As soon as December hits every year, I know it is Burbara time. Burbara represents my favorite childhood comforts in a bowl: The nutty and chewy wheatberries become creamy and velvety from the addition of chickpea powder (which tastes like toasted tahini) . Warming spices like cinnamon, anise, and fennel are symbols of warmth and…… Continue reading The Holiday Palestinian Pudding I Wait to Eat Every December
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Shakshuka in a Biscuit: The Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich!
Lazy Sundays are truly my favorite time of the week. These are the days I experiment in the kitchen, meal planning for breakfast and the rest of the week, so I guess in a sense it’s not so lazy for me. But there’s something truly satisfying about crafting a meal for someone you love—especially when…… Continue reading Shakshuka in a Biscuit: The Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich!
My New Egg Addiction Cilbur (Turkish Eggs)
Alright egg lovers, today’s food blog is just for you! If you are adventurous and want to try an Eastern Mediterranean twist to poached eggs, you MUST try Cilbur. Çılbır is a traditional Turkish egg dish that has been enjoyed for centuries, with its roots dating back to the Ottoman Empire. The dish consists of…… Continue reading My New Egg Addiction Cilbur (Turkish Eggs)
Our Favorite Family Egg Breakfast: Batata o Baid
Hello My Friends, Today’s post is about simple comfort food, especially for breakfast. This is the kind of breakfast which will fill your home with the most beautiful scent, waking up the family with the anticipation of love on a plate. Who needs an alarm clock when you get a whiff of fried potatoes and…… Continue reading Our Favorite Family Egg Breakfast: Batata o Baid
New Breakfast Club Series! Moroccan Pancakes
As the air gets a little cooler by the day, I get the breakfast-club-in-my-bathrobe vibes, do you know what I mean? The warmth of the kitchen with the scent of spices like cinnamon or cardamom welcomes my kids in the morning after a long week of quizzes, projects, and book reports. Making breakfast is therapeutic…… Continue reading New Breakfast Club Series! Moroccan Pancakes
The Ancient Arab Grain: Freekeh!
While I don’t subscribe to any rigid dietary protocol, I do follow the mantra of “eat what your grandparents ate” for optimum health. Not only did my grandparents eat the ancient grain called freekeh, but their ancestors ate this grain for hundreds of years. Freekeh is wheat that is harvested when it’s young, so the…… Continue reading The Ancient Arab Grain: Freekeh!
How to Make Homemade Labneh! (Yogurt Cheese)
Hello Friends! First of all an announcement! My mother and I will be on a new show on NBC called California Live! It is a mother’s day special, where they followed us around, watched us cook, and interviewed us about our family and food philosophy! This will air on all NBC stations throughout California on…… Continue reading How to Make Homemade Labneh! (Yogurt Cheese)
Shakshouka– Eggs Turned Up Fancy Style for Mother’s Day or Any Day
“Good morning mamma here is your breakfast in bed!” I would say as a beaming 10 year old, presenting her breakfast on one of her big silver trays . At that age I learned how to make scrambled eggs in olive oil, thinking that this was a totally normal thing to do in the United States.…… Continue reading Shakshouka– Eggs Turned Up Fancy Style for Mother’s Day or Any Day
Baklava…..for Breakfast!
I have made no secret of my sweet tooth to my family and friends over the years. Baklava is such a popular dessert in Middle Eastern households, and when my mom would make some or order this pastry from the bakery she knew I could scarf down a couple of pieces with coffee at 6:00…… Continue reading Baklava…..for Breakfast!