The Easiest No-Cook Cheese Spread to Make During a Quarantine
I expect to be indoors for about a month, although it could be a much longer time than that. Before going stir crazy, I think…
Category: Appetizers & Snacks
Sicilian Eggplant Rolls
This summer weather in Turkey reminds me exactly of my two summers spent in Sicily in the mid 90’s. Very hot. Very dry. Limited A/C,…
Fruit & Nut Plates: Suhoor or Iftar
Because it’s a Sunnah to break one’s fast with dates (something that Prophet Muhammed, peace be upon him, used to do), almost all Muslims will follow suit out…
Yogurt Spread with Pomegranates, Nuts & Olive Oil
If you love labneh, or yogurt spread, as much as I do then you’ll really appreciate this recipe because it takes the simplified version up…
Homemade Fruit-Flavored Yogurt Snacks are Perfect for Back-to-School Lunches
It’s back to school time for kids and I know that parents all over are looking for healthy, quick and easy ways to put something in…
Persian-Inspired Crunchy Chickpea Snack Mix
Last month when I was back home in Ohio for a visit, I was able to catch up with family I haven’t seen in too…
Sweet & Savory Snacks for any Night of the Week
Everyone wants snacks, even without celebration days, right? I’m not a big snacker on a daily basis, but I do like to make my own…
Pine Nut, Honey & Strawberry Dish
When I went to Sicily in 1993, it was the first time I really ever experienced fruit as the main ingredient- and sometimes the only…
Creamy Herb Dip with Crudités
I love a good party dip- and a good party! No matter where you are in the world, it seems, you need a good snack/appetizer/pre-meal…
Smoked Salmon Dip
I don’t know what it is about winter and salmon but it seems like every cold season I start to crave that flavor of fresh…
