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…
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Cream Cheese, Lemon, and Poppy Cake
It’s sweet, dreamy, and delicate. And there is something about the preparation that makes it quite therapeutic to work with. Lovely scents of fresh vanilla, soft lemon, and a hint of coconut make this cake a true pleasure to make. The flavors are exquisite with smooth and melt in your mouth cream cheese, chewy and nutty poppy seeds…
Date, Oat, and Nut Superfood Bars
Rich in fiber, protein and healthy fats, you would never think that something so delicious could also be so good for you. Sweet and chewy Medjool dates, crispy oats, crunchy almonds, flax seeds, and all those healthy mediterranean flavors in one delectable and naturally sweet vegan and gluten-free granola block. I also added a bit of…
Palestinian Couscous with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
What happens when you combine the cuisines of two rich Mediterranean culinary traditions? Nothing less than a fusion food delicacy. These are the types of dishes that I enjoy making for they journey me through time and space in a way that even travel can’t compete with. This soul-warming maftoul, also known as Palestinian couscous…
Lemon and Cardamom Apple Cake
After several gloomy and chilly days, today’s weather surprised us with a beautiful amount of sunshine. It lifted my spirits and got me in the mood to bake a treat that combined both winter and spring flavors. The result, a moist and lemony apple cake deliciously spiced with cinnamon and cardamom, a most glorious combination…
Olive Oil, Pistachio, and Chocolate Chip Cookies
Here is my twist on the traditional chocolate chip cookie and the Italian Bocconcini al Pistachio di Bronte. These crispy and chewy treats are made of extra-virgin olive oil, crushed pistachios, and creamy chocolate chips. The olive oil is distantly tasted in a way that only enhances the overall flavor of the cookie. Perfect and utterly…
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