This pita pizza is a quick and easy lunch or dinner, when you don't have time to make your own pizza dough or have leftover pitas. The deep flavored and salty serrano ham, mild and milky mozzarella with the savory za'atar spice blend, this is a […]
Tzatziki sauce with dill and lemon is the ultimate, fresh dip for so many things. It is herby, zesty, and fantastic on grilled meats, pita bread, all the salads and much more. […]
Horiatiko psomi is a super easy rustic Greek bread recipe. The bread is fluffy with a chewy and crusty crust, it is fantastic as a side dish to soups, or as a secret snack with a spread of Nutella. It works for both sweet and savory! […]
This mint citrus salad is a showstopper and centerpiece that is deceptively easy to make! A sweet honey drizzle and sea salt pop all the right flavors making it a very enjoyable side salad that can […]
I feel crazy to say that I think orange brownies are my new favorite! The brownies are gooey on the inside and have that signature crackly top - but in addition, I used Terry's Chocolate […]
This spicy shakshuka with chorizo is my favorite way to eat 'red' shakshuka. The secret lies in lovely little dollops of creamy goat cheese and spicy chorizo sausages. And […]
These are my preferred hiking trail mix recipes as they have all the things you need during strenuous physical activity: filling up your tank with healthy energy, fat, sugar, some salt, and lots of […]
This Tropical Mango Pineapple Smoothie is such an easy way of getting a lot of summery tropical flavors any time of the year. It's sweet and healthy, it's sunshine in a glass! This smoothie is even naturally dairy-free to maximize freshness. […]
This mango chipotle quinoa bowl is filled with all the fresh flavors! It's simple to put together, with filling quinoa, sweet mango, hearty beans and tangy lime chicken all drizzled with a fantastic smoky chipotle dressing. This bowl of sunshine is smoky, […]
If you want a refreshing lemonade, or well, actually a limeade, try this Brazilian lemonade! This special lemonade is zesty and fresh from the lime and not exactly super creamy, but more sweet and soothing from the sweetened condensed milk. […]
Muhammara dip is an instant hit at any gathering, filled with a balanced flavor of roasted red bell peppers, walnuts and cumin. It is easy to make and perfect as a dip for pita bread, naan, lavash or any other bread, grilled meat or vegetable! […]
Reducing food waste by repurposing our bulgogi leftovers into a very flavorful and delicious bulgogi Korean fried rice. The tender Gochujang marinated beef and onions work perfectly with the fluffy leftover rice.
Moroccan harissa chicken and butternut squash served with a herby couscous, fresh tzatziki and warm bread are a healthy and comforting dinner altogether. If you omit the couscous it would also classify as a one skillet […]
Fennel Grapefruit Salad is a fresh and healthy side dish with bright and slightly bitter citrusy flavors paired with the mild anise flavor from the fennel and sweetness from the pomegranate. […]
A fall soup to remember, this healthy butternut squash soup is bursting with Moroccan flavors, roasted garlic, fresh ginger, a hint of goat cheese and all the best toppings! This soup is perfect as […]
Middle Eastern Kofta Meatballs in a spiced but not spicy baharat tomato sauce. When you crave Middle Eastern food in the comfort of your own home, these kofta meatballs are easy to make […]
Whether you're looking for dinner, sides or dessert, I've compiled a list of my very favorite delicious freezer meals and make ahead recipes. I'm also including some recipes that have great shelf life […]
A quick and easy Chocolate Pear Cake with the most amazing hazelnut crumb topping. The fresh pears get so juicy and tender, making the cake irresistible. The hazelnuts don't only add an interesting crunchy […]
Tabbouleh is a fresh Middle Eastern side dish, with flavors of mint, lemon and garlic; the quinoa fills you up and nurtures well and the cucumber and tomatoes elevates it to a fresh salad. I've had a kick on Middle Eastern food lately and […]
Shawarma is like the Middle Eastern gyro or tacos. It's often thinly cut meat packed with Middle Eastern flavors such as cardamom, allspice, lemon, garlic, yoghurt, wrapped inside […]
Healthier jello or jelly made with real, fresh fruit makes for a much better and guilt-free dessert with only 3 ingredients. This gelatin dessert can be made as healthy or as […]
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto elevates the simplest of tomato based dishes in a matter of seconds. It's quick to make, and I can assure you that you will never go back! It can be your secret ingredient to wow your mother-in-law (I won't tell). […]
This easy Vegetarian Lo Mein is done in under 20 minutes and is flavorpacked with umami veggies and the most amazing noodles and extra sesame lo mein sauce! We often need quick and easy dinners, and end up […]
Mexican Fried Rice with a subtle sweet and smoky flavor of chipotle and the beautiful color of turmeric, gives the ultimate quick and easy lunch or side dish! Using leftover …
Italian seasoning is a spice mix chock full of a fabulous blend of dried herbs, such as thyme, rosemary and oregano. It's aromatic and flavorful and comes in …
This easy rosemary sun dried tomato pasta with chicken is on the table in 25 minutes, and is bursting with a fresh, lemony and garlicky taste. It's just the right amount of creamy and the umami packed sun dried tomatoes and savory bacon […]
Crispy Baked Falafel with a creamy, herby avocado sauce and za'atar roasted vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes and warm naan. This dish has got all the elements and textures to create a wonderfully YUM and healthy meal […]
This Healthy Halloumi Quinoa Salad with Garlic Vegetables and a fresh tzatziki sauce has everything you need in a healthy, nourishing meal. The halloumi is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, the quinoa is cooked in a lot […]
Pumpkin Sage Brown Butter Soup is the soup to try this Fall. It's got all the Fall necessities, such as pumpkin, cinnamon, sage and brown butter! The soup is sweet, savory and comforting yet very easy to prepare. […]
Za'atar Date and Goat Cheese Naan with Pomegranate - a quick and easy way to get all those delicious Middle Eastern flavors together! Filled with flavors of sumac, thyme, tart goat cheese and sweet pomegranate, you'd […]
Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese and Mint, it's fresh, it's sweet and it's perfect as a side dish to any Summer dish. It's few in ingredients and high in Summer vibe. Quick and easy, yummy and just a little bit cheesy. Well, I guess maybe […]
Chipotle Cheddar Burger with Jalapeños and Chipotle Lime Mayo is a fresh and smokey burger that screams Summer. Tangy lime and smokey chipotle, fresh salads, savory cheddar and a juicy burger patty, all hugged together by delicious […]
Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend consisting of aromatic and sour sumac, fragrant thyme, sesame seeds, salt and a few other spices. It's easy, it's delicious. I'll try to keep it short today. I just wanted to share with you a super easy […]
Everything Spice and Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese - it's crunchy and salty on the outside and ooey gooey on the inside. The everything spice is filled with pungent flavors of maldon […]