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…
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Rice Pudding- Ruz ib Haleeb Recipe
My first attempt at Rice Pudding- Ruz ib Haleeb Recipe was a complete success and I am so happy to bring it to you today! My mom did let me know that I did love this sweet decadent treat very much as a child. As an adult, I swore it off because of the
Roasted Delicata Squash & Couscous Salad
One of my favorite things about fall is the cool air that allows for slow roasting in my kitchen! A few weekends ago, my family and I spent the day at the Birmingham farmer’s market. We picked up a ton of beautiful squash and I set out to making some new dishes! One of favorite…
Banana Oat Nut Muffins
School has just begun and with a new school year comes excitement, nerves and the common ‘what’s for breakfast?’ question. Because mornings are often the busiest part of the day, I love to create breakfasts that can be enjoyed on the go. These banana
Candied Pecans
Is it just me or did this year fly by? I mean, 2015 will be over in just a few short weeks! But before we can celebrate the new year, we need to gift our friends and neighbors these delicious candied pecans! Who doesn’t love a sweet, nutty, candied nut? And as a gift? The…
Mushroom Risotto with Crunchy Kale
I’ll be honest, I hadn’t tried risotto until a few months ago, when it was the only options I liked at a restaurant. It was a seafood risotto, that was creamy, rich and packed with layers of flavor. I set out to make my own risotto at home and learned from none other than Chef…
White Bean and Chicken Chili
After a wonderful Thanksgiving break with my family in Michigan, I am glad that I am back home and back on track with my recipe schedule! This recipe was suggested by an Amanda’s Plate reader on Facebook! I had seen
Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
The turkey definitely takes the main stage on the Thanksgiving table. But the sides are just important! It is important to have balance and have some light sides to balance
Rosemary Roasted Carrots
During the 100th episode of MasterChef, I was the first round draft pick to join Nick Nappi’s team. We set out to create a menu to celebrate this huge milestone. The guests of honor included previous MasterChef contestants, restaurateurs, and food bloggers! Our menu consisted of an appetizer of oysters and caviar (so fancy!) and our…
Cranberry Apple Scones
You may have noticed the Noosa spoon decoder game on Twitter and Facebook. The object, is to use the back on your spoon to reflect the message! Grab a spoon and tell me what this says: There’s some buzz circulating about this foundational flavor. #DecoderSpoon pic.twitter.com/8bJHa815tL — noosa yoghurt (@noosayoghurt) October 5, 2015
