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 …
Mediterranean Stuffed Avocado
Mediterranean Stuffed Avocado is avocado at it’s best! A pleasing combination of tomatoes, feta cheese, fresh cucumbers, and juicy pomegranate seeds lightly tossed with herbs, olive oil, and white wine vinegar for a mouthful of goodness with every bite.
Spanish Breakfast Scramble
Spanish Breakfast Scramble is a hearty meal packed with flavor and health that can be enjoyed for any meal of the day. What gives this scramble Spanish influence is more substantial use of vegetables, a lighter sprinkling of cilantro, and commonly used spices like cumin and chili powder. This delightful combination gives the soul to the flavor of the dish. …
Indian Vegetable Rice Pulao
It has blessed my life to have beautiful friends from around the world. One of those friends is Jeety from India. The first time I tried Indian Rice Pulao was at a dinner gathering hosted by Jeety and her husband. Many of us are familiar with a dish called Rice Pilaf which has a long history of existence throughout the …
Schloof – Suryani Eggplant Dish
Last year I visited my friend Laurie in Florida for a long weekend of recipe testing her collection of recipes for my book. That is when I was introduced to Schloof, a traditional Suryani recipe served as an appetizer or side dish. To be honest, I didn’t think the usual combination of basic ingredients found in the many Mediterranean dishes …
Garlic Sesame Vegetable Trio
Some of my favorite recipe creations happen purely on a whim. That’s how this dish was born. Creating a dish where all the flavors and textures work in harmony takes imagination to pull together. But when it works, it really works. I try to incorporate global flavors into most of my dishes to experience food from a different perspective. However, …
Israeli Shakshouka
Hands down, breakfast is my absolute favorite meal of the day. To me, there is nothing better than starting the day with a delicious protein-packed smoothie, a jar of dairy-free overnight oats, or my one of my favorites, an authentic Turkish breakfast. There are so many delicious options to choose from nowadays without resorting to that familiar bowl of Cheerios …
Red Pepper Paste Recipe
One of my favorite things about learning to make food from around the world are the bonus lessons that accompany good, wholesome, authentic dishes. Part of the magic that happens when you create a recipe from scratch is the specific flavors that come through during the cooking process. I have found that keeping a dish as authentic as possible, including …
Sweet & Spicy Steamed Caulflower
Print Recipe Sweet & Spicy Steamed Caulflower Yum Tender Steamed Cauliflower tossed in coconut amino’s and red pepper flakes make this dish lightly sweet, slightly spicy and a perfect dish for an appetizer or meal. Course Sides Cuisine American, Asian Keyword dairy-free, gluten-free Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 9 minutes Passive Time 10 minutes Servings servings Ingredients 3 cups …
BBQ Rub with Coffee & Garlic Rainbow Carrots
Print Recipe BBQ Rub with Coffee and Garlic Rainbow Carrots Yum An unexpected but delightful collection of earthy flavors make this side dish a perfect compliment to your favorite meat recipe. The flavor profile is made up of spicy, smoky, salty, and sweet flavors with and essence of coffee, garlic, and paprika. Course Appetizer / Snack, Sides Cuisine American Servings …