Cast iron seared thick cut pork chops are seasoned simply with salt and pepper before being basted with herbs, garlic and butter. Next to a good seared chicken thigh, bone in pork chops are one of my absolute favorite proteins. When done right, pork chops are incredibly juicy, tender and full of fantastic flavor. And […]
Mom’s Grape Leaves Recipe
A step by step guide on making my mom’s Turkish stuffed grape leaves recipe. Simply filled with rice, ground beef and layered with fresh lemon. I grew up eating stuffed grape leaves. They are an acquired taste being that the grape leaves sit in brine and stuffed in jars. The brine soaks into the leaves […]
Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs with Parsnip Mash
I am so excited to share this recipe. Braised beef short ribs are incredibly easy to prepare, not that expensive (especially since Whole Foods had them on sale recently), all made with ingredients you have in your fridge and yet, creates the most luxurious, deep succulent meal. This is in continuation of my New Years […]
Sweet and Sour Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
I have a goal this year to share more “real meals”. More meals that we actually make for dinner and crave on a weekly basis. More good classics, stand by’s, weekly rotations and as we’ve been calling it, going back to basics. Now I’m all for challenges and adventures, but we can’t whip up a […]
Lebanese Hushwee over Tahini
Oh hi friends, it’s been a minute ( know, I’ve said that a few times these last few months). But I am happy to say that regular blogging shalt continue, because…I JUST turned in my manuscript!! I have all the feels from anxiety to nerves to exhaustion to excitement! There’s lots more to do but […]