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When we are getting nothing but heat and humidity, I honestly don't feel like cooking. It's already hot outside and I don't really want to spend my time cooking something…

The hot weather calls for a cold dish and I don't think one fits any better than pasta salad. When the weather gets hot I want to eat something cold…

Greek Salad in America involves ingredients such as lettuce, olives, beets, peppers, and more. In Greece, not so much. The traditional Greek Salad is actually very simple. It's all about…

It's been a while since I've had shared one of mama's chaotic Lebanese recipes. Well, I needed to get one more in before the new year. I can't think of…

Anyone that knows me knows that bread is one of my love languages. You really can't go wrong with fresh homemade bread. Add in cheese, garlic, and marinara sauce and…

One of the most interesting jobs of my past was when I was a salad cook. Honestly, I didn't particularly like it. I don't know about you but finding bugs…

As an avid baker, if there are two ingredients, I use a lot, they are butter and buttermilk. Both derive from the same main ingredient - heavy cream. So, I…

Thanksgiving is coming up soon! I'm so excited about that because it's by far my favorite holiday. The combination of family, football, and of course, food makes it pretty hard…

Roasted potatoes are a wonderful side dish. When done right, they are divine. Slightly crispy, fluffy on the inside and full of flavor. Roasted potatoes that are poorly done are…

Kafta is a Lebanese staple for a reason. Beyond being extremely delicious, it's also extremely easy to make and extremely versatile. It comes together quickly and only requires a few…

If I said "Lebanese food" to you, what is the first thought that comes to mind? Lebanese food is known as a flavorful, yet very healthy cuisine. I know I'm…

Last week, I shared my mom's Lebanese chicken noodle soup recipe with you. Well, this week I'm bringing you another one of mom's recipes. I'm going to show you how…

If you know me, you know biscuits have always been my kryptonite. I shared a recipe for two-ingredient biscuits many months ago. It's a wonderful recipe, but it's made with…

I'm the type of gal that hates wasting food. There already is a food crisis in many parts of the world and I do what I can to avoid contributing…

When I first started this blog, one of the first recipes I posted was hummus. The truth is at the time, my mom was in Lebanon and I was trying to…

Biscuits have always been my kryptonite. I've made gateau and tortes. I've made puff pastries and homemade ice cream.  Not showing off, but I'm trying to tell you that I've…

Is there anything more comforting than a big bowl of hot cheesy, creamy macaroni and cheese? I would say no. For one, it sticks to your ribs. Secondly, we all…