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…
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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…
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…
Smoked Salmon Creamy Pasta
Smoked Salmon Creamy Pasta is a must if you love smoked salmon like I do. It has a rich smoked salmon flavor and comes together IN NO TIME! Reasons why this is on rotation at my house: It’s pasta and the kids never say no to pasta It has green peas so I feel good…
Salmon Dill Chowder
Salmon Dill Chowder is so rich and delicious and the best part is that it doesn’t call for any fancy ingredients. I’m a huge fan of a good clam chowder but have always been intimidated to try to make it. Just the idea of dealing with clams was a turn off for me. Enter salmon…
Feta Pearl Couscous Salad
Feta Pearl Couscous salad is literally summertime in a bowl. The cucumber and tomato combo along with the light but super flavorful dressing is screaming sunshine. Pearl Couscous is my absolute favorite couscous because of its perfect size which makes it fluffy, bouncy, chewy and all around yummy. Couscous is a staple in North African…
Spiced Chicken
Spiced Chicken is the perfect protein to add to your Meal Prep menu, salads or wraps. It’s packed with flavor and quick & easy to make! Spiced Chicken is super herby and spiced to perfection! It’s such an easy and flavorful way to make chicken. It works as a perfect protein option for when you’re…
Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Dolma, stuffed grape leaves, or yabra? Whichever title you give them, these rolled grape leaves stuffed with spiced meat and rice, drenched in a lemony broth take some work, but they are worth every minute of effort! Yabra, as we call it in Syria, is one of the most famous and highly regarded dishes. It…
Creamy Spinach Red Pepper Spaghetti
Creamy spinach red pepper spaghetti came together one today when I had no idea what to make. I literally opened my fridge, found these few ingredients and thought they would make an excellent creamy warm dish that would hit the spot. And that is exactly what they did. It hit the spot so well that…
Pumpkin Alfredo
Pumpkin Alfredo with Fettuccine, dare I say, is better than the original! It’s so creamy and rich, but not heavy! It’s easy to make and perfect for the season! Pumpkin Alfredo really surprised me. I don’t know why I thought it would be bland and boring, but it wasn’t! Upside, it gives you a warm…