Category Archive: Appetizer

Pulp Addiction

I recently saw a documentary on juicing - an overweight person sick and tired of his health issues decided to go on a 60 day juice fast. For 60 days he only drank juice… Continue reading

Onion Bhaji & Cilantro Chutney

Yosef from This American Bite contacted me recently to write a guest post for his blog - and I totally jumped at this opportunity. I asked him if he had any preference or… Continue reading

Crumpets (savory)

I spent some good quality time with my parents last week, they visited us from Kuwait and it was so wonderful! My family has this trend, almost like a ritual of drinking a… Continue reading

Potato Empanada with Cilantro & Scallion Pesto

I made these empanadas with potato stuffing and shaped them in a non-traditional doughnut shape. I baked them and served them with a beautiful green cilantro and scallion pesto. Empanada is a pastry stuffed with meat… Continue reading

Corn Chimichangas

For the longest time (when I lived in the States) I didn’t like Mexican food (silly me!) In my college days I was probably the only who would not get excited about going to Chipotle.… Continue reading

Veggie Bread

This is going to be a quick post about this interesting bread recipe. Interesting because it lets you get creative - you can add your own choice of vegetables, nuts and other flavors to… Continue reading

Potato Skewers with Spicy Yogurt Sauce

I wanted to do something with potatoes before the barbecue season ends! You can of course make it throughout the year in your oven (the way I did, because I don’t own a grill) but the recipe… Continue reading

Fatayer & Jibnah

Another Middle Eastern recipe that’s a favorite of my nephews & sister. We were all exposed to the middle eastern food about 20 years ago when my dad had moved there for work… Continue reading

Panzanella Salad

Today’s post is about an easy salad recipe - Panzanella. It is one of those few salads that are without any kind of lettuce or any other greens or spring mix. Just crunchy… Continue reading

Tomato, Tapenade Flatbread

An unexpected parcel came from France - a bottle of tapenade, two ceramic bowls, a few postcards an a sweet message from a friend! My friend Lucile sent me a parcel of goodies… Continue reading