Simple Arabic Rice with Vermicelli is a basic rice recipe with a very special ingredient! It adds the most subtle flavor, yet you will never want to make plain rice ever again! Good old white rice…it goes well with almost everything, true. But, sometimes, it seems like it could just use a little something special…
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Baked Falafel Cupcakes with Pickled Vegetables & Tahini Yogurt Drizzle
Baked falafel cupcakes with pickled vegetables & tahini yogurt drizzle are a healthy, convenient and very cute way to serve and eat a traditional Middle Eastern favorite! Baked falafel cupcakes are clearly not traditional at all, but they are super cute and very easy to eat! Of course, I love the traditional fried, round version,…
Leek & Carrot Saute aka Barasia
Leek & carrot saute aka Barasia is a light and fresh vegetable medley that’s a one pan wonder and only requires two main ingredients! But from the taste you would never know! Barasia in Arabic means leeks. It is a popular dish in Syria, and from what I’ve heard many other countries in the…
Potato Thyme Gratin
Potato Thyme Gratin is the ultimate comfort food that is perfectly creamy and gooey cheesy with a simple little secret! This is another Yaseen dish that really hits the spot and of course he made it right in front of me, so quickly, I barely had time to photograph it! There is a secret ingredient…
Quick & Easy Eggplant Bell Pepper Dip
Quick & Easy Eggplant Bell Pepper Dip is a light and healthy way to switch up your dip routine with a roasted, tangy flavor and lots of crunch! This is such an easy eggplant bell pepper dip to make. I know how much that matters to most of us, whether you have the time or…
Carrot Salad with Tahini Honey Dressing
Carrot salad with tahini honey dressing is a quick and healthy dish with ribbons of carrot covered in creamy, sweet, tangy goodness! Carrots, the bunny’s favorite snack or is it? Either way, its one of ours! So, we’re presenting this carrot salad with tahini honey dressing ! Carrots are power house veggies and packed with…
Sweet Potato Crostini with Pomegranate Herbed Gorgonzola & Balsamic Glaze
sweet potato crostini with pomegranate herbed gorgonzola & balsamic glaze will be your new favorite party appetizer! It’s not only beautiful looking, it’s delicious and fun to eat! So around the holidays we’re always trying to think of fun, new ways to entertain, and what better way than with some really cute and fun…
Pomegranate Maple Sweet Potato Mash
Pomegranate maple sweet potato mash is an amazingly sweet addition to all your savory sides! It’s always good to break things up with a little sweetness! I love sweet potatoes! I eat them multiple times a week! They’re healthy, packed with a ton of nutrients and they’re super filling. In one medium potato, there is…
Zaatar Hasselback Potatoes
Zaatar Hasselback Potatoes look fancy and fabulous! But with only 3 ingredients, they’re seasoned, buttery and super quick & easy to make! I always love seeing hasselback potatoes. All the thin slices that make the potato look almost like a work of art! Like an accordion potato!….Ok, lemme stop. But those slices aren’t just for…
Zaatar Spiced Pomegranate Pistachio Stuffing
Zaatar Spiced Pomegranate Pistachio Stuffing adds a wonderful new flare to an age old Thanksgiving staple that you’re sure to love! Thanksgiving, hands down one of my favorite holidays on the planet! I’m a little sad as I write this, as we once had this amazing tradition where all our dearest friends and family would…