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A Lebanese veggie turnover with spinach, parsley, cilantro and onion all wrapped in biscuit dough. A Middle Eastern classic that can be an entree or an appetizer.

Batata Harra is a twice cooked potato Lebanese dish flavored with olive oil, cilantro, chili paste, garlic and lime juice. Crispy on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside. Easy to make without specialized ingredients.

An easy version of a traditional Middle Eastern meat pie made with grass-fed beef, onions and a blend of common spices. Fatayer is an easy gateway to Middle Eastern cuisine.

Make this traditional Middle Eastern cuisine at home with an oven-roasted marinated chicken, chopped veggies and garlicky shawarma sauce wrapped in a fresh, hot tortilla.  Chicken Shawarma, a Lebanese classic street food. “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” -J.R.R. Tolkien Bonding over …

A bold, traditional Lebanese garlic sauce used in shawarma and other Lebanese BBQ recipes.  Easy to make in the food processor, whip up a large batch and enjoy Toum all month long. “I highly recommend the shawarma at Phoenicia Bakery” – Vince With those words uttered in our tiny hospital office, my path to Middle …

Warm up to this skinny version of creamy Tortellini Alfredo Soup and skip the guilt.  A roux adds to the creaminess and turkey meatballs round out this Italian-inspired dish. Our home has busy times and slower times.  It’s during the busy times that I really need an easy dinner solution.  Aside from take-out or straight-out-of-the-box …

An easy traditional peach cobbler with a cookie-like biscuit topping that perfectly complements sweet juicy peaches. Serve with vanilla ice cream and treat your family to an iconic American dessert. I am not much of a baker.  My parents made bread pudding a handful of times but that was about it. They were of that …

Maximize your small kitchen so that you may thrive in your tiny space.  Learn to love your kitchen no matter the size.  Organize and downsize, live simply and create with style. This post contains affiliate links for Amazon.  Thank you for supporting this blog. Living in a small 1954 bungalow has taught me a few …

A bold, robust roasted red pepper dip from the Middle East served with pita bread or pita chips. An easy vegetarian recipe made in the food processor in just 5 minutes. Put down the hummus and make some Muhammara. Muhammara is a roasted red pepper dip that originated from Aleppo, Syria but has spread to …

Welsh Rarebit is a robust cheese sauce made with a nutty roux, beer, sharp cheddar, mustard, worcestershire and a pinch of cayenne.  This cheesy goodness is drizzled over toasted bread and is traditional pub fare dating back to the 1700’s.  The original cheese toast. If you don’t want beer, just substitute wine or apple cider, easy! …