Latest Recipes
Pesto Potato Salad
Now, this isn’t your typical potato salad. The potatoes in this recipe are baked to crisp and tender perfection as opposed to boiled.
Appetizers
Stuffed Dates 5 ways
Dates are a fantastic naturally sweetened fruit! They are so versatile and can be enjoyed both sweet and savory with many applications. In this case, I stuffed dates 5 ways that will surely make for the perfect bite! These stuffed dates have made for such a healthy snack to keep on hand in our fridge…
Brunch
Crescent Roll Cheese Danish
You need to try this shortcut version to the danishes you all love to buy at the local supermarket and bakeries! This crescent roll cheese danish is absolutely light, not too sweet, creamy with a hint of citrus. I was very pleased with how these came out and I couldn’t wait to share with you…
Dairy-Free
Avocado Salad
The avocados offer a delicious creamy bite while the red onions and cucumbers are crisp. The dressing is subtle but tangy and really ties this salad all together.
Dessert
Date Nut Rolls
These date rolls are just as good as they look if not better! They are naturally sweetened from the dates and have loads of nutrition as they are jam-packed with raw nuts as well. Not only are these date nut rolls healthy, but they are also vegan and gluten-free. These date rolls truly make for…
Dinner
Stuffed Eggplant Boats
I am going to start off by saying that I love eggplant in all shapes and forms! It is fantastic and a necessity for me in makloubeh, it is amazing in baba ghanouj, and it is a delicious vehicle for being stuffed. Luckily for me, my husband enjoys it too! These stuffed eggplant boats are…
Drinks
Sahlab
This is the beverage my mom would for our family on cold winter nights! It gives you all the cozy feels and takes just a few minutes to make. Sahlab is a Middle Eastern milk pudding drink that is often adorned with cinnamon, nuts, and other fixings of your choice. It is creamy, lightly sweetened,…
Gluten-Free
Easy Chocolate Mousse
Okay, drop everything that you are doing and go get the ingredients for this super easy chocolate mousse. It is amazing! Anyone who has tried it while recipe testing will concur. Imagine a very creamy, chocolate forward, silky smooth mousse. It is light and not overly sweet; honestly it is perfection! Oh, and there is…
Keto
Healthy Egg Salad
Okay, would you believe if I literally said I randomly whipped up this healthy egg salad and fell in love? It is true. I’ve been brainstorming for days of Arabic inspired dishes and kept drawing a blank. Then, I was in the kitchen wanting to make some boiled eggs. I saw labneh sitting in my…
Middle Eastern
Layali Lubnan (Semolina Pudding)
If you love an easy dessert that requires minimal prep time and no baking then this is for you! Layali Lubnan is a semolina pudding that translates to Lebanese nights. It is very popular in Lebanon hence the name but also throughout the Middle East. There are two main layers to Layali Lubnan. The first…
Salads
Greek Orzo Salad
This is the salad that you would make ahead and enjoy for days to come as a side to different proteins or even as a stand alone meal! It is hearty, packed with Mediterranean flavors, and nutritious! I love this greek orzo salad for so many reasons! First, I am a sucker for anything with…
Side Dishes
Pesto Potato Salad
Now, this isn’t your typical potato salad. The potatoes in this recipe are baked to crisp and tender perfection as opposed to boiled.
Snacks
Zaatar Cake
My mom called me last week and told me she has been making this cake for the past few months and it has been a hit with the family and her friends. I didn’t know what to expect but let me tell you this is a fantastic recipe! It is darn good and so easy…
Soups
Cabbage Soup
Let me start off by saying that this vegetarian cabbage soup is so delicious! I cannot believe I waited so long to make cabbage soup. What really motivated me was the extra boiled cabbage I had from making stuffed cabbage, malfoof. It worked perfectly for this hearty and flavorful soup. This is the most adaptable…
Vegan & Vegetarian
Autumn Pearl Couscous Salad
I have a thing for pearl couscous; I am honestly kind of obsessed with its taste, texture, and overall beauty. Truly looks like pearls that you can eat! This autumn pearl couscous salad is inspired by all these wonderful fall vibes Chicago is currently having. I included flavors reminiscent of Fall in this recipe too…
