Every time I go to a restaurant and see someone order a heaping plate of onions rings, I get fast food envy. While some people advocate eating the foods you love in moderation, I don’t do moderation with certain foods, be it onion rings or chocolate cake. Those food trigger something visceral in me where…… Continue reading “ZONION RINGS” Za’atar Onion Rings!
Tag: side dishes
Harissa Salmon and Carrot Noodle Salad!
After my last video on Harissa, I got a lot of e-mail of people asking “how do I use this sauce?” Well the answer is you can use Harissa on pretty much anything, from seafood and chicken to roasted potatoes and scrambled eggs! Behold, the 15 minute Harissa Roasted Salmon: The spicy flavor…… Continue reading Harissa Salmon and Carrot Noodle Salad!
Harissa-The Ultimate Condiment of North Africa
I am considered the condiment queen in my household, and my husband laughs at the row upon row of sauces I accumulate in the refrigerator and pantry. I find some condiments so tasty I can eat them out of the jar, like mustard, red pepper jelly, or even plum sauce. There is one condiment I…… Continue reading Harissa-The Ultimate Condiment of North Africa
Middle Eastern Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Tahini Sauce…
I think this is the first time people really aren’t into the holiday spirit. I know some people dread Christmas because of the added stress of gift shopping, but Thanksgiving is when people really relax, indulge, and enjoy each other’s company. This year no one is even talking about Thanksgiving. Whatever side of the election…… Continue reading Middle Eastern Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Tahini Sauce…
Hashwa-Arabic Style Dressing for your Thanksgiving Feast!
Let’s face reality – Thanksgiving is not the ideal time to go low carb. The holidays are the ideal time to put away the protein shakes, the sprouted tortillas and the egg-white omelets and celebrate togetherness by reveling in some luxurious carbohydrates. My mother is known for putting everyone out into a sleepy stupor after…… Continue reading Hashwa-Arabic Style Dressing for your Thanksgiving Feast!
Why I hid Zucchini in Your Pancakes
When you hear the word pancakes, you might conjure up an image of a mile high buttermilk stack of fluffy goodness oozing with maple syrup. I love pancakes as much as the next person, but all the sugar makes me crash and burn hard. Instead of feeling energized, I get sleepy! I still don’t want…… Continue reading Why I hid Zucchini in Your Pancakes
Tzatziki: The Ranch Dressing of the Middle East
They call me condiment queen in my house. I have been known to scoop gobs of dijon from the jar to accessorize my turkey sandwiches. Actually as a kid I thought, screw the sandwich, just gimme the mustard, all by itself. From the jar. As I got older, I explored every condiment imaginable to go…… Continue reading Tzatziki: The Ranch Dressing of the Middle East
Thanksgiving idea: Couscous with Glazed Figs, Almonds, and Feta
I love the juxtaposition of sweet and salty, chewy and crunchy, and Couscous with Figs and Feta is just that and a lot more. Although this dish is vegetarian, there is no sacrifice of a rich meaty flavor coming from the plumped up figs. I also use whole wheat couscous, but If you are really…… Continue reading Thanksgiving idea: Couscous with Glazed Figs, Almonds, and Feta
Roasted Spicy Chickpeas–Middle Eastern Style
Do you plow through a supersize bag of chips while watching sports? Is there a stash of salty pretzels in a nearby drawer that you munch on as you addictively watch one Vine after another? Do you know the garlic fry vendor at At&T Park on a first name basis? If any of these descriptions…… Continue reading Roasted Spicy Chickpeas–Middle Eastern Style
MANAKISH: MIDDLE EASTERN ZA’ATAR FLATBREAD!
Back in 1997, I visited the town of Ramallah in the West Back to do volunteer work. I stayed at a Catholic convent, which also happened to be an orphanage. Every morning I would smell the nutty and fragrant za’atar spice, baking on fresh homemade bread called “manakish.” To this day when manakish are baking…… Continue reading MANAKISH: MIDDLE EASTERN ZA’ATAR FLATBREAD!