Bulgur and Vegetable Salad
This Ramadan, I’m all about quick and easy. With such a long fast and so much to do, I just don’t want to fuss with…
Tag: Mediterranean
Pine Nuts
Pine nuts, often referred to as pignole (Italian) in the culinary world, are a beautiful addition to so many of my favorite recipes. Pine nuts…
Fig, Pine Nut, Garlic & Herb Stuffing
Every good bird would love to have some stuffing alongside it, right? Well, there are tons of ways to make a great stuffing so you…
Chicken Pita Rolls with Hummus & Tabbouleh
I had no idea what a hit these pita rolls would be. They seemed so easy to make and with such a familiar taste to…
Baked Shrimp with Garlic, Fresh Herbs and Red Pepper Paste
On my Sicilian side of the family, they really love shrimp. My aunts bake it in the oven with some very simple ingredients like garlic,…
Alcohol-Free Sangria
One of the things I’ve been enjoying most about the summer has truly been all the Ramadan prep recipes I’ve been able to share throughout…
Sejouk (Spicy Sausage)
Sejouk (also known as sudjuk, sujuk, or merguez) is a spicy version of sausage that is common in Middle Eastern cuisine, stemming from places like Morocco, Algeria,…
Preserved Lemons
If there’s one ingredient that says “Moroccan cooking” it’s preserved lemons. They’re smaller than most lemons found in the U.S. and also sweeter. Traditionally preserved…
Pita Bread
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…
How to Remove Seeds From a Pomegranate + Make Pomegranate Punch
It seems as though pomegranate juice has been all the rage for several years, although it may now be surpassed by the marketing of the…
