Focaccia is an Italian Flatbread. It is a yeasted dough and can include many flavor profiles, such as rosemary garlic, olive and tomato, and my take– a habanero cheddar. This recipe is made using Cabot Habanero Cheddar. I especially love the little zing of heat in this recipe. It is perfect with the sweet cherry…
Appetizers
Healthy Vegetable Dip
Does anyone else love munching on fresh vegetables throughout the day? It is so much easier to just graze throughout the day, than to sit down for a full meal with the little bear crawling around. When creating this recipe, I wanted a healthy vegetable dip that was easy to make but did not compromise…
Lentils: The Easy Soul Food + Lentil Kibbeh Recipe
Some of my favorite dishes are made with lentils. From soups and stews to mujadara. Lebanese cuisine has many dishes that feature lentils. Lentils are protein packed soul food.
Lebanese Spinach Pies Fatayar
I have the fondest memories of warm dough filled with spinach and onions coming out of my mother and grandmothers ovens. These tasty savory pastries are called Fatayar, a Lebanese favorite. fah-TIE-ahr, in Arabic refers to any savory small bundle of dough with a filling. Some fatayar are filled with meat (I will share that…
How To Make an Epic Cheeseboard
Homemade Sourdough Loaf
Hussein loves bread and always prefers bakery fresh bread to anything in a plastic bag in the supermarket. I’ve made quick, no-knead loafs with yeast before but really wanted to try my hand at sourdough. Many of my blogger friends had posted about Artisan Sourdough Made Simple by Emilie Raffa. I ordered the book and…
Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom Gravy
Mashed potatoes are essential for Thanksgiving and as important as the turkey. There are so many ways to mash and season your potatoes. I like this Mashed Potato and Mushroom gravy Recipe best, as it is the perfect texture and creaminess. I use chives, lots of butter and heavy cream, salt and pepper for seasoning and…
Citrus Spiced Cranberry Sauce
I L-O-V-E cranberry sauce. But not that stuff that comes out of metal jar. Yes, I know they organic cranberry sauce in cans but it is not as good as homemade. This recipe is super easy to make and can be done two days in advance (I wouldn’t go longer, because we are making fresh…
Avocado Hummus and Zaatar Chips
I absolutely love hummus. It is a staple in our home and kitchen and I have shared many different variations of this smashed chickpea dip! My super smooth hummus is a favorite. This recipe is for my avocado hummus and zaatar chips recipe. I love making big batches of my hummus and keeping it in an…
Mango Quinoa Tabbouleh
Mango Quinoa Tabbouleh is a modern take on a classic Lebanese salad. This flavor-packed dish makes for the perfect accompaniment to any meal. My family loves tabbouleh and it is a dish we often make together. My mom, sisters and I, would pick through bunches and bunches of parsley when making this for parties. I…
