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…
snacks
Palmier
Palmier hearts are the 3 ingredient, easy and sweet way to make a light and crispy cookie that can be rolled traditionally as an ear-shape, or here as an adorable heart! Palmier are made from puff pastry, so they are light, flaky and have a really nice crisp on the outside. These cookies are said…
Rice Krispie Treats
Rice Krispie Treats, in the most perfect, buttery, gooey recipe, whip up in minutes and can be made into any shape or color for any occasion! Rice Krispie Treats are a childhood favorite for some many people! I used to love them…and still do! They were so easy to make. I would stand with my…
Beef and Raisin Empanadas
Beef and Raisin Empanadas are such a great snack for the kids and delicious enough for adults! Making the dough is so easy but honestly, sometimes it’s just easier to buy the ready made empanada dough. I do not usually find the dough in this size, usually its twice the size and I just make…
Maamoul Cookies
Maamoul cookies are your going to be your new delicious go to for no sugar added naturally sweet cookies Maamoul cookies are such a classic! No matter where you go in the Middle East, people know and love this cookie! Why you might ask!? Because it’s super simple and super delicious. Using only farina, flour,…
Zucchini Dip made with 4 ingredients
Zucchini Dip made with 4 ingredients is so simple and delicious and its the perfect way to get your toddler to eat vegetables. Years ago I went to a super cute Lebanese/Syrian cafe that served really good Middle Eastern food in a fun original way. There was fun art on the wall and great arabic calligraphy throughout…
Turkey Shawerma Nuggets
Turkey Shawerma nuggets add spice and flavor to the basic original! Okay okay, I know what you’re thinking. Shawarma by its nature means sliced so a shawarma nugget is basically an oxymoron. But, luckily for us, the culinary world is a creative space and there are no food police so technically I can do what…
Syrian Cheese pizza
syrian cheese pizza is so good you may eat the entire thing yourself! Plus, it’s so easy to make, you actually can! I know I know it’s been a long time and I really missed photographing and writing. I did some photographing actually but not so much the writing. It’s been a rough and tough…
Muhammara pull apart wreath
Muhammara pull apart wreath is doughy flavor punchegoodness in 5 minutes! This dish looks so impressive and looks so difficult to make but it’s actually super easy! I did semi cheat though (didn’t make my own dough and used already made muhamamra) BUTT the idea is that the technique is what looks impressive and…