Caribbean Shrimp Salad
I used to do a lot of traveling in the winter months- short escapes to warmer climates like anywhere in Florida or south of the…
I used to do a lot of traveling in the winter months- short escapes to warmer climates like anywhere in Florida or south of the…
You might not think of salads as a winter time food, but actually this is one of my favorite times of year to enjoy them.…
Party season is well underway, whether you get into it or not. People are off work and ready to gather with family and friends to…
I always crave comfort food in the winter time, but right now as a nation and a global community, it looks as though we could…
Years ago I would have never openly served a hummus dish other than one made strictly from chickpeas and tahini (sesame seed paste). I thought…
If you’re having a party this ‘Eid (or any time), you’ll definitely want to make your own pita chips instead of buying them- they’re that…
The last article I posted was about how to put together and decorate a beautiful ‘Eid appetizer table and I hope you were inspired by…
I love entertaining during the holidays more than any other time of year. It gives me the opportunity to do what I love most: make…
by Raana Smith My Eid-al-Adha 2012 checklist:
My mom used to make these potatoes often when I was growing up. I’m not quite sure where she got the recipe, but she used…
Finger foods aren’t just for parties. When it’s really hot outside, I don’t like to get too complicated in the kitchen. When it’s cold outside,…
This is by far one of my absolute favorite Fall soups. I look forward to it every year because it utilizes fresh, seasonal and local…
I never used to proclaim a favorite season, mainly because to me, all seasons without extreme temperatures are beautiful in and of themselves. Each one…
A day in the life of recipe testing goes a lot like this: Creamy Pasta with Roasted Vegetables
It’s a wonder I haven’t posted this recipe earlier. I’ve been making it for many years and it’s considered on of our favorite healthy go-to…
When it’s pickling season you’ll see this in many grocery stores and farmers markets. It’s meant to add to vegetables, typically after you’ve boiled the…
Fig season is one of my favorite times of year. It reminds me that the Fall season is soon on its way, that the intensity…
With kids back to school and everyone seeming to be on more of a straightforward schedule, it also seems to make mealtime more structured, though…
I love cookbooks that offer interesting ways to cook familiar recipes while addressing the need to put healthy meals on the table despite our hectic…
Lentil soup is one of my all-time favorite soups. I can’t believe I waited until the end of Ramadan to finally make a huge pot,…