Recipes Archive

Iman
July 28, 2017

Beet and Feta Cheese Salad

I lived 23 years without ever trying beets, not that I can remember at least, until a few years ago. My mother-in-law makes them every now and then, especially when

Iman
July 22, 2017

Skinny Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Zucchini in baked goods might sound like crazy talk, but these skinny chocolate zucchini muffins taste like all chocolate and no zucchini! They are loaded with dark chocolate chunks, vanilla

Iman
July 17, 2017

Foul (Ful)

Foul (ful) medames is a hearty Lebanese breakfast made from cooked fava beans, lemon juice, crushed garlic and cumin served with fresh vegetables and eaten with pita bread. Most often, it

Iman
July 14, 2017

Moghrabieh is a traditional Lebanese dish of wheat semolina dough pearls, chick peas, onions, and chicken (or beef) in a spiced broth. Moghrabieh PearlsMoghrabieh literally translates to "from Morocco." Moghrabieh is

Iman
July 10, 2017

Basil Pesto

STEP 1 Begin by separating the basil leaves from the stems. Give them a wash and set aside to dry. STEP 2 Grate 1/3 cup of fresh parmesan cheese. STEP

Iman
July 10, 2017

Summer Tortellini Pasta Salad

Pasta salads are the perfect summer dish, and this tortellini pasta salad with a pesto vinaigrette is no exception. I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July! I

Iman
July 3, 2017

Baked Spicy Potatoes

Batata harra which translates to “Spicy Potatoes” is a very popular Lebanese “mezze” (appetizer.) Golden potatoes are tossed with chopped cilantro and crushed garlic with freshly squeezed lemon juice as

Iman
June 30, 2017

Zucchini Fritters

When I think of zucchini, I think of the most popular Lebanese Zucchini recipe – Koosa. Other than that, there are very few zucchini recipes I can think of that

Iman
June 26, 2017

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Ricotta cheese and fresh lemon juice may sound like an odd combination but, pair them together, and you won’t believe the results! Pancakes are such a classic breakfast item, and

Iman
June 23, 2017

Creamy Mushroom Soup

There is nothing more I love than a warm and comforting bowl of creamy soup. It is the perfect starter to a big meal, as well as a wonderful light