Muhammara is a savory Turkish red pepper and walnut dip flavored with pomegranate molasses and warm spices. Perfect for grilled meats or simple pita bread. Better late than never, I made this muhammara a while ago as I was elbow high in softened butter and was craving something savory. I am still salivating over Turkish […]
Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad with Mint and Lemon
Quinoa tabbouleh is a healthy and modern twist on the traditional tabbouleh salad with parsley, mint and a light dressing of olive oil and lemon juice. This post was originally a guest post for my friend Shaina over at Take a Bite Out of Boca. I love this recipe so much that I’m syndicating it […]
Mediterranean Salmon Burgers
Mediterranean salmon burgers made with wild caught salmon with bright flavors salty preserved lemon, loads of fresh herbs and warm spices. Making our own burgers has been our favorite cooking exploration lately. Getting the creative juices flowing, thinking of different mix-ins and herbs has been so much fun. Not to mention, great meal planning. We’ll […]
Homemade Lebanese Falafel Recipe with Tahini Yogurt
Learn how to make homemade Lebanese falafel recipe with dried chickpeas, loads of fresh herbs and warm spices. Serve with creamy tahini yogurt. If I could live in any cuisine for the rest of my life, it would be Middle Eastern. Of course I am retracting myself as I write this because in my little […]
Beet Phyllo Tart with Feta and Thyme
This colorful beet phyllo tart is an easy and impressive appetizer. Thinly sliced beets are layered on top of phyllo sheets and scattered with salty feta and fresh aromatic thyme. Beets are one of my favorite root vegetables, and as I was skimming through my friend Julia’s new book, entitled The Ultimate One-Pan Oven Cookbook […]