Lamb Steaks
Gorgeous lamb steaks are all I need to see to start thinking about what to do with them next- roast in the oven or lightly…
Gorgeous lamb steaks are all I need to see to start thinking about what to do with them next- roast in the oven or lightly…
Hen eggs, a.k.a. chicken eggs, are the most commonly consumed eggs in America, but not all eggs are the same. Depending on the type chickens…
Ghee, or clarified butter, is a wonderful healthy source of cooking fat. Commonly used in Indian and often in Middle Eastern cuisine, too, it’s making…
Cardamom is one of the most fragrant spices in the world and it’s popular in North African, Middle Eastern and Indian cooking. It’s used to…
The ubiquitous bread of the Middle East and North Africa, pita bread has found a new home in America and the Middle East due to…
Zaffron, also known as azafran or osfer, are actually the threads of the safflower plant and serve as a common alternative to the expensive threads of the crocus…
I was pleasantly surprised to find these dried hot peppers at Penzey’s Spices in Cleveland near the famed West Side Market. I had never seen…
Agar Agar is a combination of sea-derived flakes that gels when combined with liquids, making it perfect for vegetarians and those concerned with eating halal…
A couple of weeks ago, I was part of a Culinary Challenge at the Muslim Women’s Alliance Annual Celebration Luncheon where three Muslim women were honored for…
If there is any one pasta dish you should make this week, it’s this one. Whether you’re a Meatless Monday subscriber (or any day of…
Olive oil is a staple in my house. I use it for everything from salads to cooking (lightly, not deep frying or anything intense like…
I grew up eating arroz con gandules, that quintessential rice dish that every Puerto Rican family has their own version of making. Most of the time it…
Salmon is one of the easiest types of fish to make on a regular basis. It’s thick texture stays together nicely when cooking, so whether…
Winter weekend mornings are the perfect time to cozy up to a pancake breakfast. I can eat them without all the side fixings of eggs…
If you don’t know who Monica Bhide is, perhaps you’re not reading enough books, magazines or essays about food because this woman is everywhere. She’s a Virginia-based…
I just posted an article about how to force winter branches, which is probably the less common type of winter forcing of plants that is…
I absolutely love bringing color indoors all year long, but in the winter it seems like more of a necessity than anything- to lift up…
If there’s one thing I’ll take on Superbowl Sunday, it’s the fun of planning and executing the game-day menu. I’m not a fan of football,…
Everyone knows the flu is absolutely no fun. In fact, from what I’ve heard it’s absolutely horrible this year. Actually, there are several types of…
Recently, I was invited to visit a friend of a friend who hadn’t seen each other in years. As it turns out, when they reconnected…