Very rarely does my husband, Hussein ask for a salad for dinner. He is not picky, per se, but doesn’t like ‘diet food’ or cereal for dinner (yes, I sometimes have a bowl of cereal for dinner :P). I first made this dish two years ago, during a super hot stretch of summer. We…
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Zucchini Cakes with Herb Dipping Sauce
I love zucchini, but I feel that it must be transformed somehow. Zucchini fries, little zucchini medallions with mozzarella, zucchini bread (my mom was sneaky like so many moms are about vegetables) or zucchini cakes! Zucchini is currently in season, as demonstrated by the monster piles of zucchini I found at the Farmer’s Market. I brought…
Spring Salad with Tobys Chunky Feta
May is National Salad Month! A perfect reason to combine all of springs delicious vegetables, eat some greens and top it off with a delicious dressing. Which led me to created this crisp, filling Spring Salad with Toby’s Feta Ranch Dressing! I was introduced to Toby’s recently and have been enjoying it since. The chunky…
Fiesta Chopped Salad
I am very much enjoying all of summers succulent fruit and vegetables. I have been fortunate enough to be able to go to many local farmers markets and buy the freshest of this seasons harvest. As I looked at my fridge and pantry looking for inspiration for dinner, I decided I need to use as…
Lebanese Tabouli Recipe
Tabouli is a Middle Eastern dish that originated in the mountains of Lebanon and Syria. It is generally served cold, as part of a mezze platter. I love make a large bowl of tabouli and enjoying it on a picnic during the hot summer months. Seattle has experienced a bit of a heat wave over…
Mango Arugula Salad
Looking for a delicious summer salad? This mango arugula salad topped with cilantro lime vinaigrette is a must! The sweetness of the mangoes and tomatoes compliments the peppery flavor of the arugula so well. Want to make this a meal? Top with your favorite grilled chicken or shrimp! Here is the recipe: Ingredients:…
LA Bistro copy cat recipe
If you live in Dearborn, Michigan you have probably been to LA Bistro at least once.. a week! They have many delicious dishes including “New Born Beef”, which I have recreated. During the month of Ramadan (Muslim Holy month in which we fast from sunrise to sunset), I like to prepare the ingredients ahead of…
