Roman style fried artichokes recipe inspired by the infamous fried artichokes in the Jewish Ghetto in Rome. Baby artichokes are gently fried in olive oil and seasoned simply with sea salt and lemon juice. Oh if I still had the photo from our trip to Rome. One of the first places we had to go […]
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 […]
Fried Plantains Recipe
Learn how to make simply fried plantains recipe with ripe plantains that become caramelized and almost candied like. I have always been fascinated with other cultures, but ever since I started blogging, I have been even more inquisitive with different cultures, cuisines and traditions. Food blogging has explored my palate to levels I never would […]
Classic Eggplant Parmesan
Classic Eggplant Parmesan recipe is a favorite comfort food. Peeled and fried eggplant is generously flavored with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese that is then baked with layers of marinara and mozzarella. One of my absolute favorite recipes ever, eggplant Parmesan is not often made in this house. Actually, eggplant isn’t either because a certain […]
Shrimp Chow Mein
Learn how to make shrimp chow mein with fresh vegetables, head on shrimp and delicious soy based chow mein sauce, easily cooked together in a wok. Happy Chinese New Year!! (well almost) This couldn’t have come at a more perfect time, because this shrimp chow mein is crossing off the first item from my culinary […]