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Perfect lentils

Perfect lentils

Having lentils on hand is important in my household. My husband and I eat a mostly plant-based diet, so we need the good protein and carbs. They are great for tossing into a salad for a hearty and textured meal, kushary is a staple comfort […]

Mango Black Bean Salad

Mango Black Bean Salad

This mango black bean salad is a delicious and refreshing side to add to any Southwest or Mexican themed meal. The sweet and juicy mangoes paired with the lime and cilantro add a burst of flavor to the black beans and corn. I also add peppers, red […]

Egyptian Falafel, the best recipe out there (t’aamiya)

Egyptian Falafel, the best recipe out there (t’aamiya)

It has been a frequent complaint when we go out to eat at Middle Eastern restaurants: “they just don’t make falafel like they do back in Egypt.” We have tried countless places, and although it still may taste good, it doesn’t ever taste the same. Oh, […]

Orange Coconut Cake

Orange Coconut Cake

My maternal grandmother (Teta) made an incredible orange coconut cake. Sweet, moist, and fluffy, the old recipe sitting in my mother’s tattered red leather bound book, brought back nostalgic memories to my mother as she touched its pages. She read through the fading blue ink […]

Easy Bruschetta (tomato basil)

Easy Bruschetta (tomato basil)

Bruschetta has lately become one of my favorite appetizers and sides to share for dinner parties or casual gatherings. It is easy, healthy, delicious, and serves beautifully as an hors d’oeuvre (or an appetizer if you want to keep it ‘cas’). I make my bruschetta with […]

Kunafah bil Kishtah (shredded phyllo with pastry cream)

Kunafah bil Kishtah (shredded phyllo with pastry cream)

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Savory Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Savory Roasted Sweet Potatoes

These savory sweet potatoes are a quick and easy side for any meal. I served them up along my Thanksgivng turkey this year, and they were a big hit! The sweet potatoes wedges are tossed in my special mix of sultry and savory spices, and roasted to a delicious […]

Orange Cranberry Muffins or cake

Orange Cranberry Muffins or cake

This is a delicious citrus cake that is divinely moist, and bursting with tangy cranberries throughout! The recipe is so simple, anybody can whip it up in no time. Orange cake is one of those nostalgic recipes that takes me back to my childhood visits to […]

Wawa-Wee Syrups (Review)

Wawa-Wee Syrups (Review)

I was recently sent a bottle of Wawa-Wee Syrup from the owner, Nadia. As if the fun name isn’t enough to spark your curiosity, this is an organic fruit syrup free of high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors. This is something right up my […]

Chicken Pane (Egyptian breaded chicken)

Chicken Pane (Egyptian breaded chicken)

This dish is easily a favorite for all in our family, a comfort food that triggers nostalgia, and a delicious and easy recipe to include in every kitchen! The chicken is juicy and tender, with a crunchy and flavorful outer crust.  Chicken pane is classic Egyptian […]