Stuffed Figs with Yogurt Cheese & Topped with Honey, Almonds and Walnuts
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…
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
Have you ever really just wondered if there was a super quick and mess-free way to dig into an avocado, particularly the part where you…
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…
Have you ever planned to spend a theme-filled day out? I seem to do it a lot of this in Chicago since there are so…
I love freshly ground coffee and since I do it myself without any type of grinder attachment to a coffee maker, it does take an…
Local food products are quite the buzz lately. Any time you shop at the supermarket and see products like local honey or local jams, they’re…
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…
Several months ago I attended the Eat Write Retreat event for food writers and bloggers, which took place in Washington, D.C. It was a weekend…
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,…
This Ramadan has been so much fun. I’ve had a great time soaking up all the great ideas for home décor, party ideas for kids,…
Ramadan + summer= a great time for fresh and delicious fruit salads. Believe it or not, there is a way to make fruits salads even…
Have you ever tried argan oil? It is some really amazing stuff that is great for cooking as well as making yourself beautiful on a…
As you might be able to see from this blog, I’m a bit entranced by Moroccan things- style, geography, and the delicious, healthy and traditional…
Saima Nasim runs the beautiful design blog, Azzure. Have you seen it? It caught my attention because of her gorgeous photos and smart suggestions for…
The first time I ever had Keema (that wonderful Indian-spiced ground beef dish) was during one of my very first Suhoor (pre-dawn) meals with family…
One of my favorite summertime recipes is for Buffalo Wings. The first time I ever had them was way back in college- it was the…