There’s a certain kind of magic that happens in the kitchen, especially when a wave of inspiration takes over. You look at your muffin tin, not just as a baking tool, but as a vessel of creativity, ready to transform ordinary ingredients into extraordinary meals. Ever found yourself marveling at the sheer versatility of this … Read more
These savory stuffed peppers are deliciously gluten free and dairy free. Middle Eastern style stuffed bell peppers are filled with ground beef (or lamb), rice and Lebanese spices and cooked in tomato sauce for the best stuffed peppers you have ever had.
Lebanese meat pies (sfeeha or fatayer) are a traditional dish fit for the family. It is savory bread dough filled with a ground beef mixture with Mediterranean spices and lemon then baked to perfection. What is a sfeeha? Lebanese Meat Pies (aka Fatayer, or sfiha) Lebanese meat pies, or sfeeha, are savory bread dough rolls … Read more
Our kids love any kind of dinner that they can eat with their hands. I’m sure this is a pretty common thing with lots of other kids too. And although I keep waiting for them to grow out of this habit, I don’t see it happening anytime soon. I guess that’s because I kind of … Read more
We are counting down the days of summer and I can’t believe we’re already at less than 3 weeks before the kids head back to school. Feelings are torn around our house – some of us are super excited and others, not so much. Personally, I fall into that not so much category. I love … Read more
Ok, I realize I’m pushing it a bit here. The calendar says March 30th. It says SPRING. But we’ve yet to really feel that around here. So I hope you all don’t mind me sneaking in just one more cold-weather dish. Believe me, I am more than ready to switch seasons in my kitchen!
Two of the favorite recipes in my go-to arsenal are my biscuit recipe and my basic sloppy joe recipe. Both of those recipes are extremely versatile and fun to play around with. So combining them is a pretty easy choice. Add to that the fact that homemade pizza is a family favorite and I’m sure … Read more
I had a bit of a frustrating day in the kitchen today. I worked on a recipe that I’ve been dreaming of making for a few years now. It’s a recipe for homemade crullers (aka Crushiki in Polish) that I always loved as a kid when my grandma would bring me a package. I haven’t … Read more
By now I’ve made my love for soup quite clear. Stew falls into that soup category for sure. Whenever a meal involves a ladle and bowls, I am most definitely a happy camper! I first attempted to make Swiss Steak just over a year ago. It was an attempt to re-create a dish made by … Read more
Do you ever get an idea for a recipe in your head that turns out completely differently than how you first imagined? Happens to me all the time! Usually it’s because once I think of a recipe I over-think it to death and by the time I finally make it it’s changed in so many … Read more