Catfish with Ras El Hanout Collard Greens and Beluga Lentils The beluga lentils are what make this a delicious side dish. They are higher in amino acids than French, green, or red lentils and don’t need to soak, so they … Continue reading
Ginger Liquor Apple Cider Ginger Smash Stuffing with Sage, Pancetta, and Leeks Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onion and Prosciutto and Roasted Parsnips Sweet Potatoes with Crystallized Ginger and Pecan Streusal Topping Garlic-Lemon Green Beans with Thyme and Toasted Bread Crumbs … Continue reading
Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting This spice cake epitomizes the perfect fall pumpkin spice cake and the cream cheese frosting takes it over the top. The cake is made with vegetable oil which makes it super moist and a … Continue reading
Apple Cider Ginger Smash Ginger Liquor I served this fall cocktail before Thanksgiving dinner last year and made the ginger liquor and apple syrup for Christmas gifts for friends and it was delicious. It combines the wonderful fall flavors of apple, … Continue reading
Salmon with Asian Glaze This salmon can be grilled or roasted in the oven. You cook the glaze in a saucepan with shallots, hoisin, garlic ketchup, honey, sesame seeds, soy sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and sambal oelek. Sambal oelek … Continue reading
Za’atar Chicken and Israeli Couscous with Asparagus and Lemon Compote The lemon compote is really the star of this dish and it is easily made by combining lemon segments with some agave syrup or honey and garnishing it over the … Continue reading
Blueberry Smash This has been my favorite summer drink this year – a Blueberry Smash. It has elderberry syrup, blueberries, lime, fresh mint, vodka and a splash of sparkling water. It’s a good drink to serve at a party because … Continue reading
Shakshuka – Baked Eggs on a Bed of Tomatillo, Zucchini, and Za’atar Spices with Feta Cheese This dish is great for breakfast, brunch or dinner. Shakshuka is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that is usually made with tomatoes, but this … Continue reading
Lebanese Lamb and Beef Arayes with Roasted Broccoli with Middle Eastern Spices and Parmesan Cheese The incredible flavors of the Middle Eastern spices in these arayes really make this simple meal very special. You mix lamb and beef (or you could use … Continue reading
Roasted Mexican Corn with Cotija Cheese This corn is elevated by the quick sauce you spread over the corn and then after it is cooked, you roll in Cotija cheese, which is a semi-hard Mexican cheese that is slightly salty … Continue reading
