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Egytian-Style Green Beans & Lamb

This classic dish follows a basic method that is commonly used in Egyptian cuisine with a variety of vegetables including okra and peas. In this green bean variant, the lamb is cooked until tender and the green beans are only added at the very end to maintain a bright green color and a fresh texture.Continue reading “Egytian-Style Green Beans & Lamb”

Chocolate Chip Bread

Every time I start making bread dough, my six-year-old takes some of the dough and puts chocolate chips in it. We bake it and it turns into a small colorful rock. One day, I asked him to let me give it a try. This recipe is the result. It is delicious sliced and served withContinue reading “Chocolate Chip Bread”

Baked Chicken Thighs

Quick, easy, and so flavorful! This dish can be made with chicken thighs (boneless/skinless works well but can be done with bone-in thighs as well) or drumsticks. Make large batches of the seasoning to save time on future prep. Enjoy! Ingredients: 4 – 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2-3 tbs olive oil salt and pepperContinue reading “Baked Chicken Thighs”

Pocket Bread

I am sure there is a law somewhere that makes it illegal to eat baba ganoush with anything but proper Middle Eastern bread. Call it pocket bread, pita bread, flat bread, this is it! The ingredients are the basic bread dough – nothing fancy there. The tricky part is the process. Practice makes perfect! IngredientsContinue reading “Pocket Bread”

Versatile Thai Curry

This great recipe is one of those that you eyeball instead of measure. I made it many times with different proportions of different ingredients and I haven’t broken it yet! Consider the ingredients and directions below as general guidelines and go find your own perfect balance of flavors. Ingredients:Olive or coconut oilRed Thai Curry PasteContinue reading “Versatile Thai Curry”

Cinnamon and Walnut Syrup Cake

This delicious and rich cake is the ultimate treat! It is not the prettiest cake to look it but it is definitely too rich to be covered in any type of icing or frosting. I always joke that its taste makes up for its looks, and it absolutely does! A childhood favorite of mine, IContinue reading “Cinnamon and Walnut Syrup Cake”

Mustard and Pecan/Walnut Salmon

This easy and delicious recipe became the only way our family eats salmon. You can prepare the topping in advance and refrigerate or even freeze it. If you are like me and you always have salmon fillets in your freezer, this makes for a quick and tasty dish. Ingredients: 5 tbs mustard (any kind youContinue reading “Mustard and Pecan/Walnut Salmon”

Koshari

This delicious vegan Middle Eastern dish is a family favorite! A popular street food in Egypt, it comes in many variations. This recipe is compiled from two sources: my busy working-professional mother and my aunt who is hands-down the best cook in the family. The result is a practical recipe of this classic dish, completeContinue reading “Koshari”