Moroccan B’stilla
Do you guys remember that scene in Ratatouille when Ego was transported back to his childhood as soon as he tasted Remy’s ratatouille? The emotions evoked from the memory associated…
Vietnamese Mango Salad
Last fall, Nick and I finally made our way to Vietnam, and to say that we were excited about the food is the understatement of the year. The food of…
Beef, Chinese, East Asian, Entree, Soup
Taiwanese Spicy Beef Soup
This is one of my favorite things to make when it’s cold outside, and I don’t have to be anywhere for the day. It makes your house smell amazing, and…
Garam Masala
Garam Masala is the heart and backbone of Indian cuisine. It is not a single spice or flavor but rather a mixture of the most commonly used spices used in…
Mashed Sweet Lime Potatoes
Ingredients 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 pounds…
Sicilian Fennel Salad
When Nick and I went to Sicily last year, we had very little knowledge of what Sicilian food is like. We naively assumed it will be just like any other…
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
This recipe works with different kinds of citrus, oranges work best as its sweetness complements the maple syrup really well. If using limes, zest it, and add to the sauce…
Appetizers & Nibbles, Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Rice & Grains, Salad, Sides, Sides (v), Starters, Starters (v), Turkish, Vegetarian, Veggies
Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh salad is a popular Middle Eastern/Levantine dish. It is traditionally served as mezze, or appetizers, along with hummus, baba ghanouj, dolmas, and pita bread. Traditionally, it is made of…
Appetizers & Nibbles, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Middle Eastern, Rice & Grains, Sides, Sides (v), Starters, Starters (v), Vegetarian
Chunky Parsley Hummus
A little background on hummus, it is widely eaten in the Middle East and Mahgreb region as part of the mezze, or cold appeitizers. It is often served alongside warm…
Chicken Shawarma
Shawarma is one of those universally loved foods. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who didn’t swoon at the thought of a good shawarma sandwich. Even Tony Stark craved…