Most people know stuffed grape leaves by the name Dolmas. While many cultures and families across the globe create their version of this Mediterranean favorite, mine happens to be a recipe from Assyria. I learned to make Aprah Du Zayto from my friend Suheyla – and believe me they are one of the best! Everyone who eats a Suheyla’s table …
Melt in Your Mouth Cranberry Orange Creme Fraiche Bread
Melt in Your Mouth Cranberry Orange Creme Fraiche Bread is a new creation born out of a desperate need to quickly use up an embarrassing amount of frozen cranberries I collected at the end of the holiday season this year. That’s when they are the cheapest to buy and perfect for freezing. It was a great idea until my freezer …
Baked Mediterranean Avocado Egg
Baked Mediterranean Avocado egg is the perfect marriage between ridiculously simple and impressively scrumptious. This breakfast dish is not a new idea by any means, but my recipe takes a uniquely refreshing turn towards the Mediterranean. Though the photo doesn’t show what is under the egg, when you dig your spoon into this tender baked avocado and egg duo, what …
Mediterranean Fig and Walnut Jam
Mediterranean Fig and Walnut Jam is a hardy spread packed with fresh figs and crunchy walnuts bathed in a lightly sweet jam. Infused with a touch of cardamon, the vague taste of sweet pine creates a wonderful Mediterranean flavor that pairs beautifully with pork and ham, spread over toast, served with goat cheese and crackers, as a topping over flatbread, …
London Broil Wrapped Asparagus
Like a favorite outfit or a pair of shoes you like to wear all summer long, London broil wrapped asparagus is that favorite recipe I have made repeatedly. I absolutely love the flexibility of this dish. It is both elegant and casual, making it the perfect choice for any occasion. This is a great make-ahead dish that can be prepared …
Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie
Strawberry watermelon smoothie is the latest addition to my smoothie family of recipes but with an extra special twist. Lately, I’ve been experimenting with collagen peptides and discovered this delicious watermelon flavored collagen by Ancient Nutrition. I love the subtle flavor in this watermelon collagen protein. When combined with fresh fruits like strawberries, coconut yogurt and vanilla almond milk, it …
Caesar Tossed Roasted Herb Potatoes
Caesar Tossed Roasted Herb Potatoes is a recipe I created after learning to make the most delicious caesar dressing recipe given to me from my friend Laurie who is the owner of the organic cafe Basimo Beach Café. located in Belair Beach Florida. The dressing is so hard to stop eating that I just had to try it on something …
It Begins at the Table Cookbook Sneak Peek: Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe with Sweet Turmeric Glaze
Lemon Zucchini Bread with sweet turmeric glaze is my version of my grandmother’s old classic zucchini bread recipe. Baked with most of the same delicious ingredients she used and infused with a delightful lemon flavor that takes my grandma’s method to the next level — topped with a sweet turmeric glaze for a touch of international flavor. Have you ever …
Moroccan Lamb Chops
Like most food we eat today, Moroccan cuisine is influenced by a fusion of neighboring culture and nations. The distinct flavors of Moroccan food can be recognized by a combination of spices like cinnamon, cumin, turmeric ginger, saffron, cloves, anise, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. This particular genre of food uses an extensive variety of herbs and spices, bringing flavor and …
Mediterranean Orzo Spinach Salad
When I was growing up, my mother worked full time, so family dinners were deliciously predictable. My mom stayed true to her famous five; fried pork chops with mashed potatoes and homemade gravy, Italian spaghetti and meat sauce, tuna and noodle hot dish, homemade soup, and pot roast on Sundays. She detoured from those meals whenever she had the time to get …