a parsley lemon salad very similar to tabbouleh but without…
Tomato Bulgar salad aka Tablay
Tomato Bulgar Salad aka tablay or eech (pronounced “itch”) is a recipe that my mother learned from an Armenian friend when she was younger. This salad pairs so perfectly with meats and fish or just on its own. It’s flavors seem so complex, I couldn’t believe how easy it was to make. A lot…
Pumpkin Scones
Pumpkin Scones with Cinnamon Glaze are such a fun, yummy way to make this traditional pastry! With pumpkin season in full swing, you’ll love how easy and delicious it is to incorporate these into your holiday baking! Pumpkin scones are really tasty scones! I’m not sure how many of eat scones on the regular, but…
Fresh Corn Salad
Fresh Corn Salad with honey, cilantro, lime dressing is the perfect summer salad! It’s tangy, sweet and packs some heat! Fresh Corn Salad has been a great go-to for us this summer! It’s been a hit a barbecues and dinners! Our beloved Adam, Nadia’s little brother, made this dish for us and it was so…
Carrot Avocado Salad
Carrot Avocado Salad with Citrus Cumin Dressing is the best side dish you will ever try! The sweet carrots, creamy avocado and tangy lemon with cumin couldn’t go better together! Carrot Avocado Salad, oh how I love thee so! Roasted carrots are awesome plain to be fair, but once you add in the cumin as…
Apple Goat Cheese Pizza
Apple Goat Cheese Pizza is a light sweet and savory style pizza that is perfect for summer time! In fact, it’s so good, you’ll want to eat it all year round! I’ve been making Apple Goat Cheese Pizza for a long time now and I absolutely love it! I learned it from Cooking Light!…
Honey Raisin Couscous
Honey Raisin Couscous is the perfect side dish if you want something light, slightly sweet with a touch of tang! Couscous is very common in North African cuisine like Libyan, Tunisian and Moroccan food but not very common in Syria. Syrians are definitely more rice oriented while in those countries couscous is used in place…