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Eggplant Stew is Winter’s Memories
You can always tell when winter is in full swing and I don’t mean by the thick frost in the mornings. It’s the time of year where the nights get longer and the kids’ begging for five more minutes actually sounds reasonable. That is until you realize you have ten minutes to haul the kids to the car and drive them to school, while nagging them ...
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THANKSGIVING TURKEY
A DAY FOR THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays not only because of the opportunity to get into the kitchen and prepare a wonderful meal for my family but because it’s a time to reflect on how grateful I am for the many blessings that God has provided for us over the years. I have so many incredible memories of cele ...
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Eggplant Salad
Eggplant Salad Everyone has heard of using lettuce as a base for salad before, but eggplant? If you’re looking for a fresh new item to impress family or friends at your next get-together, this dish is a sure bet. It is nutritious, healthy, and delicious. It also shows that you know what you’re doing with eggplants, which are arguably on ...
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Baba Ganoush: Food Fit for a King
Baba Ganoush: Food Fit for a King Baba ganoush has been the center of much controversy. In fact, some people even say that it’s started wars! Baba ganoush is native to the Middle East. However, there is some debate over which culture it appeared in first. Both the Lebanese and Levantine cultures claim ownership of this exotic and popular dish ...
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Looking To Impress? Try Pomegranate Salmon
I know what it’s like to want to impress guests with my cooking. In fact, one of the greatest pleasures I get from cooking is seeing how people react to my food. From the exclamations of “This is so good!” to the way my guests serve themselves seconds, I enjoy the food being enjoyed just as much as I enjoy preparing it. This is wh ...
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FALL OFF THE BONE – RIGHT INTO MY MOUTH BABY BACK RIBS
Summer’s coming to a close. But, hey, don’t be sad about it – it’s Labor Day Cookout Time! So, what are your plans for this holiday weekend? If you’re anything like me, you’ll be raising the roof – in the great outdoors! And you know what that means — when there’s technically no roof to raise, the sky’s the limit! Ju ...
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Quesadillas Blog
Mmmmmm…..quesadillas. Just rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it? It may be a bit dramatic to call it a perfect food, but my experience is that it gets pretty close. Aside from the virtually infinite variations, you can put together, these little pockets of goodness anywhere. They are versatile enough to please a crowd or satisfy the whole f ...
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Tasty Beef Kufta Dishes
Beef kufta is a meaty and hearty dish that’s been a favorite in the Middle East for a long time. If you want to nosh on a meal that’s filling, delectable and irresistible all at the same time, then you won’t be able to turn away from a plate of beef kufta. This is a food that’s a big hit among people of all age groups. It ha ...
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Turkey Burger down memory lane!
This healthy, delicious turkey burger recipe is one of my favorites, and it blows my mind to think that some of the ingredients have been around for thousands of years. Cumin originated in Iran and the Mediterranean. Like the mint and dill in this recipe, it was once so highly valued that it was used as money. The ancient Greeks were crazy about it ...
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Burger Heaven Recipe Blog
Juicy, gourmet and the ultimate hangover burger! Just a few tings that come to mind as I enjoy this homemade burger. Oh and that saucy sweet mess! The sauce is honestly a taste of heaven. It gives it life and one bite doesn’t cut it. It is finger licking good. You think a burger is a burger is a burger, right? No! You haven’t had a burger until ...
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