COOKING TIPS
SOUPS
Spring Greens Soup
Nothing says Spring in the culinary world like fresh green produce, although not all of it from this recipe has been grown right in...
Creamy Zucchini & Potato Soup
I absolutely love, love, love this soup. I've been told it's like a broccoli cheddar soup without the broccoli or the cheddar. I think...
Orzo Soup with Greens and Wholesome Chicken Broth
Over the early part of the summer when Ramadan was in full swing, I took advantage of the somewhat cooler weather and made soups...
Red Lentil and Carrot Soup
Those of you who've been reading my recipes for a while probably already know that I'm a total soup lover and a lover of...
Creamy Potato Soup
Ever since Ramadan, I've been in the habit of making soups with whatever is growing and seasonal. Last year I grew potatoes in pots...
PIZZA RECIPES
Pepperoni Pizza with Dough & Sauce Recipe
I grew up eating homemade pizza and pizza from very good local pizzerias. Both were excellent, though completely different from one another- one being...
STEWS
Moroccan Goat Stew
Have you ever tried goat meat? If you've seen them in real life, they're not as meaty as those furry and cuddly lambs we...
Lamb Stew with Pumpkin, Plantain, Sweet Potato and Chickpeas
When we look through recipes online or in magazines, what really prompts us to go out of our way to make a list and head...
Italian Lamb Stew
'Eid Mubarak to you and your families! May all your fasts and prayers be accepted. We've fasted the month of Ramadan and now it's time to...
Slow Cooked Beef Stew: A Classic Comfort Food Recipe
I always crave comfort food in the winter time, but right now as a nation and a global community, it looks as though we...
PASTA DISHES
Linguine with Spinach, Mushrooms & Garlic
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...
MEDITERRANEAN
Summer White Bean and Tomato Salad
I’ve been making several dishes this week with white navy beans (“kuru fasulye” in Turkish, which actually translates to haricot beans in English). This...
Meaty Mediterranean Subs
If you don't know me by now, one thing you should know is that I love all things Mediterranean. The food, the sunshine, the...
Middle Eastern Style Beef & Eggplant with Yogurt Tahini Sauce
I'm a huge fan of yogurt for a whole host of reasons- and not just eating a small cup of flavored yogurt a day,...
