This freekeh recipe for pilaf is savory and nutty and a perfect side dish for any main course. You may even find you prefer it to rice. This freekeh recipe for pilaf is a great change from rice. Though I love rice, this smoky greenish grain is an awesome change. Maybe you haven’t heard of …
There are lots of Chicken Shawarma recipes. And that’s OK because this is one that can be adapted to your own personal taste. More garlic, or lemon, or perhaps less pepper, just enjoy and make it your own! Chicken Shawarma just might be the original lemon pepper chicken. This delicious Middle Eastern dish is made …
Love recipes with za’atar? This za’atar chicken is grilled, laid on a bed of chickpeas, topped with a za’atar sauce and placed on grilled na’an or pita bread. It is good! Really good! I love recipes with za’atar which means this za’atar chicken is right up my alley. Middle Eastern recipes are some of my faves …
This simple recipe for pita bread is totally perfect. Puffy and beautiful, this pita bread can easily be baked in your own oven. Straight from a famous Israeli restaurant in Philly, this recipe for pita bread is so worth it. If you have never made bread, this is a very simple way to learn the …
This REAL HUMMUS recipe with tahini is made from dried chickpeas. It is addictive and delicious. It converts hummus haters. It spreads like frosting and is silky smooth. It might even be better than frosting. Make this now! In my mind there are three kinds of hummus. There is the kind you buy. There is …
I admit it. I don’t really like chickpeas. I like hummus but only freshly made hummus. The Jerusalem cookbook’s recipe is fabulous; smooth and silky, creamy and luscious and reminds me of nothing that comes out of a container here. And I love dipping pita into hummus. But truth be told I never even liked …
Assorted Meze Dig In! Mezze, tapas, hors D’oeuvres, appetizers – all are meant to whet your appetite. Frankly, they are often my favorite part of the meal. A good restaurant or host knows that these set the tone for what’s ahead. The better, more exciting they are lets the diner anticipate …
Kadaif is actually shredded pastry. It bakes into a crispy topping that covers a couscous crust topped with a delicious cheese filling. This honey type cheesecake is unusual and tastes divine! St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone. I did not see a rainbow or find a pot of gold. However, I did make a …