Category Archive: Entree

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… Read More

Spaghetti & Eggplant Balls - meatless meatballs

This recipe is my attempt towards making a classic meat recipe into a vegetarian recipe. Good news is - it turned really nice and is not just vegetarian but vegan friendly as well!… Read More

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.… Read More

Vegan Roasted Pumpkin Pasta

Its amazing how there is Halloween related stuff everywhere on the web - Pinterest is already full of recipes, decorations and costume ideas etc. It definitely excited me to come up with something that was… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

Za’atar Bread & Labneh

Za’atar Manakish or Zaatar Bread is a simple Arabic recipe - which is basically a kind of flat bread baked with Zaatar and olive oil spread over it. When I lived in Kuwait,… Read More

Mini Burgers with Spicy Potato Patties

I have been meaning to make this dish, well technically for a very very long time. The entire time I was living in the States I always felt that there was such a… Read More

Eggplant Rolls

I am a big fan of eggplant - specially when its paired with Mediterranean flavors or used in a stir fry. Its tendency to turn into a butter like flavor and texture is what I… Read More

Buttermilk, Cornmeal Pancakes with Corn Salsa

Past week was extremely demanding (emotionally & physically) and as we approach the weekend - this light and colorful recipe comes as a much welcomed relief . I just love how sunny this dish looks. It is… Read More