Sweet Potato Fries with Tahini Sauce

This has to be one of my favorite foods of all time. I have to make it a few times a week at least. It is so simple, yet so satisfying and fulfilling. Crispy from the outside and soft from the inside, these roasted sweet potatoes will melt in your mouth. I absolutely love them…

Date and Banana Breakfast Muffins

What do you do with a bunch of over ripened bananas? There are actually various options. Any sweet or bread that you choose to make with bananas is much better off with the flavor, sweetness, and intensity that very ripe bananas provide. I used mine to make a heartwarming batch of date, banana, and wheat…

Tahini and Honey Poached Salmon

Ahlan! Today, we travel to the Palestinian coast where fish is served oceanside with a variety of delectable mezze dishes. In this succulent dish, I poach salmon fillets in a tangy and slightly sweet tahini-honey sauce until juicy and tender. Toasted pine nuts, parsley, and pomegranate arils are then added for freshness and crunch. And…

Express Thyme and Halloumi Pastry

Express baking has never been so delicious. I came up with this recipe on a late night when I was craving a savory pastry stuffed with a cheesy and herby filling. So, I simply took out a piece of thawed puff pastry that I had in the refrigerator from the day before and got creative. I have to…

Lentil, Pomegranate, and Herb Salad

Bustling marketplaces, rainbows of fresh and seasonal produce, and the sounds of locals hurrying to their different destinations are all part of my daily grocery shopping experience. This is the start of the day that I look forward to, for it gives me an understanding of the world too vivid for words. This recipe, like…